Characteristics and correlates of woman eligible for targeted screening mammography in Oman
Joint Authors
al-Awfi, Mahmud Masud
al-Hubaishi, Ubayd Said
Source
Issue
Vol. 32, Issue 6 (30 Nov. 2017), pp.455-460, 6 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2017-11-30
Country of Publication
Oman
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objectives: We sought to determine the characteristics of women eligible for a high-yield screening mammography program in Oman.
Methods: We conducted a retrospective review of women who underwent breast cancer screening at the Oman Cancer Association from 22 December 2009 to 6 February 2011.
Women with a Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) score of 4–5 were compared with those with a score of 1–3 based on well-known breast cancer risk factors using the case-control approach analysis.
Results: A BI-RADS score of 4–5 was found in 16.2% of women screened for breast cancer.
A higher likelihood of a BI-RADS score of 4 or 5 was observed among women who did not breastfeed (odds ratio (OR) = 2.564; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.690, 3.890), had their first pregnancy at an older age (OR = 1.062; 95% CI: 1.041, 1.083), used oral contraceptives (OR = 1.397; 95% CI: 1.008, 1.938), and those who reported a positive family history of malignancies (OR = 1.633; 95% CI: 1.285, 2.076).
A BI-RADS score of 4 or 5 was significantly less likely in women with a higher number of full-term pregnancies (OR = 0.919; 95% CI: 0.890, 0.948).
BI-RADS 4–5 were independently predicted in women with a lower number of full-term pregnancies, did not breastfeed, used oral contraceptives, and who had a positive family history of malignancies.
These variables explained 84.0% of the variation in mammogram results.
Conclusions: In the absence of a national screening program for breast cancer, the high-risk approach for screening should be considered.
Women with the above characteristics should be identified and motivated to seek mammogram regularly to warrant a better outcome
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Awfi, Mahmud Masud& al-Hubaishi, Ubayd Said. 2017. Characteristics and correlates of woman eligible for targeted screening mammography in Oman. Oman Medical Journal،Vol. 32, no. 6, pp.455-460.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-800142
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Awfi, Mahmud Masud& al-Hubaishi, Ubayd Said. Characteristics and correlates of woman eligible for targeted screening mammography in Oman. Oman Medical Journal Vol. 32, no. 6 (Nov. 2017), pp.455-460.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-800142
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Awfi, Mahmud Masud& al-Hubaishi, Ubayd Said. Characteristics and correlates of woman eligible for targeted screening mammography in Oman. Oman Medical Journal. 2017. Vol. 32, no. 6, pp.455-460.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-800142
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 460
Record ID
BIM-800142