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Liyanage UA, Sirisena ND, Deshapriya PC, Dissanayake VHW. Breast cancer surveillance in BRCA positive Sri Lankan women: health equity for a high-risk group at a limited resource setting. BMC Womens Health 2023; 23:636. [PMID: 38017478 PMCID: PMC10685476 DOI: 10.1186/s12905-023-02797-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 11/30/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND BRCA1 and BRCA2 pathogenic variants account for 90% of hereditary breast malignancies, incurring a lifetime breast cancer risk of 85% and 40-45% respectively, in affected individuals. Well-resourced health care settings offer genetic counselling and genetic screening for susceptible individuals, followed by intense breast cancer surveillance programmes for those identified at high risk of breast cancer. Such high standards of care are not available in countries with limited resources. This study assessed breast cancer surveillance behaviors among a cohort of BRCA positive Sri Lankan women. METHODS A retrospective case review of all patients diagnosed with pathogenic variants in BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes from 2015 to 2022 at the Human Genetics Unit, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo was carried out followed by telephone interviews of the respondents. Patients who were not contactable, deceased, undergone bilateral mastectomy and males were excluded from the interview component of the study. Standard descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data using SPSS statistics version 25. RESULTS Only 25 patients were diagnosed during the study period:14/25 women responded (6/25 deceased, 3/25 non-contactable; 2/25 excluded). 71.4% (10/14) had performed breast self-examination during the preceding month; 35.7% (5/14) had a clinical breast examination (CBE), and 50% (7/14) had undergone a screening/diagnostic mammogram during the last one year. 28.5% (4/14) had undergone both mammography and CBE; 21.45% (3/14) mammogram only, 7.1% (1/14) had CBE only. 42.8%(6/14) had not undergone any surveillance(mammography, CBE or MRI). None had dual screening with mammogram and MRI. 85.71% (12/14) women expressed willingness to participate in a regular screening programme if made available. CONCLUSION Fifty percent of BRCA1/2 positive women in our study had not undergone annual imaging-based surveillance by mammography or MRI, and none had undergone annual dual screening with mammography and MRI, indicating inadequate breast cancer surveillance in this high-risk group.
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- Udari Apsara Liyanage
- Department of Anatomy, Genetics and Biomedical Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
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- Department of Anatomy, Genetics and Biomedical Informatics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Loewen OK, Sandila N, Shen Tu G, Vena JE, Yang H, Patterson K, Xu JY. Patterns and predictors of adherence to breast cancer screening recommendations in Alberta’s Tomorrow Project. Prev Med Rep 2022; 30:102056. [DOI: 10.1016/j.pmedr.2022.102056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2022] [Revised: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 11/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Açucena Vieira Alves S, Weller M. Breast Cancer Risk Perception and Mammography Screening Behavior of Women in Northeast Brazil. WOMEN'S HEALTH REPORTS 2020; 1:150-158. [PMID: 33786479 PMCID: PMC7784808 DOI: 10.1089/whr.2019.0026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Background: Previous studies suggest that education and income affect Brazilian women's breast cancer prevention behavior. The present study focused on the impact of perceived and estimated risk on mammography screening (MS) behavior. Materials and Methods: Information regarding socioeconomic variables and risk perception was obtained from 396 healthy women aged 40-79 years. Perceived comparative risk was measured on a seven-point Likert scale. A Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool of 5-year risk to develop breast cancer was used to determine objective risk. Estimated comparative risk was determined as categories of perceived risk relative to the objective risk. Regression analysis was applied to determine odds ratios (ORs) and confidence intervals (95% CIs) of variables. Results: Asked about the potential of MS to lower risk of death because of breast cancer, 215 (54.29%) responded that it does not lower risk. Women with low perceived comparative risk had a twofold (OR = 0.493; 95% CI: 0.24-1.00) decreased chance to participate in MS annually, compared with women with high-perceived comparative risk (p = 0.020). Women without family history had a 7.6-fold (OR = 0.132; 95% CI: 0.07-0.25) decreased chance of having a high-perceived comparative risk (p = 0.000). If compared with underestimation, the overestimation and accurate estimation of comparative risk tended to be associated with a decreased chance of MS attendance (p = 0.017). Regression modeling indicated that low educational level, no occupation, and no family history decreased the chance of women having MS (p = 0.040; p = 0.010; p = 0.022). Conclusions: Risk perception depended on family history. Present data did not indicate that overestimation, or accurate estimation of comparative risk, increased chance of MS attendance. Educational level, occupation status, and family history, instead, determined MS performance.
