Predictors of Mammography Participation Among Rural Korean Women Age 40 and Over / 간호학회지
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
; : 1443-1450, 2005.
Article
in English
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-82521
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ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The study was conducted to identify predictors of mammography screening for rural Korean women according to 'Stage of Change' from the Transtheoretical Model which, along with the Health Belief Model, formed the theoretical basis for this study.METHODS:
A cross-sectional descriptive design was utilized. Through convenience sampling 432 women were selected from 2 rural areas. Data were collected by survey. Health beliefs constructs were measured with Champion's HBM Scale-Korea version. Mammography participation was measured using the Stage of Mammography Adoption Scale developed by Rakowski, et al. (1992).RESULTS:
The most frequent stage of mammography adoption was 'contemplation' (40.5%). Predictors of stage of mammography adoption included 'mammogram recommended by health professional' (beta=0.59, t=16.12, p=.000), 'perceived benefits' (beta=0.09, t=2.21, p=.050), 'perceived susceptibility' (beta=0.09, t=1.98, p=.050), and 'perceived barriers' (beta= 0.07, t= -2.05, p=.041). 'Mammogram recommended by health professional' demonstrated the greatest association with having a mammogram.CONCLUSION:
Health professionals play key roles in improving mammography participation and should recognize the importance of their role in cancer prevention and be more actively involved in education and counseling on prevention of breast cancer.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Rural Population
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Mammography
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Patient Acceptance of Health Care
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Analysis of Variance
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Korea
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Models, Psychological
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Prognostic study
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Qualitative research
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Risk factors
Aspects:
Social determinants of health
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
Year:
2005
Document type:
Article