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  • Oncology
  • Public Health
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Breast cancer (BRCA) is a leading cancer diagnosis in US women.
  • Screening mammography is vital for early BRCA detection and improved outcomes.
  • Identifying barriers to mammography is essential for enhancing screening adherence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a literature review to identify common barriers to screening mammography adherence.
  • To inform research, policy, and practice aimed at increasing mammography screening rates.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic literature review was performed.
  • Studies published between 2000 and 2012 were searched in PsycINFO and PubMed databases.
  • Barriers associated with reduced mammography adherence were examined.

Main Results:

  • Three primary categories of barriers were identified based on social ecology.
  • Barriers were grouped into healthcare system-level, social-level, and individual-level factors.
  • These interconnected barriers influence screening behavior.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding mammography adherence requires a contextual approach.
  • Interventions to increase screening should address multiple levels of barriers simultaneously.
  • Future research and policy should consider the socio-ecological model for effective BRCA screening strategies.