Korean Journal of Adult Nursing (성인간호학회지)
- Volume 13 Issue 4
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- Pages.551-559
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- 2001
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- 1225-4886(pISSN)
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- 2288-338X(eISSN)
Predicting Factors of Breast Self-Examination Among Middle Aged Women
장년기 여성의 유방자가검진 수행에 대한 예측변수
- Lee, Young-Whee (Inha University, Division of Nursing) ;
- Lee, Eun-Hyun (Ajou University, Division of Nursing)
- Published : 2001.12.30
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to identify predicting factors of the performance of breast self-examination (BSE) among Korean middle-aged women based upon the Health Belief Model. Method: A descriptive design was used for this study. A total of 309 convenience samples were recruited from Yonsu-Gu, Inchon. The Champion's Health Belief Model Scale was used to measure the health belief related variables of susceptibility, severity, benefits, barriers, confidence, and health motivation. The performance of BSE asked of it was as ever or never performed during the last year. The obtained data were analysed using descriptive statistics,