The role of anxiety in a mammography screening program.
Fifty-eight women, at least 35 years old, without breast cancer, were approached to examine the role of anxiety in mammography compliance. Forty-seven women for pre- and 43 for pre- and post-mammography completed the analysis. Mean age was 50; 64% were Hispanic, and 83% had no health insurance. Anxiety scores decreased after mammography. Residual anxiety was associated with having more than four films taken or with "non-negative" results. Eighty-five percent intended to return as recommended. Even though 26% of the group reported post-mammography anxiety, most planned to return. Future studies should explore staff influence on compliance across cultures.
Brown Sofair
Jane
J
Dept. of Psychiatry, Atlantic Health, Suite 200, 35 Airport Rd., Morristown, NJ 07960, USA. JBSofair@aol.com
Lehlbach
Martha
M
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001007:Anxiety / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology*; D003863:Depression / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006630:Hispanic or Latino / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008327:Mammography / Q000523:psychology*; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000523:psychology*; D017057:Medically Uninsured / Q000523:psychology; D008875:Middle Aged; D009515:New Jersey; D010349:Patient Compliance / Q000523:psychology*; D013001:Somatoform Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology