Risk Factors and Early Screening Behavior for Breast Cancer in Rural Women / 여성건강간호학회지
Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing
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: 46-51, 2005.
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The aim of this study was to identify risk factors for breast cancer and early screening behavior in women in the community.METHOD:
The participants were 125 women residing in W city. Data was collected using an instrument developed by the researchers. Analysis was done using descriptive statistics, and the x2 test.RESULT:
For risk based on the Gail Model, age (above 50 years) had a distribution of 24.8%, first degree family history, 4.9%, age at first full term pregnancy, 13.8%, and benign breast cancer history, 4.9%. For risk based on other common risk factors, menopause had a distribution of 20.7%, did not breast feed, 15.4%, history of HRT, 7.3%, meat preference, 35.0%, and history of smoking or drinking, 2.4% and 43.5%, respectively. There was a significant difference in BSE and mammography screening behavior (x2=22.5, p< .00), but no difference in distribution of risk factors and screening behavior.CONCLUSION:
For effective prevention of breast cancer, it is necessary to develop an instrument for risk assessment and, through assessment, select women at high risk. It is also necessary to provide education and appropriate recommendations on screening behavior.
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Asunto principal:
Humo
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Mama
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Neoplasias de la Mama
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Menopausia
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Mamografía
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Fumar
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Tamizaje Masivo
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Factores de Riesgo
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Autoexamen de Mamas
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Medición de Riesgo
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio diagnóstico
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Estudio de etiología
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Estudio pronóstico
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Factores de riesgo
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Estudio de tamizaje
Límite:
Femenino
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Humanos
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Embarazo
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing
Año:
2005
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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