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Predictors of mammography participation among rural Korean women age 40 and over.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  16415625     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
PURPOSE: The study was conducted to identify predictors of mammography screening for rural Korean women according to 'Stage of Change' from the Transtheoretical Model which, along with the Health Belief Model, formed the theoretical basis for this study. METHODS: A cross-sectional descriptive design was utilized. Through convenience sampling 432 women were selected from 2 rural areas. Data were collected by survey. Health beliefs constructs were measured with Champion's HBM Scale-Korea version. Mammography participation was measured using the Stage of Mammography Adoption Scale developed by Rakowski, et al. (1992). RESULTS: The most frequent stage of mammography adoption was 'contemplation' (40.5%). Predictors of stage of mammography adoption included 'mammogram recommended by health professional' (beta=0.59, t=16.12, p=.000), 'perceived benefits' (beta=0.09, t=2.21, p=.050), 'perceived susceptibility' (beta=0.09, t=1.98, p=.050), and 'perceived barriers' (beta= 0.07, t= -2.05, p=.041). 'Mammogram recommended by health professional' demonstrated the greatest association with having a mammogram. CONCLUSION: Health professionals play key roles in improving mammography participation and should recognize the importance of their role in cancer prevention and be more actively involved in education and counseling on prevention of breast cancer.
Authors:
Hea Kung Hur; Gi Yon Kim; So Mi Park
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Multicenter Study; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Taehan Kanho Hakhoe chi     Volume:  35     ISSN:  1598-2874     ISO Abbreviation:  Taehan Kanho Hakhoe Chi     Publication Date:  2005 Dec 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2006-01-17     Completed Date:  2006-05-17     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101191388     Medline TA:  Taehan Kanho Hakhoe Chi     Country:  Korea (South)    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1443-50     Citation Subset:  IM; N    
Affiliation:
Department of Nursing, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Kangwon-do, Korea.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Aged
Analysis of Variance
Cross-Sectional Studies
Female
Humans
Korea
Mammography / utilization*
Middle Aged
Models, Psychological
Patient Acceptance of Health Care / psychology*
Rural Population

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