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Why do some women get regular mammograms?

B K Rimer1, B Trock, P F Engstrom

  • 1Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

American Journal of Preventive Medicine
|March 1, 1991
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Physician support is key for women to get regular mammograms. Health education for both women and doctors can improve breast cancer screening adherence.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Public Health
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Breast cancer affects 1 in 9 American women.
  • Mammography is crucial for early detection and curable breast cancer.
  • Most women do not adhere to regular mammogram screening schedules.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Identify characteristics of women with multiple mammograms.
  • Inform health education programs for better mammographic screening adherence.

Main Methods:

  • 1989 random telephone survey of 910 women aged 50-74.
  • Logistic regression models to analyze mammogram history.
  • Part of a five-year breast screening study evaluation.

Main Results:

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  • Two-thirds of surveyed women had mammograms; most had 1-2.
  • Physician support was the most significant factor for mammogram history.
  • Other factors: willingness to pay $75-$100, annual check-ups, non-smoking, risk awareness.

Conclusions:

  • Dual educational strategies targeting women and physicians are needed.
  • Enhancing physician support can improve routine mammographic screening.
  • Targeted interventions can increase adherence to breast cancer screening guidelines.