Women's preferences for testing to predict breast cancer risk - a discrete choice experiment.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Risk-based breast cancer screening offers a more targeted and potentially cost-effective approach in cancer detection compared to age-based screening. This study aims to understand women's preferences and willingness for undergoing risk assessment tests.

Methods

A discrete choice experiment (DCE) was conducted. Six attributes were selected to construct the DCE questionnaire: one-time cost of the test, methods for reducing late-stage breast cancer, annual breast cancer screening expenses, insurance coverage for early-stage breast cancer, family risk correlation, and risk communication methods. Women aged between 21 and 59 were recruited from Singapore. Latent class analysis was performed.

Results

Three hundred twenty-eight women were included in the analysis

SUBMITTER: Wang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11753052 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature