How do women who are informed that they are at increased risk of breast cancer appraise their risk? A systematic review of qualitative research.

ABSTRACT: This review aimed to synthesise qualitative research on how women notified that they are at increased risk of breast cancer view their risk. Five electronic databases were systematically reviewed for qualitative research investigating how women who have received an increased breast cancer risk estimate appraise their risk status. Fourteen records reporting 12 studies were included and critically appraised. Data were thematically synthesised. Four analytical themes were generated. Women appraise their risk of breast cancer through comparison with their risk of other familial diseases. Clinically derived risk estimates were understood in relation to pre-conceived risk appraisals, with incongruences met with surprise. Family history is relied upon strongly, with women exploring similarities a

SUBMITTER: Woof VG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9681857 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature