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Initial and repeat mammography screening: different behaviors/different predictors.

Linda Mayne1, JoAnne Earp

  • 1East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858, USA. maynel@mail.ecu.edu

The Journal of Rural Health : Official Journal of the American Rural Health Association and the National Rural Health Care Association
|February 15, 2003
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Provider recommendations and past screening behavior strongly influence mammography participation. Tailored strategies are crucial for increasing regular breast cancer screening, especially for underserved women.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Mammography is vital for early breast cancer detection, yet screening rates remain suboptimal, particularly among minority, rural, and low-socioeconomic status women.
  • Consistent mammography screening is essential to realize the full benefits of early detection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify key predictors of mammography screening behavior in women over 50.
  • To understand factors influencing both initial and repeat mammography participation.

Main Methods:

  • A logistic regression analysis was performed on data from 830 randomly selected women over age 50 in rural, eastern North Carolina.
  • Participants were categorized into three groups: never screened, screened more than 2 years ago, and screened within the past 2 years.

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Main Results:

  • Provider recommendation significantly impacts mammography behavior; 79% of recent screeners received a referral versus 13% of never-screened women.
  • Past screening behavior is a strong predictor of future participation, with 75% of recent screeners intending to be screened again compared to 14% of never-screened women.
  • Initial and repeat mammography screenings are distinct behaviors influenced by different factors.

Conclusions:

  • Provider recommendations and a history of screening are critical for encouraging mammography.
  • Effective provider counseling must address beliefs, reinforce regular screening, and consider past behavior for both initial and subsequent mammograms.