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Evaluation of Barriers Preventing Regular Mammography Screening.
Habibe Ozcelik1, Hasan Hüseyin Avci2
1Habibe Ozcelik.
Oncology Nursing Forum
|April 28, 2025
Summary
Women's breast cancer worry and fear, information overload, and perceived barriers influence mammography screening adherence. Individual assessment is crucial to address these factors for improved screening rates.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Public Health
- Health Behavior
Background:
- Mammography screening is vital for early breast cancer detection.
- Understanding factors influencing screening adherence is crucial for public health initiatives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of psychological factors (worry, fear) and informational factors (information overload, barrier perception) on mammography uptake.
- To identify key determinants of mammography screening adherence among women aged 40-69.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study involving 263 women aged 40-69 in Turkey.
- Data collected on breast cancer worry, fear, cancer information overload, and mammography barrier perception.
- Analysis included factors affecting screening and structural equation modeling.
Main Results:
- Higher cancer worry correlated with regular screening; higher barrier perception with never being screened.
- Factors like age, referral, knowledge, time constraints, postponement, and pain influenced screening decisions.
- Screening adherence varied significantly across different levels of worry, fear, information overload, and barrier perception.
Conclusions:
- Women's psychological state and perception of barriers significantly impact mammography screening adherence.
- Personalized interventions are necessary to address individual barriers and enhance screening participation.
- Future nursing interventions should focus on tailored approaches to overcome psychological and practical obstacles to mammography.
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