Health Beliefs and Rates of Breast Cancer Screening among Arab Women

2006 ◽  
Vol 15 (5) ◽  
pp. 520-530 ◽  
Author(s):  
Faisal Azaiza ◽  
Miri Cohen
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
Health Beliefs ◽  
Arab Women

The Impact of the Theory-Based Training on Beliefs of Women towards Breast Cancer Screening Behaviors

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 229-235
Author(s):  
Alireza Didarloo ◽  
Leila Mokhtary ◽  
Hamid-Reza Khalkhali ◽  
Soheila Ahangarzadeh-Rezaei
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
Health Beliefs ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Health Belief ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Belief Model ◽  
Screening Behaviors

Background: Breast cancer is the most prevalent type of cancer among women that is fatal if not diagnosed and treated in due time. Health beliefs play an important role in people's willingness to engage in health-promoting behaviors. Objective: The aim of the study was to examine the effects of the health belief model (HBM)-based training intervention on women’s health beliefs towards breast cancer screening behaviors. Methods: The study of educational intervention was conducted on women referred to healthcare centers. The sample was selected by convenient sampling and randomly assigned to control and intervention groups of 50 subjects. The intervention group received the theory-based training intervention, but the control group received only the routine care. Champion’s Health Belief Model Scale (CHBMS) was used for collecting the study data. Data analysis was performed using independent t-test, paired t-test, Chi-squared test, and correlation coefficient in SPSS software version 16.00. Results: The mean age of the subjects for control and intervention groups was 39.06±9.78, 38.32±8.27, respectively. Overall, 38%, 12% and 13%of the subjects reported breast selfexamination behavior, mammography and clinical breast examinations, respectively. Before the intervention program, the overall mean score of health beliefs in groups of control and intervention was 160.82±23.28, and 159.14±20.61, respectively. After educational intervention, the overall mean score of beliefs in the intervention group changed from 159.14±20.61 to 195.26±24.42, and it was statistically significant (p<0.001). In the control group, after the intervention, no significant changes were observed in the mean score of total health beliefs and were not statistically significant (p>0.05). Among the variables of the HBM, women's perceived self-efficacy toward breast selfexamination experienced the most positive change after an educational intervention. Conclusion: Our results indicated that HBM-based training significantly improved women’s beliefs toward breast cancer screening behaviors. It is suggested that trainers in the healthcare system use these educational approaches to promote people’s beliefs toward breast cancer and its screening methods.

scholarly journals Do socioeconomic factors influence breast cancer screening practices among Arab women in Qatar?

BMJ Open ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. e005596-e005596 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. T. Donnelly ◽  
A.-H. Al Khater ◽  
M. G. Al Kuwari ◽  
S. B. Al-Bader ◽  
N. Al-Meer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Socioeconomic Factors ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
Arab Women ◽  
Screening Practices

scholarly journals Age, Health Beliefs and Breast Cancer Screening Program Participation in Valencian Community, Spain

2004 ◽  
Vol 78 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yolanda Andreu Vaillo ◽  
Mª José Galdón Garrido ◽  
Estrella Durá Ferrandis ◽  
Stephanie Carretero Gómez ◽  
José Tuells Hernández
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
Health Beliefs ◽  
Screening Program ◽  
Program Participation ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening Program ◽  
Cancer Screening Program

Sociocultural Influences on Arab Women’s Participation in Breast Cancer Screening in Qatar

2016 ◽  
Vol 27 (5) ◽  
pp. 714-726 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jasmine J. Hwang ◽  
Tam T. Donnelly ◽  
Carol Ewashen ◽  
Elaine McKiel ◽  
Shelley Raffin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
Arab Women ◽  
Screening Practices ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Health Care Structure ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
The Individual

Breast cancer, the most common cancer among Arab women in Qatar, significantly affects the morbidity and mortality of Arab women largely because of low participation rates in breast cancer screening. We used a critical ethnographic approach to uncover and describe factors that influence Arab women’s breast cancer screening practices. We conducted semistructured interviews with 15 health care practitioners in Qatar. Through thematic analysis of the data, we found three major factors influencing breast cancer screening practices: (a) beliefs, attitudes, and practices regarding women’s bodies, health, and illness; (b) religious beliefs and a culturally sensitive health care structure; and (c) culturally specific gender relations and roles. Arab women’s health practices cannot be understood in isolation from the sociocultural environment. The problem of low rates of breast cancer screening practices and supportive interventions must be addressed within the context and not be limited to the individual.

The effect of peer education on health beliefs about breast cancer screening

2019 ◽  
Vol 66 (4) ◽  
pp. 498-505
Author(s):  
S. Yurt ◽  
R. Saglam Aksut ◽  
H. Kadioglu
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
Health Beliefs ◽  
Peer Education
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