We conducted multivariable logistic regressions to assess the influence of network-level variables on both mammogram and pap smears, adjusting for potential individual-level confounders. Each network had an average age of 47.9 years, and an average size of 3.05 women, with the majority of members ...
which remains our best strategy against the disease. Through the lens of those who have experienced the mammography process, from the initial screening to the anxiety of waiting for mammogram results and the relief or resolve that follows, we aim to present a comprehensive view that balances the...
Publication: Austin American-Statesman May 02, 2019 Following updated breast cancer screening guidelines from the American College of Physicians and varying recommendations from other medical organizations, Dr. Julie Sprunt of Texas Breast Specialists–Austin shared guidance on wh...
but there has been limited focus on how family network beliefs and behaviors influence individual's likelihood to complete screening. This research aims to fill this gap by evaluating the role of family network composition and screening behaviors on women's likelihood to adhere to mammogram and pap...
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The denominator was the time during which the guidelines recommended that each participant should have been covered by a mammogram (every 24months), excluding times when breast mass, abnormal mammogram, galactorrhea, or other breast disorders were under evaluation. The numerator was the time during...
Patient understanding of the revised USPSTF screening mammogram guidelines: need for development of patient decision aids. BMC Womens Health. 2012;12(1):36. Article PubMed PubMed Central Google Scholar Duffy S, et al. Evaluation of mammographic surveillance services in women aged 40–49 years ...
Abstract Importance Guidelines recommend that women 75 years and older be informed of the benefits and harms of mammography before screening. Objective To test the effects of receipt of a paper-based mammography screening decision aid (DA) for women 75 years and older on their screening decisions....
Screening tests help find diseases early, before you have any symptoms. This is when diseases are easier to treat. You can get many of these tests in your doctor's office. Other tests need special equipment. Here are screening tests you need from ages 40 to 65. The guidelines below come...
"It's designed for women, because only 1 percent of all breast cancers occur in men," she said. "They have to address what is common and It's not common for men. They could use the same equipment, but there are no screening guidelines for men." ...