The effects of self-reinforcement and peer-reinforcement on the practice of breast self-examination

Participants in both reinforcement conditions reported more months of BSE than those in the No Reinforcement condition. Results suggest that BSE, like other behaviors, is influenced by perceived support or rewards and by anxiety, and that BSE intervention programs should be designed with these findi...

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Published in:Health education research 1992-06, Vol.7 (Jun 92), p.165-174
Main Authors: Hailey, B J, Starling, L M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Breast cancer
Comparison
Peers
Reinforcement
Screening
Selfexamination
Selfreinforcement
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Summary:Participants in both reinforcement conditions reported more months of BSE than those in the No Reinforcement condition. Results suggest that BSE, like other behaviors, is influenced by perceived support or rewards and by anxiety, and that BSE intervention programs should be designed with these findings in mind. (Abstract amended)
ISSN:0268-1153