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Distress And Health Information Interests Of Women Following A Benign Breast Biopsy, Rachel Fancher Steffens
Distress And Health Information Interests Of Women Following A Benign Breast Biopsy, Rachel Fancher Steffens
University of Kentucky Master's Theses
Benign breast biopsy (BBB) can be a stressful experience for many women. Few studies have examined the specific aspects of the BBB more and less distressing. However, no research studies have examined demographic and clinical variables as they relate to distress associated with specific aspects of the BBB or the informational interests of women following a BBB. This study evaluated the magnitude of distress associated with each aspect of the BBB (additional mammography, waiting for the results of the mammography, being informed of needing a biopsy, etc.) as well as the clinical (family history of BC in first degree relative, …