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Mammogram utilization among farm women.

W P Carr1, G Maldonado, P R Leonard

  • 1School of Public Health, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis 55455, USA.

The Journal of Rural Health : Official Journal of the American Rural Health Association and the National Rural Health Care Association
|January 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Physician recommendation significantly boosts mammogram use in rural farm women. Educating patients on screening guidelines and family history also impacts utilization, highlighting the importance of doctor-patient communication for preventive care.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Preventive health care utilization is lower in rural populations compared to urban settings.
  • Barriers characteristic of rural environments may contribute to reduced access to care.
  • Mammogram screening is a critical component of breast cancer prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify factors associated with mammogram utilization among farm women.
  • To examine the relationship between demographic and health-related factors and mammogram use.
  • To understand determinants of screening mammography in a rural female population.

Main Methods:

  • A telephone survey was conducted with randomly selected farm women aged 40 and older from six southern Minnesota counties.

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  • Data collected included mammogram utilization history and related factors.
  • Statistical analysis was performed to identify significant associations.

    • Main Results:

    • 78% of respondents reported ever having a mammogram; 49% reported a mammogram within the past year.
    • Physician recommendation and family history of breast cancer were associated with ever having a mammogram.
    • Correct knowledge of screening guidelines correlated with recent mammogram use (past 12 months).

    Conclusions:

    • Physician recommendation is the most influential factor for mammogram utilization among farm women.
    • Patient education by physicians is crucial for improving mammogram uptake.
    • Targeted interventions focusing on physician recommendation can enhance preventive cancer screening in rural areas.