Improving Breast Density Communication: Does the Provision of Complex Health Information Online Work? Brooke Nickel & Nehmat Houssami
Breast density (BD) is one of a number of independent risk factors for breast cancer. Approximately 40%–50% of women in the breast screening population in the United States are estimated to have dense breasts, making it one of the most common risk factors for breast [...]
General practitioners’ (GPs) understanding and views on breast density in Australia: a qualitative interview study – Brooke Nickel et al.
This study aimed to understand general practitioners’ (GPs’) awareness and knowledge of mammographic breast density (BD) and their perspectives around information and potential notification of BD for women. A qualitative study using semistructured telephone interviews which were audiorecorded, transcribed and analysed using framework analysis.
“It’s about our bodies… we have the right to know this stuff”: A qualitative focus group study on Australian women’s perspectives on breast density – Brooke Nickel et al.
This study aimed to explore Australian women’s current knowledge, perspectives and attitudes about breast density (BD); and information needs to inform effective evidence-based communication strategies. The potential of being informed and notified of BD is found to be of interest and importance to Australian women [...]