Determining Female Physicians' and Nurses' Practices and Attitudes Toward Breast Self-Examination in Istanbul, Turkey

Çavdar, İkbal; Akyolcu, Neriman; Özbaş, Ayfer; Öztekin, Deniz; Ayoğu, Tuluha; Akyüz, Nuray

doi:10.1188/07.onf.1218-1221

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“…Other studies have reported similar reasons for not applying BSE, consistent with these findings: negligence, laziness, fear of finding something related to breast cancer and anxiety, not experiencing complaints associated with breast, forgetting, lack of time, lack of information on research findings, not convinced about or not believing in the importance of BSE, finding BSE unnecessary and not knowing how to perform BSE (13,17,19,25,31,33). Performing BSE for the early diagnosis of breast cancer does not increase survival rate (34).…”

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confidence: 66%

“…Mammography ratio among nurses varies between 7.3-50.2%, and the rate found in this study was lower than previous reports from both our country and abroad (10,13,17,24,26). The reasons for not having a mammography was listed as not thinking mammography was necessary (85.4%), as not being in the mammography age group (26%) and as thinking mammography is a painful method (14.6%).…”

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confidence: 55%

“…Several studies regarding knowledge and practices of nurses on breast cancer prevention from Turkey (11)(12)(13)(17)(18)(19) and abroad (10,(20)(21)(22)(23)(24)(25)(26)(27) have showed significant differences in knowledge and application of BSE, CBE and mammography among nurses. These differences are thought to originate from research methodology, nurses' socio -demographic (age, education level, marital status, etc.)…”

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confidence: 99%

“…There are several studies regarding the knowledge and practices of nurses on breast cancer prevention, and utilization of early diagnostic methods both from our country and abroad (10)(11)(12)(13)(17)(18)(19)(20)(21)(22)(23)(24)(25)(26)(27)(28). However, a comprehensive study on the effect of nurses' healthy lifestyle behaviors on the utilization of breast cancer early diagnosis methods was not found.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Evaluation of the Impact of Nurses’ Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors on Utilization from Breast Cancer Early Diagnosis Methods

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Objective: This descriptive study was designed to determine the impact of nurses' healthy lifestyle behaviors on utilization from breast cancer early diagnosis methods. Materials and Methods:The study was carried out with 236 (41.7%) nurses who agreed to participate out of 565 nurses who work in a university hospital from February 12th to February 15th 2011. Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale was collected by using a questionnaire consisting of 41 questions. The Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale was improved by Walker, Sechrist and Pender (1987) and was adapted to Turkish by Esin (1997). The data was evaluated by percentage calculation, one -way ANOVA, t-test and Tukey's test. Results:The mean Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale score was 129.09±19.82, the mean scores subscale scores of self-actualization, health responsibility, exercise, nutrition, interpersonal support and stress management were 38.52±6.28, 24.95±5.39 , 9.41±3.24, 16.99±3.29, 21.22±3.39 and 17.99±3.66 respectively. It was found that Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale total score was higher in nurses with sufficient level of breast cancer knowledge (F=13.115, p=0.000), who perform regular BSE (t=3.191, p=0.002) and who attended training on breast cancer (t=3030, p=0.003). Conclusion:It was determined that although the mean total score of nurse's Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors Scale and their information on breast cancer prevention were above average, the utilization of breast cancer early detection services was not at the expected levels.

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“…In a Norwegian study Rosvold et al, have reported that only 25.6% female workers performed monthly BSE (Rosvold et al, 2001). In two Turkish study by Canbulat et al, and Cavdar et al, of female physicians and nurses reported that 21.9% and 25% of those studied performed regular BSE, respectively (Cavdar et al, 2007;Canbulat and Uzun, 2008). An increase in perceived susceptibility has been linked to an increase in breast cancer screening (Champion et al, 1999).…”

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Health Beliefs and Breast Cancer Screening Behaviors among Iranian Female Health Workers

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Kholasehzadeh²,

Neámatzadeh³

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Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Background: Breast cancer is a serious health problem. Early detection is crucial for optimal treatment and reducing mortality. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate health beliefs concerning performance of breast self-examination (BSE) and mammography in a sample of Iranian female health workers. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed among 441 female health care workers (physicians=88, nurses=163, midwives=38, officers=68, and others=84) in 3 different health centers in Yazd, Iran. Data were collected using a self administered questionnaire which included demographic characteristics and thenPersian version of the Champion's Health Belief Model Scale (CHBMS). Results: The mean age of the participants was 34.7±13.7. It was found that 41.9% of the workers performed BSE in the past and 14.9% of them regularly, but only 10.6% of them had undergone a mammogram. Perceived barriers to BSE (F=6.351, P=0.021) and mammography (F=5.214, p=0.022) were significantly higher in officers than physicians, nurses or midwives. Perceived barriers were lower among those who had performed BSE and mammography, but not significant (p=0.34 and p=0.56, respectively). Furthermore, perceived susceptibility and perceived benefits of the workers who had BSE and mammography were significantly higher than who did not (p<0.05). Perceived seriousness was not a significant variable in BSE and mammography (p=0.71 and p=0.43, respectively). Conclusions: The health beliefs of health workers concerning the perceived susceptibility of breast cancer and the perceived benefits BSE and mammography significantly impact their screening practices.

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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding Cancer Screening Tests Among Health Workers in a University Hospital in Turkey

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Determining Female Physicians' and Nurses' Practices and Attitudes Toward Breast Self-Examination in Istanbul, Turkey

Abstract: Female physicians and nurses need to improve their knowledge and sensitivity concerning breast cancer and BSE if they are to improve and maintain their own well-being as well as carry out their professional roles.

Cited by 27 publications

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Evaluation of the Impact of Nurses’ Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors on Utilization from Breast Cancer Early Diagnosis Methods

Evaluation of the Impact of Nurses’ Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors on Utilization from Breast Cancer Early Diagnosis Methods

Health Beliefs and Breast Cancer Screening Behaviors among Iranian Female Health Workers

Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding Cancer Screening Tests Among Health Workers in a University Hospital in Turkey

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