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Factors associated with attendance and attendance patterns in a population-based mammographic screening program
Marthe Larsen1, Nataliia Moshina1, Silje Sagstad1
1Section for Breast Cancer Screening, Cancer Registry of Norway, Oslo, Norway.
Journal of Medical Screening
|May 31, 2021
Summary
BreastScreen Norway shows high attendance rates, particularly for older women and those receiving digital invitations. Targeted efforts can further improve screening participation in specific demographics.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Cancer Screening
Background:
- Breast cancer screening programs are crucial for early detection and improved patient outcomes.
- Understanding attendance patterns is key to optimizing screening program effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate factors influencing attendance and attendance patterns in BreastScreen Norway.
- To identify demographic and logistical factors associated with screening participation.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of invitation and attendance data from 2015-2019 for over 1.2 million invitations.
- Examination of attendance patterns for women with 10 invitations (1996-2019).
- Regression analysis to assess the association of education and lifestyle factors with attendance.
Main Results:
- Overall attendance rate was 76.0%, with higher rates for women over 64 (78.0%) and those receiving digital invitations (82.0%).
- Late afternoon appointments (3-6 p.m.) showed higher attendance (78.1%) compared to later slots (73.7%).
- Half of women invited 10 times attended all screenings; predicted attendances were high across investigated factors.
Conclusions:
- Older age, digital invitations, and late afternoon appointments are associated with higher BreastScreen Norway attendance.
- While overall attendance is high, specific group outreach may enhance participation.
- Minor differences in predicted attendances suggest broad program effectiveness but highlight areas for targeted improvement.
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