Table 3.
Odds that a Clinician Asked about Cancer Family History (CFH) or Discussed Breast Health-Related Behaviors (HRB) (N = 1,700)*
| Predictor | Clinician asked about CFH Weighted OR (95% CI) † | Clinician ever discussed breast cancer HRB Weighted OR (95% CI)† |
|---|---|---|
| Age | ||
| 40–49 | Reference | Reference |
| 50–64 | 0.7 (0.5–0.9) | 1.6 (1.2–2.1) |
| 65–74 | 0.4 (0.3–0.6) | 1.1 (0.7–1.7) |
| Worry about breast cancer | ||
| (continuous 1 = lowest worry, 4 = highest worry) | 1.4 (1.0–1.9) | 1.9 (1.4–2.6) |
| Perceived 10-year risk of breast cancer | ||
| Low/Average | Reference | Reference |
| High | 1.1 (0.9–1.5) | 1.3 (1.0–1.7) |
| Well-visit in past year | ||
| None | Reference | Reference |
| At least one | 2.3 (1.6–3.3) | 1.2 (0.8–1.8) |
| Jewish heritage | ||
| No | Reference | Reference |
| Yes | 1.0 (0.6–1.4) | 0.6 (0.4–0.9) |
| Body mass index | ||
| <25 | Reference | Reference |
| 25–29 | 1.1 (0.8–1.4) | 1.2 (0.9–1.6) |
| ≥30 | 0.8 (0.6–1.1) | 1.5 (1.1–2.1) |
*Adjusted for education, language of interview, insurance/mammography facility, ever having a biopsy or follow-up mammography.
†Significant results are in bold.