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Beliefs and mammography screening

S R Cole1, C A Bryant, R J McDermott

  • 1Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of South Florida College of Public Health, Tampa 33613, USA. scole@jaeb.com

American Journal of Preventive Medicine
|January 7, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Belief in early detection efficacy and perceived risk significantly impact mammography screening. Understanding these beliefs can improve breast cancer screening compliance, especially for older and minority women.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Behavioral Epidemiology
  • Preventive Medicine

Background:

  • Breast cancer remains a leading preventable cancer for US women.
  • Special populations, including older and minority women, face high incidence and mortality rates despite improved mammography techniques.
  • Beliefs, attitudes, and knowledge are key factors in health screening behavior, yet the specific impact of beliefs on mammography screening is understudied.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between individual beliefs and mammography screening practices.
  • To identify specific beliefs that influence women's decisions to undergo mammography screening.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study analyzed data from 407 women.
  • Logistic regression modeling was employed to examine the association between four distinct beliefs and mammography screening.

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Main Results:

  • Belief in the efficacy of early detection was significantly associated with increased mammography screening (OR = 2.98).
  • Perceived risk was also significantly associated with screening practices (OR = 0.49).
  • Beliefs that mammography is dangerous or painful did not show a significant association with screening behavior.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding the interplay between beliefs and screening practices is crucial for comprehending screening behaviors.
  • This knowledge can inform the development of targeted strategies to enhance mammography compliance rates among women.