Evaluation of the use of breast cancer screening methods among female patients through Champion Health Belief Model Scale

Abstract

Material and Method:A total of 281 women aged 40 years and older were included in the study. A sociodemographic data form, Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Form and the Champion's Health Belief Model Scale were applied to the participants through faceto-face interviews.Results: It was found that most participants knew breast cancer screening methods but that they used the methods at a low rate.The main reason affecting their use of screening methods was whether there was a complaint. The rate of mammography was found to be significantly higher among those who performed breast self-examination (p=0.011). When the Champion's Health Belief Model Scale form was examined, it was found that the participants had the highest points from the self-efficacy subscale of breast self-examination, and the lowest points from the perceived susceptibility subscale. Conclusion:It was observed that the use of any screening method and breast cancer risk factors affected health beliefs regarding the use of screening methods.