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Australian Women's Responses to Breast Density Information: A Content Analysis
Tanvi Pandya1, Zixuan Liu1, Hankiz Dolan1
1Sydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
|January 21, 2023
Summary
Women notified of dense breasts may experience anxiety but seek information and supplemental screening. Understanding these responses is crucial for breast cancer screening programs.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Radiology
- Public Health
Background:
- Dense breasts (BD) are a significant risk factor for breast cancer.
- Dense breasts reduce the effectiveness of mammography in detecting cancer.
- Women's understanding and reactions to breast density information are not fully understood.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore women's emotional and behavioral responses to being notified about dense breasts.
- To assess women's intentions regarding further information and screening options.
- To inform health systems about the implications of widespread breast density notification.
Main Methods:
- Content analysis of responses from a written questionnaire.
- Focus groups involving 78 Australian women aged 40-74.
- Assessment of reactions to potential notification of dense breasts.
Main Results:
- Half of the women reported potential anxiety upon notification.
- Psychosocial impact and desire for more information were key themes.
- Most women would consult their doctor and a majority (65.4%) were interested in supplemental screening.
Conclusions:
- Notification of dense breasts can cause anxiety, but also prompts proactive health-seeking behaviors.
- Health systems must consider women's responses and the demand for information and screening.
- Effective communication strategies are needed for breast density notification programs.
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