Australian Women's Responses to Breast Density Information: A Content Analysis.

ABSTRACT: Breast density (BD) is an independent risk factor for breast cancer and reduces mammographic sensitivity. This study explored women's responses and intentions if notified that they had dense breasts.

Methods

Content analysis was used to assess responses from a written questionnaire undertaken in conjunction with focus groups on BD involving 78 Australian women aged 40-74.

Results

Half the women reported that they would feel a little anxious if notified they had dense breasts, while 29.5% would not feel anxious. The most common theme (29.5%) related to anxiety was the psychosocial impact of the possibility of developing cancer, and women believed that being better informed could help with anxiety (26.9%). When asked what they would do if notified of having dense breasts, the m

SUBMITTER: Pandya T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9861812 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature