Health beliefs and breast cancer screening behaviors among female health workers in Turkey

Canbulat, Nejla; Uzun, Özge

doi:10.1016/j.ejon.2007.12.002

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“…In addition, 5 studies performed with health belief model (Avcı et al, 2007;Altunkan et al, 2008;Canbulat and Uzun, 2008;Gerçek et al, 2008;Karayurt, 2008) were analyzed. Sub-dimensions of health belief model were reevaluated as meta-analyses.…”

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Meta Analysis of Studies about Breast Self Examination between 2000-2009 in Turkey

Berkiten¹,

Şahin²,

Şahin³

et al. 2012

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Meta Analysis of Studies about Breast Self Examination between 2000-2009 in Turkey

Berkiten¹,

Şahin²,

Şahin³

et al. 2012

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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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

Shiryazdi¹,

Kholasehzadeh²,

Neámatzadeh³

et al. 2014

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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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“…Despite the relative benefits of BSE, its application remains low (Canbulat et al, 2008). Studies conducted among women in Bushehr, a city in south of Iran, showed that only 41.9% had performed BSE in the past and 7.6% of them performed it regularly (Noroozi et al, 2011).…”

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Beliefs and Behavior of Malaysia Undergraduate Female Students in a Public University Toward Breast Self-examination Practice

Akhtari-Zavare

Juni

Said³

et al. 2013

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Background: Breast cancer is the most common cancer and the second principal cause of cancer deaths among women worldwide, including Malaysia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among 262 female undergraduate students in University Putra Malaysia using a validated questionnaire which was developed for this study. Results: The mean age of respondents was 22±2.3 years. Most of them were single (83.1%), Malay (42.3%) and 20.7% reported having a family history of breast cancer. Eighty-seven (36.7%) claimed they had practiced BSE. Motivation and self-efficacy of the respondents who performed BSE were significantly higher compared with women who did not (p<0.05).There was no association between BSE practice and demographic details (p<0.05). Logistic regression analysis indicated that women who perceived greater motivation (OR=1.089, 95%CI: 1.016-1.168) and had higher confidence of BSE (OR=1.076, 95%CI: 1.028-1.126) were more likely to perform the screening. Conclusions: The findings show that Malaysian young female's perception regarding breast cancer and the practice of BSE is low. Targeted education should be implemented to improve early detection of breast cancer.

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Health beliefs and breast cancer screening behaviors among female health workers in Turkey

Cited by 73 publications

References 20 publications

Meta Analysis of Studies about Breast Self Examination between 2000-2009 in Turkey

Meta Analysis of Studies about Breast Self Examination between 2000-2009 in Turkey

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

Beliefs and Behavior of Malaysia Undergraduate Female Students in a Public University Toward Breast Self-examination Practice

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