2003 Australian Breast Health Survey Results
Author Information
Author(s): Elmer V. Villanueva, Sandra Jones, Caroline Nehill, Simone Favelle, David Steel, Donald Iverson, Helen Zorbas
Primary Institution: National Breast Cancer Centre
Hypothesis
What is the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of Australian women regarding breast cancer and mammographic screening?
Conclusion
The survey shows significant improvements in women's knowledge and behaviors related to mammographic screening over the past seven years.
Supporting Evidence
- 61.1% of respondents reported ever having had a mammogram.
- 85.9% of women had heard of the BreastScreen Australia program.
- 94.5% believed that BSA attendance was available regardless of symptoms.
- There was a 6.1% increase in women who had a mammogram compared to the 1996 survey.
Takeaway
The study found that more women know about mammograms and the BreastScreen program now than they did seven years ago.
Methodology
The survey used computer-assisted telephone interviewing with a stratified sample of English-speaking Australian women aged 30-69.
Potential Biases
Potential bias from respondents who may have more knowledge or experience than those who refused to participate.
Limitations
The study may be biased due to self-reported data and the exclusion of non-English speakers or those without listed telephones.
Participant Demographics
The mean age of respondents was 47.6 years, with a majority being married and about 90% having children.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.005
Confidence Interval
99% CI 58.3, 63.9
Statistical Significance
p<0.01
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