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ArticleBMC public health2024

Demographic disparities in the limited awareness of alcohol use as a breast cancer risk factor: empirical findings from a cross-sectional study of U.S. women.

Monica H Swahn, Priscilla Martinez, Adelaide Balenger, Justin Luningham, Gaurav Seth, Sofia Awan, Ritu Aneja

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Article in BMC public health, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.

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7 authors at 5 institutions in 1 country.

Monica H Swahn *Health Promotion and Physical Education, Wellstar College of Health and Human Services, Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA, USA. mswahn@kennesaw.edu.
Priscilla Martinez *Alcohol Research Group Public Health Institute, Emeryville, CA, USA. pmartinez@arg.org.
Adelaide BalengerSchool of Public Health, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA, USA.
Justin LuninghamSchool of Public Health, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX, USA.
Gaurav SethSchool of Health Professions, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA.
Sofia AwanSchool of Health Professions, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA.
Ritu AnejaSchool of Health Professions, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA. raneja@uab.edu.
University of Alabama at Birmingham · USAlcohol Research Group · USGeorgia State University · USKennesaw State University · USUniversity of North Texas · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundAlcohol use is an established yet modifiable risk factor for breast cancer. However, recent research indicates that the vast majority of U.S. women are unaware that alcohol use is a risk factor for breast cancer. There is limited information about the sociodemographic characteristics and alcohol use correlates of awareness of the alcohol use and breast cancer link, and this is critically important for health promotion and intervention efforts. In this study, we assessed prevalence of the awareness of alcohol use as a risk factor for breast cancer among U.S. women and examined sociodemographic and alcohol use correlates of awareness of this link.

methodsWe conducted a 20-minute online cross-sectional survey, called the ABLE (Alcohol and Breast Cancer Link Awareness) survey, among U.S. women aged 18 years and older (N = 5,027) in the fall of 2021. Survey questions assessed awareness that alcohol use increases breast cancer risk (yes, no, don't know/unsure); past-year alcohol use and harmful drinking via the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT); and family, health, and sociodemographic characteristics. We conducted multivariate multinomial regression analysis to identify correlates of awareness that alcohol use increases breast cancer risk.

resultsOverall, 24.4% reported that alcohol use increased breast cancer risk, 40.2% reported they were unsure, and 35.4% reported that there was no link between alcohol use and breast cancer. In adjusted analysis, awareness of alcohol use as a breast cancer risk factor, compared to not being aware or unsure, was associated with being younger (18-25 years old), having a college degree, and having alcohol use disorder symptoms. Black women were less likely than white women to report awareness of the alcohol use and breast cancer link.

conclusionsOverall, only a quarter of U.S. women were aware that alcohol use increases breast cancer risk, although 40% expressed uncertainty. Differences in awareness by age, level of education, race and ethnicity and level of alcohol use offer opportunities for tailored prevention interventions, while the overall low level of awareness calls for widespread efforts to increase awareness of the breast cancer risk from alcohol use among U.S. women.

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AlcoholismBreast NeoplasmsAdolescentAdultAlcohol DrinkingCross-Sectional StudiesDemographyFemaleHumansYoung AdultAlcohol useAwarenessBreast cancerUS women

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PMID38637773
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