Knowledge Levels and Health Beliefs of Turkish Young Women About Breast Cancer

Funda Evcili; Esma Erdem

Makale detayları

Knowledge Levels and Health Beliefs of Turkish Young Women About Breast Cancer

Yazarlar:

Funda Evcili | Esma Erdem

Yayıncı:

Marmara University

Ana Başlıklar:

Obstetrics and Gynocology Nursing

Dergi:

Clinical and Experimental Health Sciences Vol.14 Issue 4, pp.952-958

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

12/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001329766

pISSN:

2459-1459

Anahtar kelimeler:

Özet:

 Objective: This study was conducted to determine the knowledge levels and health beliefs of young women studying at university regarding breast cancer and breast self-examination BSE. Methods: This descriptive studys sample consisted of 812 female students. Data were collected using the Personal Information Form, Comprehensive Breast Cancer Knowledge Test CBCKT and Champion Health Belief Model Scale CHBMS. The data were transferred to SPSS for Windows 22.0. The descriptive statistical analysis and Pearson Correlation Analysis was used to evaluate the relationships between parameters. Predictive factors associated with breast self-examination among young women were tested with multivariate logistic regression analysis. The results were evaluated bidirectionally at 95 confidence interval and significance level p.05. Results: The participants mean age was 20.09 1.64 years and 12 had a family history of breast cancer. 12.1 of the participants stated that they performed BSE regularly. The mean total score of the participants in the CBCKT was 12.482.41; the mean scores in the subdimensions of sensitivity, caringseriousness, health motivation, benefit perception, barrier perception, and self-efficacyconfidence of the CHBMS were 8.262.42; 20.803.21; 19.202.70; 16.503.02; 18.283.36; 39.923.40, respectively. Married young women had a 4.86 times higher likelihood of performing BSE compared to unmarried young women AOR  4.86, 95 CI: 2.16-10.48. A family history of breast cancer was significantly associated with the practice of BSE. It was determined that young women with a family history of breast cancer were 3.46 times more likely to engage in BSE compared to those without a family history AOR  3.46, 95 CI: 1.689.86. Young women who perceived their knowledge about breast cancer as sufficient were found to have a 1.86 times higher likelihood of performing BSE compared to those who did not AOR  1.86, 95 CI: 1.003.40. Holding other factors constant, there was a 1.72 times increase in the likelihood of conducting breast self-examinations with a one-unit increase in age AOR  1.72, 95 CI: 1.061.20. Conclusion: This study found that as participants knowledge levels about breast cancer  BSE increased, their sensitivity, concernseriousness, health motivation, perceived benefits, and self-efficacyconfidence also increased, while perceived barriers decreased. There is an urgent need to increase knowledge and practice of breast self-examination to prevent and detect breast cancer at its early stage.

 Objective: This study was conducted to determine the knowledge levels and health beliefs of young women studying at university regarding breast cancer and breast self-examination BSE. Methods: This descriptive studys sample consisted of 812 female students. Data were collected using the Personal Information Form, Comprehensive Breast Cancer Knowledge Test CBCKT and Champion Health Belief Model Scale CHBMS. The data were transferred to SPSS for Windows 22.0. The descriptive statistical analysis and Pearson Correlation Analysis was used to evaluate the relationships between parameters. Predictive factors associated with breast self-examination among young women were tested with multivariate logistic regression analysis. The results were evaluated bidirectionally at 95 confidence interval and significance level p.05. Results: The participants mean age was 20.09 1.64 years and 12 had a family history of breast cancer. 12.1 of the participants stated that they performed BSE regularly. The mean total score of the participants in the CBCKT was 12.482.41; the mean scores in the subdimensions of sensitivity, caringseriousness, health motivation, benefit perception, barrier perception, and self-efficacyconfidence of the CHBMS were 8.262.42; 20.803.21; 19.202.70; 16.503.02; 18.283.36; 39.923.40, respectively. Married young women had a 4.86 times higher likelihood of performing BSE compared to unmarried young women AOR  4.86, 95 CI: 2.16-10.48. A family history of breast cancer was significantly associated with the practice of BSE. It was determined that young women with a family history of breast cancer were 3.46 times more likely to engage in BSE compared to those without a family history AOR  3.46, 95 CI: 1.689.86. Young women who perceived their knowledge about breast cancer as sufficient were found to have a 1.86 times higher likelihood of performing BSE compared to those who did not AOR  1.86, 95 CI: 1.003.40. Holding other factors constant, there was a 1.72 times increase in the likelihood of conducting breast self-examinations with a one-unit increase in age AOR  1.72, 95 CI: 1.061.20. Conclusion: This study found that as participants knowledge levels about breast cancer  BSE increased, their sensitivity, concernseriousness, health motivation, perceived benefits, and self-efficacyconfidence also increased, while perceived barriers decreased. There is an urgent need to increase knowledge and practice of breast self-examination to prevent and detect breast cancer at its early stage.

