Public Perceptions of Breast Implant Complications and the FDA Boxed Warning on Implants.

ABSTRACT: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a boxed warning on breast implants in October 2021, requiring communication of certain risks to patients. This study assessed how this boxed warning may impact public perceptions of breast implants.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was administered to adult women in the United States in December 2021 using Amazon Mechanical Turk to assess perceptions of breast implant risks communicated in the FDA-issued guidance. Sociodemographic predictors of responses were identified using multivariable models.

Results

There were 494 complete responses. Respondents had a mean age of 36.9 years, and 80% had an associate's degree or higher. At baseline, most would consider receiving implants for reconstructive or cosmetic purposes (65%). Some

SUBMITTER: Hyland CJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9646585 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature