J Korean Acad Adult Nurs.  2001 Dec;13(4):551-559.

Predicting Factors of Breast Self-Examination Among Middle Aged Women

• Lee YW
• Lee EH

Abstract

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to identify predicting factors of the performance of breast self-examination (BSE) among Korean middle-aged women based upon the Health Belief Model. METHOD: A descriptive design was used for this study. A total of 309 convenience samples were recruited from Yonsu-Gu, Inchon. The Champion's Health Belief Model Scale was used to measure the health belief related variables of susceptibility, severity, benefits, barriers, confidence, and health motivation. The performance of BSE asked of it was as ever or never performed during the last year. The obtained data were analysed using descriptive statistics, x2-test, t-test, and logistic regression. RESULT: Results showed that 32% had ever BSE last year. Age and BSE education among demographic characteristics were significantly associated with the performance of BSE. Thus, these demographic variables were added to the logistic regression analyses with the health belief variables. As a result, age, BSE education, health motivation, and confidence significantly explained the performance of BSE.
CONCLUSION
This study suggests that it is important that the development of BSE educational programs increase confidence and motivation, particularly for middle aged-Korean women.

Keyword

Breast self-examination; Breast cancer; Health belief

MeSH Terms

Breast Neoplasms
Breast Self-Examination*
Breast*
Education
Female
Health Education
Humans
Incheon
Logistic Models
Middle Aged*
Motivation