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Angela Sy1, Merle Kataoka-Yahiro2, James Davis3
1Department of Tropical Medicine, Medical Microbiology and Pharmacology, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI, USA.
Background:
Mammography use and its predictors among older women require further study.
Objectives:
Mammography use and its relationship to demographic characteristics, health care access, and breast cancer risk factors in women ages 60 to 85 in the United States were examined.
Design:
US Health and Retirement Study 2014 dataset was examined.
Methods:
A descriptive study using secondary data was analyzed for use of mammography screening and its predictors in women ages 60 to 85 in United States.
Results:
In total, 5177 (73.4%) of respondents reported mammography use. Mammography use was higher among older women who were married, nonsmokers, alcohol drinkers, engaged in vigorous exercise, and had dental visits.
Conclusion:
Women ages 60+ in the US HRS dataset revealed continued mammography screening into later years (73.4%), and mammography use was higher among older women who had healthy lifestyles and habits. Insights for health care providers and systems are to recommend mammography use for women age 60 to 85 years are provided. This US study can be used to inform future research and policy regarding breast cancer screening among older women.
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