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Experiences and perceptions about undergoing mammographic screening: a qualitative study involving women from a
Maria Norfjord Van Zyl1, Sharareh Akhavan1,2, Per Tillgren1
1a Division of Public Health Sciences, School of Health, Care and Social Welfare , Mälardalen University , Västerås , Sweden.
Purpose:
An organized population-based mammographic screening programme aims for an early detection of potential breast abnormalities so that treatment can commence. Continuous participation and a high attendance rate are vital for an effective programme. It is important to understand the underlying reasons for participation in mammographic screening, should there be factors that are amendable within reason and could be adjusted. Therefore, the invited women are valuable sources of information. This study aimed at describing the experiences and perceptions about mammographic screening of women from three municipalities in a Swedish county.
Method:
Six semi-structured focus-group discussions, each with four to five participants, were held. Content analysis was then conducted.
Results:
The screening procedure, such as staff professionalism, was covered. Other people's opinions and the woman's own understanding affected the women's decisions on whether or not to undergo the procedure. Structural conditions, such as travel time and financial issues, were sources of concern. However, the offer to perform mammographic screening was perceived with gratitude.
Conclusions:
Structural conditions, risk and time perceptions, the screening procedure, attitudes towards undergoing it and appreciation of its benefit may influence the women's continuous willingness to be screened, which in turn may affect public and individual health.
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