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- Post Graduate Program in Public Health, State University of Paraíba (UEPB), Campina Grande, Paraíba, Brazil
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Seven M, Bağcivan G, Akyuz A, Bölükbaş F. Women with Family History of Breast Cancer: How Much Are They Aware of Their Risk? JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER EDUCATION 2018; 33:915-921. [PMID: 28474221 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-017-1226-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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The aims of this study are to assess knowledge of inheritance characteristics of breast cancer and risk reduction strategies and to determine risk perception and the factors affecting risk perception of women with family history. There is a gap in our understanding of risk perception and knowledge of genetic aspect of breast cancer and risk reduction strategies in women with a family history of breast cancer. The study design is descriptive cross-sectional study. Between January 2015 and 2016 at a training and research hospital in Turkey, 117 women who were the first- and second-degree relatives of breast cancer patients were included in the study. Perceived risk scale, cancer worry chart, and a knowledge assessment form were used to collect data. Of the women, 34.1% were first-degree relatives of a breast cancer patient, and knowledge score was 6.9 ± 2.19 out of 11. Almost half of the women (41.9%) moderately worry about the chances of getting breast cancer, and half of the women (51.3%) ranked their perceived risk as moderate (26-50% out of 100%). There is a significant difference between the perceived risk and educational level, having genetic testing, and a significant relationship between the perceived risk and worry level of women. However, breast cancer screening behavior was not affected by risk perception. The knowledge of women regarding inheritance characteristics of breast cancer and risk reduction strategies was moderate, but still majority of women have moderate or higher level of risk perception and are worried about getting breast cancer. Therefore, interventions should be planned to reduce worry and to increase risk reduction strategies such as screening and other health behaviors in women at risk for breast-ovarian cancer.
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- Memnun Seven
- School of Nursing, Koç University, Davutpasa caddesi No:4, Topkapi, 34010, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- School of Nursing, Koç University, Davutpasa caddesi No:4, Topkapi, 34010, Istanbul, Turkey
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Paquet L, Simmonds L, Yang C, Verma S. An exploratory study of patients' views about being at high-risk for breast cancer and risk management beliefs and intentions, before and after risk counselling: Preliminary evidence of the influence of beliefs on post-counselling prevention intentions. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2017; 100:575-582. [PMID: 27756584 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2016.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2016] [Revised: 09/24/2016] [Accepted: 10/08/2016] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVES 1) To describe how women at high-risk for breast cancer (BC) perceive their at-risk status and the options available to manage this risk, before and after risk counselling; 2) to explore the contributions of pre-counselling demographic, clinical, cognitive and emotional factors to post-counselling risk management intentions. METHODS 58 of 173 eligible patients (34%) enrolled and were asked to fill surveys including measures of 1) subjective risk, 2) illness (being at high-risk for BC) and 3) treatment (surveillance, lifestyle modifications, and chemoprevention) cognitions, 4) BC fear and 5) future risk management intentions, prior to and 3 months after risk consultation. RESULTS 48 of 58 participants (83%) completed both surveys. Beliefs and emotions about their condition and its management were stable over time. Surveillance and lifestyle were associated with stronger intentions, higher perceived need, and lower concerns than chemoprevention (all ps <0.001). The strongest predictors of intentions strengths were the women's beliefs about the risk reduction methods, especially for lifestyle and chemoprevention (all ps <0.01). CONCLUSIONS The findings emphasize the importance of patients' beliefs in risk management decisions. PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS Patients' treatment beliefs appear to influence their choice of BC risk reduction strategies and should be discussed during risk reduction consultations.
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- Lise Paquet
- Department of Psychology, Carleton University, Ottawa K1S 5B6, Canada.
