Adherence to Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines Among Age-Eligible US Women: Findings From NHIS 2021.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the proven benefits of early breast cancer detection in reducing mortality, adherence to breast cancer screening guidelines in the United States is suboptimal. In this study, we assessed the prevalence and factors associated with adherence to breast cancer screening guidelines.

Methods

Using nationally representative data from the National Health Interview Survey 2021, we included breast cancer screening-eligible women (aged 50-74). Descriptive statistics and population-weighted multivariable logistic regression were employed to examine breast cancer screening adherence per the United States Preventive Services Task Force guidelines, and its determinants in this population.

Results

Of the 6814 screening-eligible women included in this study, 76.4% a

SUBMITTER: Chandra M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12700718 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature