Factors influencing the mammography utilization among Taiwanese women with intellectual disabilities,a nationwide population-based study |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Dachien General Hospital, Miao Li, Taiwan, ROC;2. Department of Business Management, National United University, Miao Li, Taiwan, ROC;3. Department of Health Services Administration, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan, ROC;4. Department of Healthcare Administration, Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan, ROC;5. Department of Public Health, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan, ROC;1. Institute of Behavioural Sciences, Semmelweis University, Nagyvárad tér 4, H-1089 Budapest, Hungary;2. Department of General Psychology, Pázmány Péter Catholic University, Mikszáth tér 1, H-1088 Budapest, Hungary;3. Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Semmelweis University, Balassa u. 6, H-1083 Budapest, Hungary;1. Human Development and Family Studies, Colorado State University, 1570 Campus Delivery, Fort Collins, CO 80523, USA;2. Departments of Human Genetics and Pediatrics, Emory University, 2165 N. Decatur Rd., Decatur, GA 30033, USA;1. Department of Linguistics, Universidad Autónoma of Madrid, Spain;2. Neuropsychophysiology Lab, CIPsi, School of Psychology, University of Minho, Braga, Portugal;3. Vigo Parkinson Disease Association and Pontevedra Medical Centre, Spain;1. Department of General Psychology, University of Padova, Italy;2. University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Center for Human Movement Sciences, Groningen, The Netherlands |
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| Abstract: | Women with intellectual disabilities (ID) have cognitive impairment and communication difficulties; for both caregivers and clinical personnel, discovering the early symptoms of breast cancer among women with ID is challenging. The mammography utilization rate of women with ID was significantly lower than that of women in the general population. This study employed a 2008 database of people with disabilities in Taiwan as a research target and analyzed the mammography utilization rate of women with ID aged 50–69 years. In addition, relevant factors influencing mammography utilization among women with ID were also investigated. A total of 4370 participants were recruited and the majority were illiterate or had elementary-level educations (82.27%). The majority of the participants had ID that was more severe than mild (83.80%). The mammography utilization rate of women with ID was 4.32%, which was significantly lower than that of women in the general population (12%). The mammography utilization rate among women with ID who were married, had higher education levels, and had been diagnosed with cancer, diabetes, or mild ID was significantly higher. However, the mammography utilization rate among women with ID, who had elementary-level educations or were illiterate, was only 4.03%. The utilization rate among women with profound ID was only 2.65%. Women with ID who had undergone pap smears or had utilized adult preventive health services demonstrated a significantly higher mammography utilization rate. This study identified that education level, a diagnosis of diabetes, and the application of pap smears or adult preventive health services were primary factors that influenced the mammography utilization rate among women with ID. This study also observed that in Taiwan, the mammography utilization rate of women with ID was lower than that of pap smears and adult preventive health services, and was only half of that of people with disabilities. An unequal situation existed in regard to the acceptance of breast cancer screening among women with ID, and a different form of strategic planning must be adopted in public health policy. Because ID differs from other disabilities and most women with ID are illiterate, tailored courses are required to train primary caregivers and clinical personnel in providing knowledge and services. The objectives are to diagnose breast cancer at an early stage to decrease the risk of mortality and ensure their rights to health. |
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| Keywords: | Mammography Intellectual disabilities Heath prevention Cancer screening |
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