Document Type

Capstone Experience

Graduation Date

5-2024

Degree Name

Master of Public Health

Department

Epidemiology

First Committee Member

Dr. Kendra Ratnapradipa

Second Committee Member

Dr. Ariane Rung

Third Committee Member

Dr. Ishrat Kamal-Ahmed

Fourth Committee Member

Mr. Anthony Blake

Abstract

Objectives

To determine how breast cancer screening practices differ between high- and low-income women aged 40-74. To determine the effects of sociodemographic factors on the relationship between income and breast cancer screening practices.

Methods

This was a cross sectional study. Survey data was obtained from women aged 40-74 who completed the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey (BRFSS). The exposure was income. The outcome was if a woman ever received a mammogram. The final sample size was 171,111 participants. Regression models were used to assess the association between income and screening practices.

Results

There was a significant association between income and mammogram screening (P value

Conclusions

Income was significantly associated with receiving mammogram screenings. Working to improve affordability of care, access to care and education about screening could help reduce the effects of income and education on screening.

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