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Seyedkanani E, Sheikhnejad L, Soltani S, Mirghafourvand M, Hosseinzadeh M. Breast Cancer Perception and Some Related Factors in Women Referred to Health Centers in Tabriz City: A Cross-Sectional Study. IJN 2024; 37 (147)
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Elham Seyedkanani1 
, Leila Sheikhnejad1 , Sepideh Soltani1 , Mojgan Mirghafourvand2 , Mina Hosseinzadeh 3
, Leila Sheikhnejad1 , Sepideh Soltani1 , Mojgan Mirghafourvand2 , Mina Hosseinzadeh 3
1- Department of Community Health Nursing, Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
2- Department of Midwifery, Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
3- Department of Midwifery, Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran. ,m.hossinzadeh63@gmail.com
2- Department of Midwifery, Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
3- Department of Midwifery, Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran. ,
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Background & Aims: Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer among women globally, with significant implications for health and well-being. Women’s understanding of breast cancer, encompassing knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes, plays a crucial role in their preventive and screening behaviors. This study aimed to assess the level of breast cancer understanding and identify its associated factors among women attending healthcare centers in Tabriz, Iran.
Materials & Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted involving 342 women aged 40 years and above from Tabriz's healthcare centers in 2022-2023. A convenience sampling method was employed. Data were collected through a researcher-administered questionnaire comprising demographic information and the Breast Cancer Understanding Questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation coefficient, independent t-test, ANOVA, and general linear model were utilized for data analysis using SPSS version 16.
Results: The mean breast cancer understanding score was 65.04 (8.60), with the perceived fear dimension exhibiting the lowest mean (8.27 ± 4.02). Women with high school or university education had significantly higher understanding scores compared to those with less than high school education (P=0.018, B=-0.13, CI=0.02-0.24). Additionally, a negative correlation was observed between the number of children and breast cancer understanding (P=0.048, B=-0.038, CI=-0.003-0.79).
Conclusion: The findings indicate a moderate level of breast cancer understanding among the studied women, highlighting the need for targeted educational interventions to enhance knowledge, mitigate fear, and promote early detection behaviors. Educational programs tailored to women's educational backgrounds and family size can effectively improve their understanding of breast cancer, ultimately contributing to improved health outcomes.
Materials & Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted involving 342 women aged 40 years and above from Tabriz's healthcare centers in 2022-2023. A convenience sampling method was employed. Data were collected through a researcher-administered questionnaire comprising demographic information and the Breast Cancer Understanding Questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation coefficient, independent t-test, ANOVA, and general linear model were utilized for data analysis using SPSS version 16.
Results: The mean breast cancer understanding score was 65.04 (8.60), with the perceived fear dimension exhibiting the lowest mean (8.27 ± 4.02). Women with high school or university education had significantly higher understanding scores compared to those with less than high school education (P=0.018, B=-0.13, CI=0.02-0.24). Additionally, a negative correlation was observed between the number of children and breast cancer understanding (P=0.048, B=-0.038, CI=-0.003-0.79).
Conclusion: The findings indicate a moderate level of breast cancer understanding among the studied women, highlighting the need for targeted educational interventions to enhance knowledge, mitigate fear, and promote early detection behaviors. Educational programs tailored to women's educational backgrounds and family size can effectively improve their understanding of breast cancer, ultimately contributing to improved health outcomes.
Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
Midwifery
Received: 2024/03/1 | Accepted: 2024/04/20 | Published: 2024/04/20
Received: 2024/03/1 | Accepted: 2024/04/20 | Published: 2024/04/20
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