Qualitative research about reasons of delaying to receive medical treatment among patients with breast cancer

VernacularTitle:乳腺癌患者延误就医原因的质性研究
Author: Ruijun WANG ; Wanxia YAO ; Yingqi ZHONG ; Cong YAO ; Gaojuan LI
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Breast cancer; Delay to receive medical treatment; Reason; Qualitative research (2006.YK.27)
From: Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2010;26(2):48-50
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To know the masons of delaying to receive medical treatment among patients with breast cancer, and then reference to related health education. Methods 13 patients with breast cancer were selected in this research, interviewed them by phenomenological method to know their reasons of delaying to receive medical treatment, analized the results of interview by Clolaizzi method. Results The were five themes for patients with breast cancer about delaying to receive medical treatment, they were not understand breast cancer-related knowledge, shortage of method of self-examination, psychological factors, working pressure and family factors, social environment factors. Conclusions We should strengthen breast cancer-related health education when changed women's traditional ideas and ameliorated their family and social environment.