BACKGROUND: @entity0 is one of the most prevalent @entity5 in @entity1 , yet one of the most treatable. Early detection is essential to obtain the desired remission and longevity. Numerous studies have shown that periodic screening for @entity0 can reduce mortality by 20-30%. OBJECTIVE: To assess the rates, compliance, characteristics as well as barriers in @entity1 regarding mammography screening. METHODS: The study group comprised a random sample of 702 @entity1 aged 50 or older from 5,914 eligible @entity1 in two teaching clinics in southern Israel. Phone interviews using structured questionnaire were conducted. RESULTS: The mean age of the study population was 61 years. The vast majority of the @entity1 were not born in Israel. Sixty-three percent of the @entity1 had undergone a mammography screening, 48% in the past 2 years. Monthly self-breast examinations were performed by 12% of the @entity1 in the last 2 years. Significant factors associated with undergoing mammography were: more than 7 years since immigration, married, a higher education level, adequate knowledge about @entity0 and mammography, presence of past or current @entity5 , and @entity5 in relatives. The main reasons for not being screened was no referral (54%) and a lack of knowledge about @entity0 and mammography (19%)--conditions easily remedied by physician counseling. CONCLUSION: The study suggests that promotional efforts should be concentrated on new immigrants and on less educated and unmarried @entity1 .

XXXX screening in two multicultural family practice teaching clinics.

@entity5 :: ('MESH:D009369', 'Disease') :: ['cancer', 'malignancies'] @entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['women'] @entity0 :: ('MESH:D001943', 'Disease') :: ['Breast cancer', 'breast cancer']
@entity0 :: (MESH:D001943,Disease) :: ['Breast cancer']
