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As part of their outreach efforts, the lay health advisors of NC-BCSP often wear and distribute beaded necklaces like the one shown here.
According to the LHAs, the necklaces are one of the most exciting strategies they use to raise awareness about mammography as the most effective method for early breast cancer detection.
Move your pointer over a bead to learn about its significance.
The beaded necklace was developed to teach women about the efficacy of various breast cancer screening methods. In particular, it illustrates the benefits of routine mammography relative to other less effective screening methods such as breast self exam. Each necklace comes with a card that explains the significance of the different bead sizes.
The concept of a beaded necklace to educate women about breast health was originally developed by Dr. Celette Sugg Skinner in St. Louis, Missouri. Based on Dr. Skinner's work, NC-BCSP then developed a new version of the necklace to promote mammography screening among low-income African American women in North Carolina.
The necklace is now being used all over the county by groups such as health departments, HMOs, and various nonprofit organizations. Follow the links below to learn more about ordering and using this necklace.
To purchase necklaces, contact WRS Group, Ltd.