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METHODS

We assessed BD awareness, knowledge, reactions to DBNs, and past/planned discussions with physicians, adapting prior questions 2 for inclusion in a national, weekly, bilingual random digit dial telephone survey (land lines and cell phones) targeting a representative sample of the US population. Women in all states aged≥ 40 reporting receipt of a mammogram in≤ 2 years were eligible. Bivariate and multivariate analyses examined how outcomes varied by state DBN status (whether women reside in states mandating DBNs) and women’s sociodemographic characteristics (age, income, education, race/ethnicity).

RESULTS

The survey was presented to 691 women deemed eligible; 578 (83.5%) completed it. Sociodemographic characteristics did not vary by state DBN status (not shown). The proportion of women who had heard of breast density was 76%, with no differences by state DBN status. In …