Risk Factors for Late Screening Mammography
Risk Factors for Late Screening Mammography
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DOI:
10.1067/j.cpradiol.2017.10.014
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发表时间:
2019-01-01
影响因子:
1.4
通讯作者:
Gridley, Daniel G.
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作者:
Davis, John;Liang, Juliana;Gridley, Daniel G.
Background: Breast cancer has the highest incidence of cancers in women in the United States. Previous research has shown that screening mammography contributes to reduced breast cancer mortality. This study aimed to clarify why late screening might occur in an at-risk population.Materials and Methods: This study was a prospective cross-sectional study including 758 patients presenting to our radiology department for routine screening mammography who completed a 30-question survey regarding personal characteristics and mammography history. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression were performed to determine whether survey responses correlated with late screening.Results: Of the 758 patients, 184 (24%) were noncompliant with screening mammography guidelines. Risk factors for late screening included younger age (P = 0.001), white race ethnicity (P = 0.03), self-reported lack of financial means or health insurance (P = 0.005), lack of satisfaction with a previous mammogram experience (P = 0.001), inadequate mammography education by a physician (P = 0.001), and lack of awareness/comprehension of screening mammography guidelines (P = 0.002).Conclusion: Many factors contribute to late screening mammography. Although some are outside physician control, others can be influenced: patient education regarding screening mammography guidelines, and patient satisfaction with the mammography experience. This study highlights the importance of communication with and education of patients. (C) 2017 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.