Factors Related to the Stage of Mammography Screening in Married Korean Women.
- Author:
Hea Kung HUR
1
;
So Mi PARK
;
Gi Yon KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Mammography;
Health belief;
Decisional balances
- MeSH:
Breast Diseases;
Breast Neoplasms;
Education;
Female;
Humans;
Mammography*;
Mass Screening*
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Adult Nursing
2004;16(1):72-81
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine factors related to different stages of mammography screening based on the transtheoretical model (TTM) and health belief model (HBM). METHOD: 143 women were recruited from community centers in W city. The mean age was 44.08 (SD=7.78) and 74 (51.7%) had experienced education on preventative behavior related to breast cancer. The Decisional Balance Scale (Pros and Cons of mammography) and Stages of Adoption of Mammography Scale by Rakowski et al. (1992) and the revised Health Belief Model Scale (Perceived Seriousness, Perceived Susceptibility and Health Motivation) by Champion (1993) were used. RESULTS: According to the stage of adoption of mammography, 17.4% of the women were in pre-contemplation, 45.5% in contemplation, 24.5% in action, and 12.6% in maintenance. The mean differences for pros, and the decisional balances between the stages of mammography adoption were significant (F=8.84, p=.000; F=7.20, p=.000). Education related to prevention of breast cancer was the most important variable. Prevention education, history of breast disease and pros of mammography explained the stages of mammography adoption (R2=26%). CONCLUSION: Findings support TTM as a useful tool for improving mammography adherence. Behavioral interventions that target decisional balance and health belief can effectively promote adherence to mammography.
