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Do Behavioral Characteristics Influence the Breast Cancer Diagnosis Delay? Evidence From French Retrospective Data
Christine Le Clainche1, Antoine Marsaudon2, Lise Rochaix3
1CNRS, IESEG School of Management, UMR 9221 - LEM - Lille Economie Management, Lille University, Lille, France.
Summary
Neuroticism, a personality trait, is linked to longer breast cancer diagnosis delays in women. Public health policies should consider mental health support for early cancer detection.
Area of Science:
- Behavioral Science
- Oncology
- Public Health
Background:
- Delayed diagnosis of breast cancer (BC) impacts patient outcomes.
- Behavioral factors influencing these delays require further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze behavioral determinants of breast cancer diagnosis delays in France.
- To investigate the influence of time discounting, risk tolerance, and personality traits on BC diagnosis delay.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of data from 402 women diagnosed with BC.
- Measurement of BC diagnosis delay, time discounting, risk tolerance, and personality traits (Big Five).
- Statistical analysis using ordinary least square and probit models.
Main Results:
- Risk tolerance and time discounting were not significantly associated with BC diagnosis delay.
- A longer diagnosis delay was observed in women with neuroticism personality traits.
Conclusions:
- Findings highlight the correlation between neuroticism and delayed breast cancer diagnosis.
- Public health policies should consider mental health vulnerabilities in cancer screening strategies.
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