The effect of women’s breast cancer fear and social support perceptions on the process of participating in screening

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 52-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aygul Kissal ◽  
Birgül Vural ◽  
Fatma Ersin ◽  
Tuğba Solmaz
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Perceived Social Support ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Screening Process ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Cancer Fear

Introduction: Social support and fear have been shown to be important factors affecting women’s participation in breast cancer screening. This study aimed to determine the effect of women’s perceived breast cancer fear and social support on participating in the breast cancer screening process, and to investigate the relationship between the perception of breast cancer fear and social support. Methods: This is a descriptive study, carried out in a state hospital on 198 women. The data were collected through a Socio-Demographic Data Form, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), and Breast Cancer Fear Scale (BCFS) by the researchers by means of face-to-face interview. Results: There was no statistically significant difference between the women’s perceptions of social support and breast cancer fear and screening behaviors ( p > 0.05). It was found that the mean BCFS score of those who had a family history of breast cancer was high, and the MSPSS score was lower ( p < 0.05). There was a quite weak and statistically insignificant positive relationship between the women’s BCFS scores and perceived social support ( r = 0.08, p > 0.05), friend support ( r = 0.04, p > 0.05) and support from a special person ( r = 0.14, p > 0.05). Conclusion: We found no statistically significant difference between breast cancer fear, social support and the women’s screening behavior. However, breast cancer fear and the effect of social support on screening attitude may be important. Nurses and other health workers should particularly focus on social support and breast cancer fear in their health education programs. Formative research into the use of social support to promote positive empowering messages should be carried out and incorporated in future health promotion campaigns to improve the breast cancer screening process.

Relationship of Social Support and Social Burden to Repeated Breast Cancer Screening in the Women's Health Initiative.

2004 ◽  
Vol 23 (6) ◽  
pp. 582-594 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catherine R. Messina ◽  
Dorothy S. Lane ◽  
Karen Glanz ◽  
Delia Smith West ◽  
Vicky Taylor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Women's Health ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
Women's Health Initiative ◽  
Social Burden ◽  
Health Initiative ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Women’S Health Initiative

scholarly journals Association of Sociodemographic Factors, Breast Cancer Fear, and Perceived Self-Efficacy With Breast Cancer Screening Behaviors Among Middle-Aged Nigerian Women

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
pp. 117822342110436
Author(s):  
Rita Ngozi Ezema ◽  
Charles Chima Igbokwe ◽  
Tochi Emmanuel Iwuagwu ◽  
Olaoluwa Samson Agbaje ◽  
Justina Ifeoma Ofuebe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Middle Aged ◽  
Nigerian Women ◽  
The Past ◽  
High Level ◽  
Cancer Fear

Introduction: Breast cancer (BC) is a major public health problem among women. However, BC screening uptake is abysmally low among Nigerian women. This study evaluated the association of BC fear and perceived self-efficacy with BC screening (clinical breast exam [CBE] and mammography) among middle-aged Nigerian women. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among middle-aged women in Enugu State, southeast Nigeria. The data were collected between September 2019 and February 2020. The BC screening uptake, fear, and self-efficacy were assessed using the validated Breast Cancer Screening Questionnaire (BCSQ), Champion Breast Cancer Fear Scale (CBCFS), and Champion’s Mammography Self-Efficacy Scale (CMSES). Data were analyzed using frequencies and percentages, chi-square test, and univariate analysis of variance. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression models were used to examine independent associations between selected sociodemographic factors, cancer fear, perceived self-efficacy, and BC screening. Results: The mean age of the participants was 55.3 years (SD: 5.75). More than half of the women (51%) reported having a BC screening in the past 12 months. However, only 12.5% and 16.9% reported having a CBE or mammogram in the past 12 months. The prevalence of a high, moderate, and low level of fear was 68%, 22.3%, and 9.8%, respectively. The prevalence of a high, moderate, and low self-efficacy level was 50.6%, 37.5%, and 12.0%, respectively. The multivariable logistics regression analysis showed that women aged 50-59 years and 60-64 years were 3.5 times (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 3.50, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 2.07-5.89, P < .0001), and 5.92 times (AOR = 5.92 95% CI: 2.63-13.35, P < .0001), respectively, more likely to perform mammogram than those aged 40-49 years. Women with a high level of self-efficacy were 2.68 times (AOR = 2.68, 95% CI: 1.15-6.26, P < .0001) more likely to use mammographic screening than those with low self-efficacy. Although not statistically significant, women with a moderate level of BC fear were 0.56 times less likely to use mammogram than women with a low level of BC fear. Conclusion: A low proportion of women underwent CBE or mammography. Women had a high level of BC fear and a moderate level of self-efficacy for BC screening. The findings emphasize the need for health educational and psychosocial interventions that improve self-efficacy and promote regular BC screening among middle-aged women.

