Use of the health belief model in determining frequency of breast self-examination.

摘要: The purpose of this research was to identify the relationships attitudes about breast self-examination and cancer frequency self-examination. health belief model used as a theoretical base. Likert scales were developed for independent variables susceptibility, seriousness, benefit, barriers, motivation; dependent variable A convenience sample 301 women drawn from large metropolitan city. Self-administered questionnaires contained scales, measure self-examination, demographic variables. Results supported model's prediction (R = .51; p less than or equal .01). In addition, benefits, motivation discriminated groupings according support relationship behavior Nursing implications are discussed.