AOA-OMED Research Posters 2024-OMED24-POSTERS

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Nicole Clark, a third-year osteopathic medical student, conducted research on barriers preventing women in South Jersey from obtaining mammograms post-COVID-19. She surveyed 65 women aged 40-75, revealing that only 41.54% adhered to American Cancer Society guidelines. Key barriers included appointment time commitments, while factors like transportation and COVID-19 fears had minimal impact. The study highlighted a need for better awareness in radiology about the time commitment issue. Limitations included a lack of diversity, as 52.31% of participants were white. Future research should explore additional barriers, including physical and mental health factors influencing screening compliance.

Keywords

mammogram barriers

osteopathic research

South Jersey women

screening compliance

radiology awareness