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07/Oct/2024
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2024AO0760
Highlights Variability in screening protocols: only 42.8% of gynecologists and obstetricians follow the 40-74 years protocol, while 76.6% of family physicians follow the 50-69 years protocol. High rate of incorrect BIRADS™ interpretation: there were 46.3% incorrect responses among gynecologists and obstetricians and 77.9% among family physicians, highlighting significant knowledge gaps. Misconception about breast ultrasound: 39.1% of gynecologists and obstetricians and 20.3% of family physicians incorrectly consider ultrasound as a screening method. Impact of inadequate training: inadequate training leads to improper […]
Keywords: attitudes; Brazil; Breast neoplasms; Family; Gynecologists; Health knowledge; Mammography; Mass screening; Obstetricians; Physicians; practice; Preventive medicine; Surveys and questionnaires