Double Discourse: Qualitative Perspectives on Breast Screening Participation among Obese Women and Their Health Care Providers.

ABSTRACT: Obesity in Australia is rising rapidly, and is a major public health concern. Obesity increases the risk of breast cancer and worsens associated outcomes, yet breast screening participation rates in Australia are suboptimal and can be lower in higher risk, obese women. This study qualitatively explored barriers to breast screening participation in obese women in Australia. In-depth interviews (n = 29), were conducted with obese women (body mass index ≥ 30) and key health providers. A disconnect between providers' and women's perceptions was found. For women, low knowledge around a heightened need to screen existed, they also reported limited desire to prioritize personal health needs, reluctance to screen due to poor body image and prior negative mammographic experiences due to issu

SUBMITTER: McBride KA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6407106 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature