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Department of Epidemiology and Social Oncology, Christie Hospital and Holt Radium Institute, Withington, Manchester.Issue Date
1990-02
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One hundred and forty-six women registered with a general practice and 84 members of health authority staff, who had attended a breast screening unit by invitation, completed a postal questionnaire about their reactions to screening. The staff of the unit also recorded their observations. The letter of invitation and accompanying health education leaflet were favourably received, and most women were glad of the opportunity offered, although some experienced anxiety. Few practical problems were reported with regard to attending the clinic. In general, the facilities in the clinic were thought to be of a high standard but specific criticisms included problems with access and privacy and feelings of claustrophobia. Some women experienced anxiety or discomfort when the mammogram was being taken, but many favourable comments were made about the helpfulness of staff. Almost all women said that they would return for screening if invited again.Citation
Consumer satisfaction with breast screening: a pilot study. 1990, 12 (1):15-8 J Public Health MedJournal
Journal of Public Health MedicinePubMed ID
2390304Type
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enISSN
0957-4832Collections
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