 Objective: This study was conducted to determine the knowledge levels and health beliefs of young women studying at university regarding breast cancer and breast self-examination BSE. Methods: This descriptive studys sample consisted of 812 female students. Data were collected using the Personal Information Form, Comprehensive Breast Cancer Knowledge Test CBCKT and Champion Health Belief Model Scale CHBMS. The data were transferred to SPSS for Windows 22.0. The descriptive statistical analysis and Pearson Correlation Analysis was used to evaluate the relationships between parameters. Predictive factors associated with breast self-examination among young women were tested with multivariate logistic regression analysis. The results were evaluated bidirectionally at 95 confidence interval and significance level p.05. Results: The participants mean age was 20.09 1.64 years and 12 had a family history of breast cancer. 12.1 of the participants stated that they performed BSE regularly. The mean total score of the participants in the CBCKT was 12.482.41; the mean scores in the subdimensions of sensitivity, caringseriousness, health motivation, benefit perception, barrier perception, and self-efficacyconfidence of the CHBMS were 8.262.42; 20.803.21; 19.202.70; 16.503.02; 18.283.36; 39.923.40, respectively. Married young women had a 4.86 times higher likelihood of performing BSE compared to unmarried young women AOR  4.86, 95 CI: 2.16-10.48. A family history of breast cancer was significantly associated with the practice of BSE. It was determined that young women with a family history of breast cancer were 3.46 times more likely to engage in BSE compared to those without a family history AOR  3.46, 95 CI: 1.689.86. Young women who perceived their knowledge about breast cancer as sufficient were found to have a 1.86 times higher likelihood of performing BSE compared to those who did not AOR  1.86, 95 CI: 1.003.40. Holding other factors constant, there was a 1.72 times increase in the likelihood of conducting breast self-examinations with a one-unit increase in age AOR  1.72, 95 CI: 1.061.20. Conclusion: This study found that as participants knowledge levels about breast cancer  BSE increased, their sensitivity, concernseriousness, health motivation, perceived benefits, and self-efficacyconfidence also increased, while perceived barriers decreased. There is an urgent need to increase knowledge and practice of breast self-examination to prevent and detect breast cancer at its early stage.

 Objective: This study was conducted to determine the knowledge levels and health beliefs of young women studying at university regarding breast cancer and breast self-examination BSE. Methods: This descriptive studys sample consisted of 812 female students. Data were collected using the Personal Information Form, Comprehensive Breast Cancer Knowledge Test CBCKT and Champion Health Belief Model Scale CHBMS. The data were transferred to SPSS for Windows 22.0. The descriptive statistical analysis and Pearson Correlation Analysis was used to evaluate the relationships between parameters. Predictive factors associated with breast self-examination among young women were tested with multivariate logistic regression analysis. The results were evaluated bidirectionally at 95 confidence interval and significance level p.05. Results: The participants mean age was 20.09 1.64 years and 12 had a family history of breast cancer. 12.1 of the participants stated that they performed BSE regularly. The mean total score of the participants in the CBCKT was 12.482.41; the mean scores in the subdimensions of sensitivity, caringseriousness, health motivation, benefit perception, barrier perception, and self-efficacyconfidence of the CHBMS were 8.262.42; 20.803.21; 19.202.70; 16.503.02; 18.283.36; 39.923.40, respectively. Married young women had a 4.86 times higher likelihood of performing BSE compared to unmarried young women AOR  4.86, 95 CI: 2.16-10.48. A family history of breast cancer was significantly associated with the practice of BSE. It was determined that young women with a family history of breast cancer were 3.46 times more likely to engage in BSE compared to those without a family history AOR  3.46, 95 CI: 1.689.86. Young women who perceived their knowledge about breast cancer as sufficient were found to have a 1.86 times higher likelihood of performing BSE compared to those who did not AOR  1.86, 95 CI: 1.003.40. Holding other factors constant, there was a 1.72 times increase in the likelihood of conducting breast self-examinations with a one-unit increase in age AOR  1.72, 95 CI: 1.061.20. Conclusion: This study found that as participants knowledge levels about breast cancer  BSE increased, their sensitivity, concernseriousness, health motivation, perceived benefits, and self-efficacyconfidence also increased, while perceived barriers decreased. There is an urgent need to increase knowledge and practice of breast self-examination to prevent and detect breast cancer at its early stage.

Makale detayları

Knowledge Levels and Health Beliefs of Turkish Young Women About Breast Cancer

Yazarlar:

Funda Evcili | Esma Erdem

Yayıncı:

Marmara University

Ana Başlıklar:

Obstetrics and Gynocology Nursing

Dergi:

Clinical and Experimental Health Sciences Vol.14 Issue 4, pp.952-958

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

12/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001329766

pISSN:

2459-1459

Breast cancer

breast self-examination

knowledge

health belief

women

Sayı

Makale detayları

Knowledge Levels and Health Beliefs of Turkish Young Women About Breast Cancer

Yazarlar: Funda Evcili | Esma Erdem

Yayıncı: Marmara University

Ana Başlıklar: Obstetrics and Gynocology Nursing

Dergi: Clinical and Experimental Health Sciences Vol.14 Issue 4, pp.952-958

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 12/2024

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001329766

pISSN: 2459-1459

Breast cancer

breast self-examination

knowledge

health belief

women

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Funda Evcili | Esma Erdem

Yayıncı:

Marmara University

Ana Başlıklar:

Obstetrics and Gynocology Nursing

Dergi:

Clinical and Experimental Health Sciences Vol.14 Issue 4, pp.952-958

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

12/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001329766

pISSN:

2459-1459