Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention (아시아태평양암예방학회)
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Breast, Cervical, and Colorectal Cancer Screening Status of a Group of Turkish Women

  • Gulten, Guvenc (Gulhane Military Medical Academy, School of Nursing, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecologic Nursing) ;
  • Memnun, Seven (Gulhane Military Medical Academy, School of Nursing, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecologic Nursing) ;
  • Ayse, Kilic (Gulhane Military Medical Academy, School of Nursing, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecologic Nursing) ;
  • Aygul, Akyuz (Gulhane Military Medical Academy, School of Nursing, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecologic Nursing) ;
  • Gulcin, Akcan (Gulhane Military Medical Academy, School of Nursing, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecologic Nursing)
  • Published : 2012.09.30
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Abstract

Introduction: The aim of the study was to determine the breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening rates and the influencing factors in a group of Turkish females. Methods: This descriptive study was conducted in a School of Nursing. The study sample consisted of 603 females who were the mothers/neighbors or relatives of the nursing students. Data collection forms were developed by the investigators after the relevant literature was screened and were used to collect the data. Results: Of the women aged 30 and over, 32.8% had undergone a pap smear test at least once in their life. Of those aged 50 and over, 48.2% had undergone mammography at least once and FOBT had been performed in 12% of these women in their life. Having heard of the screening tests before, knowing why they are done, and having information on the national cancer screening program were important factors influencing the rates of women having these tests done. Discussion: The results of this study show that the rates of women participating in national cervical, breast, and colorectal cancer screening programs are not at the desired levels. Having heard of the screening tests before, knowing why they are done, and having information on the national cancer screening program were important factors influencing the rates of women having these tests done. It is suggested that written and visual campaigns to promote the service should be used to educate a larger population, thus increasing the participation rates for cancer screening programs.

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