Table 2.

Knowledge of specific reconstruction topics.

Question and possible response (correct response in italics)	Number who chose this response N* (%)
	In general, which women are more satisfied with their breast reconstruction?
a. Women who have reconstruction at the time of the mastectomy	23 (27.4)
b. Women who delay reconstruction	1 (1.2)
c. They are both equally satisfied	28 (33.3)
d. I am not sure	30 (35.7)
After which type of breast reconstruction are women more satisfied with the look and feel of the reconstructed breast?
a. Implants	5 (6.0)
b. Flaps	13 (15.5)
c. Both are about the same	25 (29.8)
d. I am not sure	38 (45.2)
Mark whether or not it is true for breast reconstruction with an implant.
a. Uses fat and tissue from other parts of the body to make a breast.**	11 (13.1)
Mark whether or not it is true for breast reconstruction with a flap.
b. Usually requires more than one surgery.**	24 (28.6)
Which breast reconstruction surgery is easier on the body, that is, heals faster?
a. Implants are easier	48 (57.1)
b. Flaps are easier	2 (2.4)
c. Implants and flaps are equally easy	2 (2.4)
d. I am not sure	29 (34.5)
Out of every 100 women who have breast reconstruction, about how many will have a major complication, such as needing hospitalization or an unplanned procedure, within 2 years?
a. Few than 25	46 (54.8)
b. 25-50	3 (3.6)
c. 50-75	1 (1.2)
d. More than 75	1 (1.2)
e. I am not sure	31 (36.9)
How does breast reconstruction affect future screening for breast cancer?
a. Makes it harder to find cancer	16 (19.0)
b. Makes it easier to find cancer	36 (42.9)
c. Has little or no effect on finding cancer	30 (35.7)
d. I am not sure	2 (2.4)
Total	37.9

^*Not all items add to 84 if responses were missing.

^**The original question tested 4 statements. 3 statements were deleted after survey validation. For this question, this table presents the number who answered correctly.