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The aim of this study was to investigate intangible or non-physical
barriers to participation of women with disability in mammography screening.
METHOD: Women with disability were recruited via specific advocacy and support
organisations in New South Wales, Australia. Interviews were conducted which
focused on issues relating to participants' experience with breast screening
services. RESULTS: A total of 75 women with varying degrees of disability agreed
to participate. Three key intangible barriers were identified related to the
women's expectations to be informed, to be involved and to be treated with
respect. Details of the content, type, timing of appropriately presented
information as well as who should provide it were emphasised. Barriers to active
involvement to manage their disability and take control over their experience
were identified. The women also indicated the specific treatment they received
from screening staff which negatively impacted on their experience. CONCLUSIONS:
This study has provided important and clinically significant detail of intangible
barriers to participation in screening mammography experienced by women with
physical disability. These study outcomes suggest ways in which the satisfaction
with the mammogram experience can be increased for these women and contribute to
increased participation in mammography screening.
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