ArticleElectronic physician2017
Effect of health-belief-model-based training on performance of women in breast self-examination.
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- Predicting factors for breast cancer screening in Middle Eastern women based on health belief model: a systematic review.Journal of the Egyptian National Cancer Institute · 2022Pooled it
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- "It gives me the strength and courage to take care of myself": a qualitative exploration of experiences with STI testing among women who initiated PrEP during pregnancy in Western Kenya.Journal of the International AIDS Society · 2025Trial
- The impact of educational interventions on breast self-examination practice, knowledge, and beliefs among women: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of public health research · 2026Review
- Lower-Cost Nonsurgical Primary Prevention Strategies for Women at High Risk of Breast Cancer: A Scoping Review.The breast journal · 2026Article
- Using education based on the health belief model to modifications in performance of behaviors related to sexually transmitted infections in vulnerable women.Journal of education and health promotion · 2023Article
- Status of breast cancer screening strategies and indicators in Iran: A scoping review.Journal of research in medical sciences : the official journal of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences · 2022Article
- Factors associated with breast cancer screening intention in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal.PloS one · 2021Article
- Self-care behaviors in high-risk women for breast cancer: A randomized clinical trial using health belief model education.Journal of education and health promotion · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundBreast cancer is the most common cause of cancer death among women in the world. With prevention and examinations, including breast self-examination, the death rate will be reduced.
objectiveThe purpose of this study was to determine the effect of health-belief-model-based training on the performance of women in breast self-examination in the province of Fars (Iran).
methodsAn empirical study examined the effect of an eight-week training program based on the health belief model among 144 women who visited health care centers in the city of Abadeh in Fars Province (Iran) in 2015. Data gathered through researcher-made questionnaires including awareness, components of the health belief model, performance, and demographic information. IBM-SPSS software version 20, descriptive and inferential statistical tests such as T-test, chi-square, Mann-Whitney, and repeated measurements were used for data analysis.
resultsAfter the intervention, a significant difference was seen in average awareness, perceived susceptibility, and performance of women (p<0.05), while it was not significant in benefits constructs, perceived barriers, and perceived severity and practice guide. After intervention, the average score of awareness was increased significantly (p<0.001). Also, the average score of performance in breast self-examination showed a significant difference (p<0.001).
conclusionDue to the low level of awareness of women about breast self-examination, using a health belief model with an increase of the perceived susceptibility could be effective in improving their performance in breast self-examination.
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