Mammography use among women as a function of age and patient involvement in decision-making

Article Abstract:

Mammography use among women has been studied relative to age and patient involvement in decision-making with the finding that older women are substantially less likely than younger ones to have active involvement in the mammography decision-making process. Greater use of screening mammography by older women will require more promotion by physicians, and other interventions may be needed.

Psychological aspects, Decision-making, Decision making, Physiological aspects, Physician and patient, Physician-patient relations, Demographic aspects, Health education

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Breast cancer screening in older women

Article Abstract:

Physicians should consider recommending annual or at least biennial mammography for women under age 76 and after that biennially or at least every 3 years with no upper age limit for women with an estimated life expectancy of at least 4 years. Breast self-examination instruction during clinical breast examination (CBE) is recommended for those with adequate manual dexterity or a willing partner to carry it out once a month.

Social aspects, Medical examination, Medical care, Practice, Physicians, Medical professions, Social policy, Breast examination, American Geriatrics Society

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Comparison of mammography use by older black and white women

Article Abstract:

A study has found that m any barriers to mammography use between older black and white women were different or did not have similar effects , though race, itself, was not associated with mammography use in the two groups. Data analysis and comparative study were carried out using nationally representative multistage sampling survey data .

Science & research, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Geriatrics, African American women

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