Table 2.
Demographic characteristics of pilot study participants (n = 51)
| Characteristic | n (%) |
|---|---|
| White | 42 (83) |
| Asian | 6 (12) |
| Black | 2 (4) |
| More than 1 | 1 (2) |
| Education Level | |
| HS Diploma | 1 (2) |
| Some College | 10 (20) |
| College Degree | 21 (41) |
| Some Graduate | 7 (14) |
| Graduate Degree | 12 (23) |
| Income | |
| 10 K - <25 K | 1 (2) |
| 25 K - < 50 K | 6 (12) |
| 50 K - < 100 K | 19 (37) |
| 100 K or more | 23 (45) |
| No Response | 2 (4) |
| Health Insurance | |
| Yes | 50 (98) |
| No | 1 (2) |
| Prior Mammogram | |
| Yes | 38 (74) |
| No | 13 (26) |
| Prior False Positive Screen | |
| Yes | 19 (37) |
| No | 19 (37) |
| Not Applicable | 13 (26) |
This cohort was predominantly white (84 %), well-educated (78 % with at least a college degree), insured (98 % had health insurance) and financially comfortable (45 % with an annual household income of at least $100,000). Thirty-eight women (74 %) reported having at least one prior mammogram with 19 of them (50 %) experiencing a false positive test result at some point in time