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American Journal of Public Health
|October 1, 1992
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Women

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Population studies frequently rely on women's self-reported mammography use.
  • Accurate measurement of screening behaviors is crucial for public health initiatives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the accuracy of self-reported mammography use with objective mammogram counts.
  • To assess the reliability of self-reports for estimating mammography prevalence and trends.

Main Methods:

  • A comparison of self-report surveys and mammogram counts was conducted in a North Carolina county.
  • Data were collected for the years 1987 and 1989.
  • Self-reported mammograms were validated against actual records.

Main Results:

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  • Self-reported mammography use (35% in 1987, 55% in 1989) significantly overestimated actual use (20% in 1987, 36% in 1989).
  • Sixty-six percent of self-reported mammograms were confirmed.
  • Self-reports were more accurate for presence of mammography than for timing.

Conclusions:

  • Self-reported mammography use overestimates prevalence but accurately reflects changes over time.
  • While self-reports have limitations in precise timing, they can be valuable for tracking trends in screening behavior.