Development and evaluation of a general information leaflet for women with a family history of breast cancer.
BACKGROUND
The increasing number of women consulting primary care about a family history of breast cancer need basic information for use in a primary care setting.


METHODS
A research-based leaflet was developed by assessing women's information needs and synthesizing the current best evidence addressing these needs. The leaflet was then evaluated with the intended audience.


RESULTS
Over 90% of respondents (RR 76%, n = 114/190) felt the leaflet covered what they wanted to know in an understandable and caring way.


CONCLUSIONS
This leaflet, which is informed by patients and evidence-based, meets the needs of women who have family histories of breast cancer.
Andermann
Anne A J
AA
Division of Public Health and Primary Health Care, Institute of Health Sciences, University of Oxford, Headington, UK. Colleen.Bukach@dphpc.ox.ac.uk
Austoker
Joan
J
Watson
Eila K
EK
Lucassen
Anneke M
AM
Mackay
James
J
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics*; D005260:Female; D005817:Genetic Counseling / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D020380:Needs Assessment; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D010865:Pilot Projects; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation; D018570:Risk Assessment; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013664:Teaching Materials; D006113:United Kingdom