Original Article

Healthcare Professionals’ Perceptions and Knowledge of the USPSTF Guidelines on Breast Self-Examination

Objectives: In 2009, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) published revised guidelines for breast cancer screening, which recommended against teaching breast self-examination (BSE). The objective of this study was to assess providers’ perceptions and knowledge regarding these updated guidelines. Methods: A cross-sectional survey study was administered to 205 attending…