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BreastCare in Arkansas: Results from the Arkansas BRFSS. Presented By: LaTonya Steward, B.S. Arkansas BRFSS Coordinator. Presentation Outline. What is BRFSS? History and purpose of BRFSS Questionnaire and sample Discuss breast care in Arkansas
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BreastCare in Arkansas: Results from the Arkansas BRFSS Presented By: LaTonya Steward, B.S. Arkansas BRFSS Coordinator
Presentation Outline • What is BRFSS? • History and purpose of BRFSS • Questionnaire and sample • Discuss breast care in Arkansas • Explain cost and proposal for state- added question(s)
What is BRFSS? • Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System • World’s largest ongoing state based telephone survey • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) support • Currently conducted in all 50 states, D.C. and 3 U.S. territories
History of BRFSS… • In the 1980s research showed health behaviors play an important role in unnecessary deaths and diseases. • In 1984 CDC started the state-based BRFSS to collect health information on risk behaviors and preventative health practices that affect health status. • By 1997 all states were participating.
Who Uses BRFSS Data? • State and Local Health Departments • Public Health Program Leaders • Federal Agencies • Students & Researchers • Media • Healthcare Professionals • Insurance Companies
How are BRFSS Data Used? • Assess health needs of the population • Implement, evaluate and improve public health strategies • Identify demographic health disparities • Prepare grant proposals • Publish scientific articles in professional journals
Questionnaire Consist of: • 1) Fixed Core* Rotating Core I & II* Emerging Core* • 2) State sponsored optional modules • 3) State-added questions *Required by CDC
Random Sample People 18 and older are randomly selected
Breast Care in Arkansas • Women 40 years of age and older are included in this presentation • Data available for 1993 – 2006
Breast Care Awarenesssponsored byArkansas BreastCare Program
Breast Care Awareness • No data available for 1993 to 1998 • No nationwide comparison available • State added questions sponsored by Arkansas BreastCare program
Noticed Any Ads For Having AMammogram Test In The Past Month?
Are You Aware That Health Department Offers Free To Low-cost Mammograms?
Do You Think Your Risk Of Getting Breast Cancer Is High/Medium/Low?
If You Wanted To Have A Mammogram, Would You Have To Pay All, Part Or None?
2008 State-Added Questions • Select uncovered topic area • Submit question proposal by August 30th • Cost ~ $900/per question
Arkansas BRFSS Partner LaTonya Steward, B.S. Arkansas BRFSS Coordinator Email: LaTonya.Steward@arkansas.gov Phone: 501-661-2003 Website: http://www.brfss.arkansas.gov