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Effects of education and support on breast self-examination in older women.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  8183657     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of an educational program and structured support on breast self-examination (BSE) frequency, proficiency, and perceived control in middle-aged and older women at 6 and 12 months after instruction. Women were randomly assigned to one of three treatment groups: (a) no-support control group; (b) peer support group; and (c) selected partner support group. All women received the same instructional program. Women assigned to peer and selected partner support groups received additional reinforcement from their partners to perform BSE for the next 6 months. There were significant differences between the initial interview and 6-month scores on BSE frequency, expert and self-rating of proficiency, and perceived skill. Self and expert ratings of proficiency and perceived skill continued to increase at 12 months postinstruction. No significant differences were found among the three support treatment groups.
Authors:
L M Lierman; H M Young; G Powell-Cope; F Georgiadou; J Q Benoliel
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Clinical Trial; Comparative Study; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Nursing research     Volume:  43     ISSN:  0029-6562     ISO Abbreviation:  Nurs Res     Publication Date:    1994 May-Jun
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1994-06-16     Completed Date:  1994-06-16     Revised Date:  2007-11-14    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0376404     Medline TA:  Nurs Res     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  158-63     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM; N    
Affiliation:
Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing Department, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Age Factors
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Breast Self-Examination / psychology*,  standards,  utilization*
Female
Health Education*
Health Status
Humans
Middle Aged
Patient Compliance
Self Concept
Social Support*
Grant Support
ID/Acronym/Agency:
R01-NR01618/NR/NINR NIH HHS

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