| Increasing mammography and cervical cancer knowledge and screening behaviors with an educational program. | |
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PMID: 22201656 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Purpose/Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of using an educational program based on self-efficacy to increase knowledge and create behavior change regarding recommended mammography and Papanicolaou (Pap) test screening guidelines.Design: Pretest and post-test, prospective.Setting: An urban county in northern Indiana.Sample: 56 women who attended one of four educational programs and 47 women who responded 15 months later.Methods: The one-hour educational programs based on self-efficacy included vicarious experiences and verbal persuasion regarding breast and cervical screening practices. Two programs were offered to local church groups as part of a health fair, and two were offered through health promotion initiatives sponsored by private businesses.Main Research Variables: Demographics, knowledge of breast and cervical cancer, and screening behaviors.Findings: Knowledge of risk and screening guidelines increased significantly immediately following the educational program (p < 0.001) and did not decrease significantly 15 months later (p = 0.57). Family history and history of human papillomavirus and sexually transmitted diseases were the top known risk factors for breast and cervical cancers, respectively. Participant-reported rates of screening behaviors increased 15 months later for mammography (100%) and Pap test (84%).Conclusions: Educational interventions based on self-efficacy increased knowledge of breast and cervical health and helped increase the rate of mammography and Pap tests.Implications for Nursing: Preparing women with strategies to complete a mammogram and Pap test is an important approach to enhancing self-efficacy and increasing screening behaviors. |
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Theresa A Kessler |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Oncology nursing forum Volume: 39 ISSN: 1538-0688 ISO Abbreviation: Oncol Nurs Forum Publication Date: 2012 Jan |
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Created Date: 2011-12-28 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7809033 Medline TA: Oncol Nurs Forum Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 61-8 Citation Subset: IM; N |
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Valparaiso University in Indiana. |
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