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Lee, Sim, and Ahn: Factors Affecting Periodic Screening Behaviors for Breast Cancer among Hospital Nurses
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Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing

Korean Journal of Women Health Nursing 2010; 16(4): 390-398.

Published online: 22 December 2010

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4069/kjwhn.2010.16.4.390

Factors Affecting Periodic Screening Behaviors for Breast Cancer among Hospital Nurses

Suk Ok Lee1, Eun Soon Sim2, Sukhee Ahn3

1Assistant Professor, Department of Nursing, Silla University, Korea.

2Chief of Nursing, Busan Ilsin Christian Hospital, Korea.

3Associate Professor, College of Nursing, Chungnam National University, Korea.

Address reprint requests to: Ahn, Sukhee, College of Nursing, Chungnam National University, 6 Munwha 1-dong, Jung-gu, Daejeon 301-747, Korea. Tel: 82-42-580-8324, Fax: 82-42-580-8309, sukheeahn@cnu.ac.kr

Received 20 October 2010       Accepted 6 December 2010

Copyright © 2010 Korean Academy of Women's Health Nursing

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to analyze periodic screening behaviors for breast cancer and factors affecting the screening behaviors among hospital nurses.

Methods

A total of 461 nurses were recruited from 15 hospitals located in two southern areas of Korea. The Champion's Health Beliefs Model Scale-Korean version and a structured study questionnaire were used for data collection. Data were collected during July and August 2008.

Results

Nurses who performed periodic mammography accounted for 15.6% of the total, while 22.8% performed periodic breast self-examination (BSE). Among married nurses, the rates of periodic mammography and BSE were significantly different by age, menopausal status, delivery experience, family history of breast cancer, and experiences of cervical cancer screening. Significant factors affecting periodic mammography were family history of breast cancer, experiences of cervical cancer screening, age above 40, and performance of periodic BSE. For health beliefs, levels of severity, confidentiality and barrier were significant factors for periodic BSE.

Conclusion

Nurses, who are role models for health promoting behaviors, did not adequately performing periodic BSE and mammography. A health promotion program for breast cancer designed for hospital nurses is needed to improve performance rates for periodic screening behaviors for breast cancer.

Keywords: Nurse, Breast cancer screening, Breast self examination

Figures and Tables

Table 1
Pattern of Periodic Screening Behaviors of Breast Cancer (N=461)
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†BSE=breast self-examination.

Table 2
Comparison of Subjects' Characteristics by Periodic Screening Behaviors for Breast Cancer (N=210)
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Table 3
Comparison of Health Belief Scores by Periodic Screening Behaviors for Breast Cancer (N=210)
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Table 4
Factors Affecting on Periodic Screening Behavior of Breast Cancer (N=210)
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