| Performance of breast self-examination by women at high risk for breast cancer. | |
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PMID: 3424847 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Women at high risk for breast cancer were compared to low risk women with respect to frequency of breast self-examination (BSE), knowledge and quality of BSE, and attitudinal variables. The women at high risk did not practice BSE more frequently than women at low risk, although they were more knowledgeable about BSE, more focused on breast cancer, and less confident in physician proficiency in conducting a breast exam. The rate of monthly BSE practice was low in both groups. Self-confidence about performing BSE was most strongly associated with BSE frequency in both groups. No other variables predicted BSE frequency in the high risk group. In the low risk group, knowledge of BSE technique and breast cancer focus were additional significant predictors. |
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Authors:
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S W Alagna; P J Morokoff; J M Bevett; D M Reddy |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S. |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Women & health Volume: 12 ISSN: 0363-0242 ISO Abbreviation: Women Health Publication Date: 1987 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1988-02-05 Completed Date: 1988-02-05 Revised Date: 2009-05-20 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7608076 Medline TA: Women Health Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 29-46 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Medical Psychology, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD 20814-4799. |
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Adolescent Adult Aged Attitude to Health Breast* Breast Neoplasms / genetics, prevention & control* Humans Male Middle Aged Palpation* Risk Factors |
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