scholarly journals Integrating multiple community perspectives in intervention development

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 357-371 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yamil� Molina ◽  
Karriem S Watson ◽  
Liliana G San Miguel ◽  
Karen Aguirre ◽  
Mariana Hernandez-Flores ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Intervention Development ◽  
Develop Breast Cancer ◽  
National Guidelines ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Community Perspectives

Abstract We offer a framework and exemplify how to integrate multiple community perspectives in research to develop breast cancer screening interventions among Latinas non-adherent to national guidelines. We leverage members of an academic institution’s community consultative service [community engagement advisory board (CEAB) members]; study team members [community health workers (CHWs)] and study-eligible individuals (non-adherent Latinas). First, we asked what was needed from CEAB members (N=17), CHWs (N=14) and non-adherent Latinas (N=20) in one-time semi-structured group consultations and focus groups. Second, we drafted materials. Third, we conducted group consultations and focus groups with a new set of CEAB members (N=13), CHWs (N=17) and non-adherent Latinas (N=16) to reflect on our initial analysis and draft materials. Fourth, we finalized interventions. Certain recommendations were shared across stakeholders and simple to integrate (e.g. costs → access to free services). Some recommendations varied, but complementary integration was possible (e.g. location versus recruitment → multiple recruitment in multiple community areas). Others were distinct across stakeholders and resulted in strategies to recognize participants’ agency and inform their choices about breast cancer screening (e.g. differences in preferred information about screening → personalized information and evidence about all screening options).

Social Support and Cervical and Breast Cancer Screening in Argentinean Women From a Rural Population

2009 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 269-276 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carmen Justina Gamarra ◽  
Elisabete Pimenta Araújo Paz ◽  
Rosane Harter Griep
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
Rural Population

Breast Cancer Screening in Older African-American Women: Qualitative Research Findings

1994 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 286-293 ◽  
Author(s):  
Irene Tessaro ◽  
Eugenia Eng ◽  
Jacqueline Smith
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Qualitative Research ◽  
African American ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
African American Women ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
Health Concerns ◽  
American Women ◽  
Older African American Women

Purpose. The purpose of this study was to gain a better understanding of the cultural meanings that shape the breast cancer screening behavior of older African-American women. Design. Qualitative research methods elicited social and cultural themes related to breast cancer screening. Setting. Focus group interviews were conducted in the natural settings (churches, etc.) of older African-American women. Subjects. Interviews were conducted with 132 members from 14 social networks of older African-American women. Measures. A focus group guide asked about 1) perceived risk of breast cancer, 2) behavioral intentions about breast cancer screening, 3) health seeking behavior, and 4) social support. Results. For older African-American women: other health concerns are of more concern than breast cancer; age is generally not recognized as a risk factor for breast cancer; fear of finding breast cancer and its social consequences are salient barriers to mammography; they tend to rely on breast self-exam rather than mammography to detect a breast problem; cost may be more an issue of competing priorities than cost per se; the tradition is to go to doctors for a problem, not prevention; and women in their own social networks are important sources of social support for health concerns. Conclusions. These data offer explanations for mammography screening in older African-American women and emphasize the strength of naturally existing sources of social support for designing interventions to increase breast cancer screening.

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

2014 ◽  
Vol 15 (22) ◽  
pp. 9817-9822 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyed Mostafa Shiryazdi ◽  
Golrasteh Kholasehzadeh ◽  
Hossein Neamatzadeh ◽  
Saeed Kargar
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
Health Beliefs ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Screening Behaviors

scholarly journals Breast Cancer Screening Among Medical Staff in Tehran, Iran: Improvement of Early Detection

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hossein Yahyazadeh ◽  
Marzieh Beheshti ◽  
Azita Abdollahinejad ◽  
Maria Hashemian ◽  
Narges Sistany Allahabad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
Medical Staff ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Breast Diseases ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Screening Programs

Breast cancer is the most prevalent Iranian female malignancy. Breast screening reduces the number of malignant breast diseases. We aimed to assess the results of the pilot breast cancer screening on early detection in female medical staff in Milad Hospital, Tehran, Iran. A cross-sectional study. Female medical staff from Milad Hospital, Tehran, Iran, were examined by a specialist in 2016. A checklist, including demographic data, was completed by the participants. If necessary, they referred to as sonography or mammography. Data were analyzed using SPSS software. Of 746 people enrolled, 137 had no pathological point, 609 had suspicious or positive findings that were referred for further investigation, 449 had normal findings, and 7 had suspicious mass and were biopsied, 6 were benign. One case had primary invasive cancer. Since screening for breast cancer helps to early detection of this disease, the implementation of cancer screening programs should be on the priority of health authorities.

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