A Needs Assessment for Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity: Survey Results of the Society of Breast Imaging

Rifat A Wahab; Eni Oluyemi; Tatianie Jackson; Yara Z Feliciano-Rivera; Marilyn Roubidoux; Bin Zhang; Tejas S Mehta

doi:10.1093/jbi/wbac070

A Needs Assessment for Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity: Survey Results of the Society of Breast Imaging

J Breast Imaging. 2023 Feb 6;5(1):56-66. doi: 10.1093/jbi/wbac070.

Authors

Rifat A Wahab¹, Eni Oluyemi², Tatianie Jackson³, Yara Z Feliciano-Rivera⁴, Marilyn Roubidoux⁵, Bin Zhang⁶, Tejas S Mehta⁷

Affiliations

¹ University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Department of Radiology, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
² Johns Hopkins Medicine School of Medicine, Department of Radiology, Baltimore, MD, USA.
³ Geisinger Wyoming Valley, Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA.
⁴ University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Department of Radiology, Miami, FL, USA.
⁵ University of Michigan Health Systems, Division of Breast Imaging, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
⁶ Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Division of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
⁷ University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Department of Radiology, Worcester, MA, USA.

PMID: 38416964
DOI: 10.1093/jbi/wbac070

Abstract

Objective: To assess and understand the inclusion, diversity, and equity (IDE) needs of the Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) membership to guide development of a strategic plan and goals for the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity Alliance (IDEA) of SBI.

Methods: A 23-question survey developed by IDEA was distributed electronically to all SBI members in November 2020 to assess and understand the society's IDE needs. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize the responses. Open-ended responses were reviewed by the authors and sorted into three categories: supportive, nonsupportive, or neutral suggestions.

Results: The response rate was 12% (453/3686). Only 55% (238/429) of respondents agreed that the diversity of SBI leadership reflected the diversity of the society, with stronger agreement that actions of SBI aligned with their core values of collaboration and collegiality (327/249,75%), and of respect for diversity and inclusiveness (303/429, 70%). Overall, 65% (172/264) of respondents were satisfied with the quality and diversity of speakers at the annual symposium; however, White respondents agreed more compared to non-White respondents (P = 0.035), and those practicing greater than 20 years agreed more compared to those practicing 6 to 10 years (P = 0.023). Of 88 total suggestions, three common themes were: more resources for recruitment, retention, and education for a diverse staff; further increase in diversity among leadership and membership; and more patient care resources.

Conclusion: In addition to showing areas of agreement by SBI members, this survey also identified opportunities for SBI and IDEA to further incorporate IDE into our initiatives and organization.

Keywords: breast imaging; diversity; equity; inclusion.

MeSH terms

Diagnostic Imaging*
Educational Status
Humans
Needs Assessment
Societies, Medical*
Surveys and Questionnaires