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Surveys on mammography frequency in Geneva
J M Lutz1, J Reith-Chaton, G Fioretta
1jean-michel.lutz@imsp.unige.ch
Journal of Medical Screening
|September 26, 2000
Summary
Mammography screening coverage in Geneva reached 38% for women aged 50-69 before a formal program. Despite a 23% increase in mammograms, approximately 20,000 women in the target group remain unscreened.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Public Health
- Radiology
Background:
- Mammography is a key tool for early breast cancer detection.
- Assessing screening coverage is crucial for public health program planning.
- Geneva's pre-screening program context provides a baseline for evaluating future interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate mammography utilization in Geneva prior to a structured breast cancer screening program.
- To identify trends in mammography uptake among women, particularly those in the target age group.
- To estimate the coverage rate of mammography screening in the 50-69 age demographic.
Main Methods:
- Two cross-sectional surveys were conducted in Geneva in 1991 and 1995.
- Data collected on women attending for mammography, including referral source and self-request.
- Population data used to estimate screening coverage for the target age group (50-69 years).
Main Results:
- Total mammographies increased by 23% between 1991 and 1995, with routine mammograms rising by 35%.
- A higher proportion of educated women reported regular breast investigations.
- Estimated two-year mammography coverage for women aged 50-69 was 38%.
Conclusions:
- Despite increased mammography use, a significant gap in screening coverage exists in Geneva.
- Approximately 20,000 women aged 50-69 were not screened within a two-year period before the program's introduction.
- Targeted interventions may be needed to improve breast cancer screening rates in the eligible population.