ArticleFrontiers in medicine2026
Assessment of knowledge and awareness regarding breast density among breast cancer screening healthcare professionals.
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Background: Breast density (BD) is an established factor that reduces mammographic sensitivity and is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer. Healthcare professionals (HCPs) involved in breast cancer screening play a pivotal role in patient counseling, risk communication, and screening recommendations. This study aimed to assess knowledge and awareness regarding BD among this group of healthcare professionals in Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using a self-administered online questionnaire distributed to the targeted HCPs in Saudi Arabia. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize participant characteristics and responses, and chi-square tests were used to examine associations between awareness variables and demographic characteristics, with statistical significance set at Results: A total of 335 breast cancer screening HCPs participated in the study. Radiologists were more aware than non-radiology physicians and radiological technologists of the effect of BD on mammographic accuracy (87.6% vs. 70.0 and 76.7%, respectively) and breast cancer risk (83.5% vs. 58.0 and 65.6%, respectively). Awareness of the increased breast cancer risk associated with BD was significantly related to respondents' specialty ( Conclusion: This study demonstrates variable awareness among breast cancer screening HCPs in Saudi Arabia regarding the impact of BD on mammographic accuracy and breast cancer risk, with significantly higher awareness among radiologists than among non-radiology physicians and radiologic technologists. In addition, the study highlights gaps in knowledge, patient communication, and routine clinical practices related to BD, emphasizing the need for targeted educational interventions.
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