An analysis of the sociodemographic factors contributing to patient nonadherence to recommendations for screening mammograms.

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e13077-e13077
Author(s):  
Ahmer Mohammad Ansari ◽  
Irene Mohammad Pericot-Valverde ◽  
Krupa Mohammad Merchant
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
Early Recognition ◽  
Smoking Status ◽  
The United States ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Cancer Surveillance ◽  
Screening Mammogram ◽  
The Us

e13077 Background: There were 2 million newly diagnosed cases of breast cancer in the United States during 2018 with 40,920 associated deaths1. The number of deaths has been decreasing over time due to effective breast cancer screening by mammogram. Routine mammograms lead to early recognition and treatment of breast cancer leading to an overall improvement in breast cancer outcomes. However, not all patients are adherent to screening mammogram schedules. The main aim of this study is to explore the current prevalence of breast cancer screening among women in the US. A secondary aim is to determine whether cancer screening is associated with identifiable sociodemographic determinants and cigarette smoking. Methods: Data were drawn from the Health Information National Trends Survey- (HINTS), a cross-sectional, nationally representative survey (N = 3,527) conducted in 2018. Responses from women aged 18-74 were used in this study. Descriptive analyses and chi-squared tests were conducted to estimate the prevalence of breast cancer screening by mammogram, as well as its association with certain sociodemographic characteristics and smoking status. Results: The survey sample included 1,722 women. The majority of the respondents were aged 45 years or older. A total of 5% of women had previously been diagnosed with breast cancer, most of them being between 65 and 74 years old. Overall, 22.1% of respondents reported that they had never had a mammogram. Breast cancer screening was significantly lower among young women aged 18 to 34 (76.0%), Hispanic (28.2%) and Asian (39.7%), and current smokers (24.6%). Conclusions: This study shows that there is a significant percentage of women in the US that do not adhere to screening recommendations for breast cancer. This study provides new and continuing evidence, regarding the profiles of women with poor adherence to these screening mammogram schedules. Overall, the findings from this study emphasize the importance of addressing racial and sociodemographic factors in an effort to improve screening mammogram adherence. References: 1. Cancer stat facts: Female breast cancer. Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Web site. https://seer.cancer.gov/statfacts/html/breast.html . Updated 2019. Accessed 02/10, 2019.

scholarly journals Women's considerations and experiences for breast cancer screening and surveillance during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States: A focus group study

2021 ◽  
Vol 151 ◽  
pp. 106542
Author(s):  
Karen E. Schifferdecker ◽  
Danielle Vaclavik ◽  
Karen J. Wernli ◽  
Diana S.M. Buist ◽  
Karla Kerlikowske ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
United States ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
The United States ◽  
Focus Group Study ◽  
Screening And Surveillance

Understanding Regional Variation in the Cost of Breast Cancer Screening Among Privately Insured Women in the United States

Medical Care ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol Publish Ahead of Print ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalia Kunst ◽  
Jessica B. Long ◽  
Xiao Xu ◽  
Susan H. Busch ◽  
Kelly A. Kyanko ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
United States ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
Regional Variation ◽  
The United States ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Privately Insured

Breast Cancer Screening Practices among Low-Income Vietnamese Women

2002 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 41-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jenny K. Yi ◽  
Cielito C. Reyes-Gibby
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
United States ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
Asian American ◽  
Low Income ◽  
The United States ◽  
Asian American Women ◽  
American Women ◽  
Vietnamese Women

Cancer is the leading cause of death among Asian-American women in the United States and breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Asian-American women. Early detection through breast cancer screening has been found to improve the rate of survival for breast cancer. This study examined factors associated with breast cancer screening among 345 Vietnamese women ≥40 years old residing in a low-income Houston area. Data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire assessing socio-demographic characteristics, access to care factors, acculturation, and perceived susceptibility and severity of risks. Results showed 38 percent, 49 percent, and 33 percent of the respondents reporting having had a breast self-exam, a clinical breast exam, and a mammogram, respectively. Predictors of breast cancer screening include education, employment, ability to speak English, having lived in the United States for more than five years, and having a regular place of care. Implications of this study include the need for a culturally-relevant educational program for this understudied population.

scholarly journals Breast cancer screening in England and the United States: a comparison of provision and utilisation

2015 ◽  
Vol 60 (8) ◽  
pp. 881-890 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph Williams ◽  
Linda Garvican ◽  
Anna N. A. Tosteson ◽  
David C. Goodman ◽  
Tracy Onega
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
United States ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
The United States

Factors and trends in cancer screening in the United States from 2004 to 2010.

2012 ◽  
Vol 30 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1565-1565
Author(s):  
Thanyanan Reungwetwattana ◽  
Julian R. Molina ◽  
Jeanette Y. Ziegenfuss
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
Cervical Cancer Screening ◽  
Prostate Cancer Screening ◽  
Cancer Screenings ◽  
The Us ◽  
Race Ethnicity

1565 Background: Understanding the prevalence of cancer screening in the US and the factors associated with its accessibility is important for public health promotion. Methods: The 2004 and 2010 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Systems were used to ascertain cancer screening rates among populations indicated for each test by age, gender, and the American Cancer Society recommendation for cancer screenings [fecal occult blood test (FOBT) or endoscopy for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, digital rectal examination (DRE) or prostate specific antigen (PSA) for prostate cancer screening, clinical breast examination (CBE) or mammogram for breast cancer screening, and Papanicolaou (Pap) test for cervical cancer screening]. Results: Over this period, CRC and breast cancer screening rates significantly increased (15.9%, 13.9%) while prostate and cervical cancer screening rates significantly decreased (1.2%, 5.2%). Race/ethnicity might be an influence in CRC and cervical cancer screening accessibility. Prostate cancer screening accessibility might be influenced by education and income. The older-aged populations (70-79, >79) had high prevalence of CRC, prostate and breast cancer screenings even though there is insufficient evidence for the benefits and harms of screenings in the older-aged group. Conclusions: The disparities in age, race/ethnicity, health insurance, education, employment, and income for the accession to cancer screening of the US population have decreased since 2004. The trajectory of increasing rates of CRC and breast cancer screenings should be maintained. To reverse the trend, the causes of the decreased rate of cervical cancer screening and the high rates of screenings in older-aged populations should, however, be further explored. [Table: see text]

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