Title: Knowledge of Density and Screening Ultrasound
Abstract: The Breast JournalVolume 23, Issue 3 p. 323-332 Original Article Knowledge of Density and Screening Ultrasound Nitya S. Moothathu MD, Nitya S. Moothathu MD Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, ConnecticutSearch for more papers by this authorLiane E. Philpotts MD, Liane E. Philpotts MD Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, ConnecticutSearch for more papers by this authorSusan H. Busch PhD, Susan H. Busch PhD Department of Health Policy and Management, Yale School of Public Health, New Haven, ConnecticutSearch for more papers by this authorCary P. Gross MD, Cary P. Gross MD General Internal Medicine and the Cancer Outcomes Public Policy and Effectiveness Research (COPPER) Center, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, ConnecticutSearch for more papers by this authorLawrence H. Staib PhD, Lawrence H. Staib PhD Departments of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, Biomedical Engineering, and Electrical Engineering, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, ConnecticutSearch for more papers by this authorRegina J. Hooley MD, Corresponding Author Regina J. Hooley MD [email protected] Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, ConnecticutAddress correspondence and reprint requests to: Regina J. Hooley, MD, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Yale School of Medicine, 333 Cedar Street, PO Box 208042, New Haven, CT 06520-8042, USA, or e-mail: [email protected] for more papers by this author Nitya S. Moothathu MD, Nitya S. Moothathu MD Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, ConnecticutSearch for more papers by this authorLiane E. Philpotts MD, Liane E. Philpotts MD Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, ConnecticutSearch for more papers by this authorSusan H. Busch PhD, Susan H. Busch PhD Department of Health Policy and Management, Yale School of Public Health, New Haven, ConnecticutSearch for more papers by this authorCary P. Gross MD, Cary P. Gross MD General Internal Medicine and the Cancer Outcomes Public Policy and Effectiveness Research (COPPER) Center, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, ConnecticutSearch for more papers by this authorLawrence H. Staib PhD, Lawrence H. Staib PhD Departments of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, Biomedical Engineering, and Electrical Engineering, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, ConnecticutSearch for more papers by this authorRegina J. Hooley MD, Corresponding Author Regina J. Hooley MD [email protected] Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, ConnecticutAddress correspondence and reprint requests to: Regina J. Hooley, MD, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Yale School of Medicine, 333 Cedar Street, PO Box 208042, New Haven, CT 06520-8042, USA, or e-mail: [email protected] for more papers by this author First published: 10 December 2016 https://doi.org/10.1111/tbj.12734Citations: 10Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Abstract To determine breast density awareness and attitudes regarding supplemental breast ultrasound screening since implementation of the nation's first breast density notification law, Connecticut Public Act 09-41. A self-administered survey was distributed at a Connecticut academic breast imaging center between February 2013 and February 2014. Women with prior mammography reports describing heterogeneous or extremely dense breast tissue were invited to participate when presenting for screening mammography, screening ultrasound, or both. Data were collected on breast density awareness, history of prior ultrasounds, attitudes toward ultrasound and breast-cancer risk, and demographics. Data were collected from 950 completed surveys. The majority of surveyed women (92%) were aware of their breast density, and 77% had undergone a prior screening ultrasound. Forty-three percent of participants who were aware of their breast density also expressed increased anxiety about developing breast cancer due to having dense breast tissue. Caucasian race and higher education were significantly associated (p < 0.05) with knowledge of personal breast density (93% and 95%, respectively) and having a prior screening breast ultrasound (79% and 80%, respectively). Patients with less than a college degree (82%) were significantly more likely to rely exclusively on their provider's recommendation regarding obtaining screening ultrasound (p < 0.05). Breast density awareness is strongly associated with higher education, higher income, and Caucasian race. Non-Caucasian patients and those with less than a college education rely more heavily on their physicians’ recommendations regarding screening ultrasound. Among women aware of their increased breast density, nearly half reported associated increased anxiety regarding the possibility of developing breast cancer. Citing Literature Volume23, Issue3May/June 2017Pages 323-332 RelatedInformation