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Stakeholder perspectives regarding the implementation of cardiovascular screening during routine mammography in Australia: A qualitative study

[This study has CLOSED] Researchers want to hear from GPs and women living in Australia about their views on adding heart disease risk screening to routine mammograms to engage more women in heart disease screening.

  • Cardiovascular, Women’s health and pregnancy

This study is now closed. Please refer to our Research Studies page to view our ongoing studies.

Study Purpose/ Description

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women worldwide, but many women miss out on important screenings to detect it. In Australia, only 39% of women aged 45 and older had a heart disease risk check between 2016-2018.

The aim of this study is to explore the views of general practitioners (GPs), mammography providers and women on adding heart disease risk screening to routine breast screenings (mammograms). By understanding the benefits and challenges, we hope to engage more women in heart screening.

What’s Involved?

Taking part in this study involves completing a 30-60 minute online interview with the research team.

All participants will receive a $100 gift card as a token of appreciation for taking part.

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Recruitment criteria

You may be eligible to participate in this study if you:

  • Are a cis woman (assigned female at birth);
  • Are aged 40 years or older;
  • Are currently living in Australia;
  • Are fluent in English;
  • Have access to a device (e.g. smartphone, tablet or computer) with internet access; and
  • Are able to provide informed consent

Benefits

All participants will receive a $100 gift card as a token of appreciation for taking part.

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Research team contacts

Research Team

heartscreeningstudy@georgeinstitute.org.au

+61 2 8052 4444

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