Barriers to Screening Breast MRI Utilization Among Patients at Elevated Risk

Barriers to Screening Breast MRI Utilization Among Patients at Elevated Risk (B-SUPER)

This study seeks to develop an explanatory framework for breast MRI utilization to inform future interventions. The Health Services Utilization Model (HSUM) will guide the selection of specific participant-level factors for examination, including predisposing characteristics (knowledge, health/cultural beliefs), enabling resources (social support, cost/insurance coverage), and perceived need (perceived susceptibility, provider recommendation).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Ability to speak/read English
• Within 2 years of last screening mammogram
• Pathogenic BRCA1/2 mutations OR estimated lifetime risk ≥20% per the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool (BCRAT)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Women who have received a prior diagnosis of breast cancer