Objectives. This study assessed whether the Learn, Share & Live breast canc
er education program resulted in favorable, replicable, and sustainable out
comes.
Methods. The program was implemented at index (year 1) and replication (yea
r 2) sites. Baseline interviews (year 1; n = 240) and 2 follow-up telephone
interviews (years 2 and 3; n = 337 and 323) were used to assess postinterv
ention changes.
Results. From baseline to year 2, mammography adherence and stage of adopti
on improved at the index site relative to the replication site. Knowledge s
cores and percentages of respondents reporting that a friend had spoken wit
h them about mammography improved significantly. Improvements were sustaine
d through year 3 (2 year postintervention). In year 3, replication particip
ants showed improvements in regard to knowledge and perceived mammography b
enefits, and there was a trend toward increased adherence. Site differences
in postintervention from respective choices of follow-up activities.
Conclusions. The study outcomes affirm the impact of Learn, Share & Live, i
ndicating a replicated and sustained program effect. Future studies should
continue longer follow-up and explore the importance of providing mammograp
hy opportunities along with education.