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Publication AbstractAuthors: Rahman SM, Dignan MB, Shelton BJ Title: Factors influencing adherence to guidelines for screening mammography among women aged 40 years and older. Journal: Ethn Dis 13(4):477-84 Date: 2003 Fall Abstract: OBJECTIVE: To explore patterns of adherence to guidelines for screening mammography among participants in the Colorado Mammography Project (CMAP) surveillance database. METHODS: An algorithm was developed to assess factors associated with adherence to mammography screening guidelines. RESULTS: Of the 27,778 women ranging from 40-90 years of age included in the analysis, 41.4% were adherent with mammography screening guidelines. According to the model tested in this study, race/ethnicity (Black vs White, OR=0.76, 95% CI=0.64-0.91); educational attainment (high school vs |
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