The influence of psycho-social factors on participation levels in community-based breast cancer prevention programs in Tehran, Iran

Although significant consideration has been devoted to women participation in breast cancer prevention programs, our understanding about the psychosocial factors which influence participation remains incomplete. The study applied a quantitative approach based on the cross-sectional survey design and...

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Published in:Global journal of health science 2012, Vol.4 (1), p.42-56
Main Authors: Ahmadian, Maryam, Samah, Asnarulkhadi Abu, Redzuan, Ma'rof, Emby, Zahid
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Analysis of Variance
Breast Neoplasms - epidemiology
Breast Neoplasms - prevention & control
Breast Neoplasms - psychology
Community Health Services - organization & administration
Cross-Sectional Studies
Demography
Factor Analysis, Statistical
Female
Humans
Iran - epidemiology
Mammography - statistics & numerical data
Middle Aged
Patient Participation - psychology
Pilot Projects
Principal Component Analysis
Surveys and Questionnaires
Women - psychology
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Summary:Although significant consideration has been devoted to women participation in breast cancer prevention programs, our understanding about the psychosocial factors which influence participation remains incomplete. The study applied a quantitative approach based on the cross-sectional survey design and multistage cluster random sampling. A total of 400 women aged 35-69 years, were surveyed at 4 obstetric and gynecologic clinics affiliated to Tehran University of Medical Sciences in Tehran: the participation levels of 86 women who have had a mammogram were analyzed based on their self-efficacy, belief, social influence, and barriers concerning mammography utilization. Consistent with the study framework, in bivariate analysis, the higher level of women's participation in breast cancer prevention programs was significantly related to more positive belief about mammography (p< .05), greater social influence on mammography (p< .01) and fewer barriers to mammography (p< .01). Self efficacy (p= .114) was not significantly related to the higher level of participation. Results suggest that women's participation levels in breast cancer prevention programs might be associated with the specific psychosocial factors on breast cancer preventive behavior such as mammography screening.
ISSN:1916-9736
1916-9744
DOI:10.5539/gjhs.v4n1p42