Variables Related to Breast Self-Examination: Model Generation
1992; SAGE Publishing; Volume: 16; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1111/j.1471-6402.1992.tb00241.x
ISSN1471-6402
AutoresVictoria L. Champion, Theodore K. Miller,
Tópico(s)Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
ResumoUsing a prospective design, variables from several relevant social psychological theories that would predict breast self-examination were identified. The participants included a probability sample of 362 women who were 35 or older. Instruments were tested for validity and reliability. Data were collected from each participant twice, 1 year apart, using an in-person interview for Time 1 and a telephone interview for Time 2. Results of standardized path coefficients (beta) indicated that breast self-examination (BSE) at Time 2 was directly related to BSE at Time 1 (.76). Indirect paths for susceptibility (.40), health motivation (.46), and barriers (- .54) were identified. All paths mentioned were significant ( p ≤ .01). Findings have implications for interventions to increase BSE in women 35 and older.
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