Use of Chest X-rays for Screening in Greece
Author Information
Author(s): Kamposioras Konstantinos, Casazza Giovanni, Mauri Davide, Lakiotis Velisarios, Cortinovis Ivan, Xilomenos Apostolos, Peponi Christina, Golfinopoulos Vassilis, Milousis Athanasios, Kakaridis Dimitrios, Zacharias Georgios, Karathanasi Ioanna, Ferentinos Georgios, Proiskos Anastasios
Primary Institution: Panhellenic Association for Continual Medical Research (PACMeR)
Hypothesis
What is the prevalence of chest radiography use for screening among healthy adults in Greece?
Conclusion
Chest radiography for screening purposes is commonly practiced among Greek adults despite its questionable value.
Supporting Evidence
- 20% of surveyed individuals underwent chest radiography for screening at least once in the past three years.
- 24% of those who screened did so at least once a year.
- 48% of individuals screened did so at least once every three years.
- Screening was more common among males and pensioners.
Takeaway
Many people in Greece still get chest X-rays to check for problems even though doctors say it's not a good idea. This can cause worry and extra tests that aren't needed.
Methodology
A cross-sectional survey was conducted with 5499 healthy adults from 26 Greek provinces to assess chest radiography screening practices.
Potential Biases
The convenience sampling method may introduce selection bias.
Limitations
The study's cross-sectional design limits internal validity and may not represent the entire population.
Participant Demographics
The sample included 2948 females and 2551 males, aged 21 to 97 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Confidence Interval
95% CI 1.093–1.593
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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