Supporting women at average risk to make informed decisions about mammography when there is no "right" answer: a qualitative citizen deliberation study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Women are encouraged to make informed choices about mammography screening that align with their values and preferences, yet information materials developed by screening programs rarely provide complete, balanced information about screening. Through a series of deliberations with Ontario citizens, we elicited perspectives on materials developed by screening programs to support informed decision-making.

Methods

We held 4 deliberative engagement events with citizens to discuss the current evidence about mammography and informed decision-making for the general population (i.e., women not at high risk) in the context of organized screening programs. Participants reviewed and provided feedback on the educational materials currently produced by screening programs in 8 pr

SUBMITTER: Tripp L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6910141 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature