2021
DOI: 10.1177/00469580211060254
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A Qualitative Focus Group Study for the Exploration of Knowledge and Attitudes of Informal Caregivers Toward Breast Cancer: Perceptions of Informal Caregivers and Healthcare Professionals in Three European Countries

Abstract: Breast cancer (BC) early screening and detection is a main component for the outcome of the treatment and overall survival. Informal caregivers (ICGs) are less likely to initiate early BC screening methods and utilize health services. The purpose of this study was to explore ICGs’ knowledge and perceptions, including educational and training opportunities or barriers, in promoting early detection practices for BC, as well as healthcare professionals’ (HCP) respective perceptions concerning ICGs in order to ide… Show more

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“…Focus groups have been used as a method of qualitative data collection for many years in the field of health research [22]. This method commonly entails a group discussion on a specific research topic in a safe and natural environment carried out by a moderator or facilitator [22, 23]. Focus groups are a cost-effective way to gain insight into personal opinions, perceptions, attitudes, and experiences from relevant groups of people on the research topic [22].…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Focus groups have been used as a method of qualitative data collection for many years in the field of health research [22]. This method commonly entails a group discussion on a specific research topic in a safe and natural environment carried out by a moderator or facilitator [22, 23]. Focus groups are a cost-effective way to gain insight into personal opinions, perceptions, attitudes, and experiences from relevant groups of people on the research topic [22].…”
Section: Methodsmentioning
confidence: 99%