Table 3.
Provider Perceptions of Dense Breast Legislation and Impact on Clinical Practice
| Yes, n (%)a | No, n (%)a | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Knowledge | |||
| I am familiar with dense breast legislation | 64 (80) | 16 (20) | |
| Correctly identified all eight mandate components | 0 (0) | 75 (100) | |
| Aware of evidence for supplemental screening | 33 (41) | 47 (59) | |
| Strongly agree/agree, n (%) | Neutral, n (%) | Strongly disagree/disagree, n (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attitudes | |||
| In favor of this policy | 23 (38) | 14 (23) | 23 (38) |
| Policy will promote informed decision-making | 20 (25) | 29 (37) | 30 (38) |
| Counseling women about breast density is a PCP's responsibility | 34 (43) | 23 (29) | 22 (28) |
| Impact on clinical practice | |||
| Policy has affected my clinical practice | 23 (38) | 15 (25) | 22 (37) |
| Policy has changed how I discuss mammography results with patients | 33 (42) | 23 (29) | 22 (28) |
| Feel prepared to respond to requests from patients about dense breasts | 27 (34) | 13 (16) | 39 (49) |
| How interested are you in future training on how to manage patients with dense breasts? | 68 (85) | 11 (14) | 1 (1) |
a
Percentages reflect proportion of complete responses.
PCP, primary care providers.