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Australian General Practitioners’ Current Knowledge, Understanding, and Feelings Regarding Breast Density Information and Notification: A Cross-Sectional Study

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  • Hankiz Dolan

    (Wiser Healthcare, Sydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney 2006, Australia
    Sydney Health Literacy Lab, Sydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney 2006, Australia)

  • Kirsten McCaffery

    (Wiser Healthcare, Sydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney 2006, Australia
    Sydney Health Literacy Lab, Sydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney 2006, Australia)

  • Nehmat Houssami

    (Wiser Healthcare, Sydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney 2006, Australia
    The Daffodil Centre, The University of Sydney, A Joint Venture with Cancer Council NSW, Sydney 2006, Australia)

  • Meagan Brennan

    (School of Medicine Sydney, University of Notre Dame Australia, Sydney 2007, Australia
    Westmead Breast Cancer Institute, Westmead Hospital, Sydney 2145, Australia)

  • Melanie Dorrington

    (Bungendore Medical Centre, Bungendore 2621, Australia)

  • Erin Cvejic

    (Wiser Healthcare, Sydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney 2006, Australia
    Sydney Health Literacy Lab, Sydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney 2006, Australia)

  • Jolyn Hersch

    (Wiser Healthcare, Sydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney 2006, Australia
    Sydney Health Literacy Lab, Sydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney 2006, Australia)

  • Angela Verde

    (Breast Cancer Network Australia, Melbourne 3124, Australia)

  • Lisa Vaccaro

    (Health Consumers New South Wales, Sydney 2000, Australia
    Discipline of Behavioural and Social Sciences in Health, Sydney School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney 2006, Australia)

  • Brooke Nickel

    (Wiser Healthcare, Sydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney 2006, Australia
    Sydney Health Literacy Lab, Sydney School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney 2006, Australia)

Abstract

Background: There is a lack of evidence around Australian general practitioners’ (GPs) views of issues surrounding breast density. The current study aimed to quantitatively assess GPs’ current knowledge, understanding, and feelings around breast density information and notification. Methods: This study involved a cross-sectional survey using an online platform to collect quantitative data from Australian GPs. Survey data were analysed with descriptive statistics. Results: A total 60 responses from GPs were analysed. Most ( n = 58; 97%) had heard or read about breast density and nearly 90% ( n = 52; 87%) have had discussions about breast density with patients. Three-quarters ( n = 45; 75%) were supportive of making breast density notification mandatory for patients with dense tissue and a similar proportion ( n = 45/58; 78%) felt they need or want more education on breast density. Conclusions: There is strong support for notifying patients of breast density, and interest in further education and training among the surveyed GPs. As GPs play a central role in cancer prevention and control, their involvement in discussions related to breast density notification, evaluation and appraisal of evidence, development of communication strategies, and participation in ongoing research on the topic will be indispensable.

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  • Hankiz Dolan & Kirsten McCaffery & Nehmat Houssami & Meagan Brennan & Melanie Dorrington & Erin Cvejic & Jolyn Hersch & Angela Verde & Lisa Vaccaro & Brooke Nickel, 2022. "Australian General Practitioners’ Current Knowledge, Understanding, and Feelings Regarding Breast Density Information and Notification: A Cross-Sectional Study," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(15), pages 1-11, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:15:p:9029-:d:870888
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