Mobile Mammography Outreach in Texas Communities with unmet health needs: Appointment Outcomes and Operational Insights (2022-2024)

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. County-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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International Journal of Maternal and Child Health and AIDS
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2025-11-10
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https://doi.org/10.25259/ijma_36_2025
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Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
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Mobile Mammography Outreach in Texas Communities with unmet health needs: Appointment Outcomes and Operational Insights (2022-2024)

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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. County-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.

International Journal of Maternal and Child Health and AIDSVol. 14
Methodist Hospital (US), Methodist Hospital (US), Texas Southern University (US), The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 54%
Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
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