| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10472446 | Social Science & Medicine | 2005 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
Education, income, insurance, and perceived risk of breast cancer are directly related to use of mammography screening. Age, smoking, travel and waiting time are inversely related to the likelihood of mammography screening. Mammography use among women veterans is generally consistent with the theory of the demand for health and medical care, and also consistent with previous national studies on the demand for breast exams. Findings highlight the role of perceived risk and non-price barriers to mammography use in the context of widespread insurance coverage for mammography screening.
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Authors
David R. Lairson, Wenyaw Chan, Georgina R. Newmark,