Table 2.
Differences in screening behavior in past 12 months by age group
| Age | P valuea | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 50–80+ years | <39–49 years | ||
| N (%) | 159 (71) | 64 (29) | |
| Mammogram | <0.0001 | ||
| Yes | 117 (53) | 13 (6) | |
| No | 40 (18) | 50 (23) | |
| Clinical breast exam | 0.003 | ||
| Yes | 116 (53) | 35 (16) | |
| No | 39 (18) | 29 (13) | |
| Self-examb | 0.21 | ||
| Yes | 84 (39) | 28 (13) | |
| No | 70 (32) | 34 (16) | |
| Willingness to receive mammogram regularly | 0.31 | ||
| Yes | 121 (66) | 40 (22) | |
| No | 15 (8) | 8 (4) | |
| Interested in reminders | 0.60 | ||
| Yes | 88 (61) | 29 (20) | |
| No | 19 (13) | 8 (6) | |
a
P value for Pearson’s chi square test, statistically significant at p<0.05
b
Self exam in past month