Mobile Mammography Outreach in Communities with Unmet Health Needs: Assessment of Appointment Outcomes and Operational Insights from Texas, United States
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https://doi.org/10.25259/IJMA_36_2025Keywords:
- Community Outreach,
- Disproportionate Cancer Screening,
- Federally Qualified Health Centers,
- Mobile Mammography,
- No-Show Rates,
- Screening Uptake,
- Communities with unmet health needs
Abstract
Mobile mammography outreach was evaluated across different sites and counties in Texas from March 2022 to November 2024. Among 1,295 scheduled appointments during 56 mobile mammogram events, 64.3% were completed, 25.1% were no-shows, and 10.6% were cancelled. Federally qualified health centers accounted for the highest volume (701 schedules, 418 services provided) and the highest share of missed appointments. Count level patterns mirrored overall rates. No significant monthly trends were observed (p > 0.45). Qualitative feedback highlighted the role of faith-based outreach in trust building. Embedding services in established workflows and implementing reminder systems and transportation support may enhance uptake and reduce disproportionate outcomes.
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Ajewole-Mwema, V. B., Ogboh, N. U., Ramirez, D., Shamonda, O. A., Thompson, K. L., George, S., … Niravath, P. (2025). Mobile Mammography Outreach in Communities with Unmet Health Needs: Assessment of Appointment Outcomes and Operational Insights from Texas, United States. International Journal of Maternal and Child Health and AIDS, 14(Continuous), e024. https://doi.org/10.25259/IJMA_36_2025
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Copyright © 2025 Veronica B. Ajewole-Mwema, Nkechi U. Ogboh, Dolores Ramirez, Olanike A. Shamonda, Kassie L. Thompson, Sneha George, Deepa Dongarwar, Polly Niravath. Published by Global Health and Education Projects, Inc., USA.
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