Abstract A006: Barriers to breast cancer screening among adult female immigrants in Indianapolis: Insights from the Indy Muslim MENA and SSA Immigrant survey

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Willingness to take a mammogram test is high among participants, but actual uptake is below the national average.
Among 251 surveyed women, 82.4% expressed willingness for mammogram screening if access were improved.
Increased willingness is linked to younger age, family history of breast cancer, and higher education levels.
Culturally specific strategies may be needed to improve mammography rates in the targeted immigrant population.

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Survey reveals low mammogram uptake despite high willingness in MENA and SSA immigrant women, suggesting targeted outreach is essential.

Onigbogi et al. (2025) studied this question.

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