ArticleIranian journal of nursing and midwifery research
Barriers to Breast Self-examination among Iranian Women.
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- Early detection of self-breast examination using smartphone breast application.Breast disease · 2024Pooled it
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- Designing a virtual breast cancer prevention program for Iranian women: A study protocol.Journal of education and health promotion · 2024Article
- Breast cancer knowledge and practice of breast self-examination among Palestinian female, West Bank: A cross-sectional study.Health science reports · 2023Article
- The effect of self-care training programs on lifestyle and breast self-examination of immigrant Afghan women.Journal of education and health promotion · 2023Article
- Structural equation modeling analysis of determinants of barriers to breast self-examination among Eastern Chinese women.PloS one · 2023Article
- Design, implementation, and evaluation of self-care program in the prevention of breast cancer among women in Isfahan: a community-based participatory action research protocol.Women's midlife health · 2022Article
- Breast Self-examination Among AKHA Women (Hill Tribe Group) in Chiang Rai, Thailand.Journal of immigrant and minority health · 2022Article
- Breast cancer screening during the Syrian crisis: A cross-sectional study.Journal of preventive medicine and hygiene · 2021Article
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- A Qualitative Focus Group Study for the Exploration of Knowledge and Attitudes of Informal Caregivers Toward Breast Cancer: Perceptions of Informal Caregivers and Healthcare Professionals in Three European Countries.Inquiry : a journal of medical care organization, provision and financingArticle
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Abstract
backgroundBreast cancer is a very common cancer in women which is diagnosable using inexpensive, accessible, and easy screening programs in the early stages of the disease. Culture, beliefs, and opinions of women affect adoption of screening techniques. Nursing professionals are supposed to be aware of such influencing factors. Therefore, this study was conducted to investigate barriers to breast self-examination (BSE) among women in Isfahan province. MATERIALS AND
methodsDuring a cross-sectional descriptive and correlational study in 2017, 1509 women in rural and urban areas of Isfahan province were selected using multistage sampling method. Data were collected by visiting homes, using a questionnaire, and conducting interviews and were analyzed using descriptive and analytical statistics.
resultsThe results showed that barriers consisted of lack of awareness about breast examination (
conclusionsAmong the several factors that may affect BSE, a part of them in Isfahan women act as obstacle that they are moderated by some demographic factors such as residency areas, education level, and occupation. Therefore, nursing plans and interventions aimed at developing BSE should be tailored to suit the unique demographic characteristics of women.
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