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- Medical Oncology, The Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre, Ottawa, Canada
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- Medical Oncology, The Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre, Ottawa, Canada
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- Medical Oncology, The Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre, Ottawa, Canada
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YÜKSEL S, ALTUN UĞRAŞ G, ÇAVDAR İ, BOZDOĞAN A, ÖZKAN GÜRDAL S, AKYOLCU N, ESENCAN E, VAROL SARAÇOĞLU G, ÖZMEN V. A Risk Assessment Comparison of Breast Cancer and Factors Affected to Risk Perception of Women in Turkey: A Cross-sectional Study. IRANIAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH 2017; 46:308-317. [PMID: 28435816 PMCID: PMC5395526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND The increase in breast cancer incidence has enhanced attention towards breast cancer risk. The aim of this study was to determine the risk of breast cancer and risk perception of women, factors that affect risk perception, and to determine differences between absolute risk and the perception of risk. METHODS This cross-sectional study was carried out among 346 women whose score in the Gail Risk Model (GRM) was ≥ 1.67% and/or had a 1st degree relative with breast cancer in Bahçeşehir town in Istanbul, Turkey between Jul 2012 and Dec 2012. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews. The level of risk for breast cancer has been calculated using GRM and the Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Form (BCRAF). Breast cancer risk perception (BCRP), has been evaluated by visual analogue 100-cm-long scale. RESULTS Even though 39.6% of the women considered themselves as high-risk carriers, according to the GRM and the BCRAF, only 11.6% and 9.8% of women were in the "high risk" category, respectively. There was a positive significant correlation between the GRM and the BCRAF scores (P<0.001), and the BCRAF and BCRP scores (P<0.001). Factors related to high-risk perception were age (40-59 yr), post-menopausal phase, high-very high economic income level, existence of breast cancer in the family, having regular breast self-examination and clinical breast examination (P<0.05). CONCLUSION In women with high risk of breast, cancer there is a significant difference between the women's risk perception and their absolute risk level.
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- Serpil YÜKSEL
- Dept. of Surgical Nursing, Division of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya, Turkey,Corresponding Author:
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- Dept. of Surgical Nursing, Division of Nursing, School of Health, Mersin University, Mersin, Turkey
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- Dept. of Surgical Nursing, Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, İstanbul University, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Dept. of General Surgery, İstanbul Faculty of Medicine, İstanbul University, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Dept. of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Namık Kemal University, Tekirdağ, Turkey
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- Dept. of Surgical Nursing, Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, İstanbul University, İstanbul, Turkey
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- School of Medicine, Koç University, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Dept. of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Namık Kemal University, Tekirdağ, Turkey
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- Dept. of General Surgery, İstanbul Faculty of Medicine, İstanbul University, İstanbul, Turkey
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Hahm MI, Chen HF, Miller T, O'Neill L, Lee HY. Why Do Some People Choose Opportunistic Rather Than Organized Cancer Screening? The Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES) 2010-2012. Cancer Res Treat 2016; 49:727-738. [PMID: 27809458 PMCID: PMC5512382 DOI: 10.4143/crt.2016.243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2016] [Accepted: 10/11/2016] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Purpose Although the Korean government has implemented a universal screening program for common cancers, some individuals choose to participate in opportunistic screening programs. Therefore, this study was conducted to identify factors contributing to the selection of organized versus opportunistic screening by the Korean general population. Materials and Methods Data from 11,189 participants aged ≥ 40 yearswho participated in the fifth Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2010-2012) were analyzed in this study. Results A total of 6,843 of the participants (58.6%) underwent cancer screening, of which 6,019 (51.1%) participated in organized and 824 (7.5%) participated in opportunistic screening programs. Being female, older, highly educated, in the upper quartile of income, an ex-smoker, and a light drinker as well as having supplementary private health insurance and more comorbid conditions and engaging in moderate physical activity 1-4 days per week were related to participation in both types of screening programs. Being at least a high school graduate, in the upper quartile for income, and a light drinker, as well as having more comorbid conditions and engaging in moderate physical activities 1-4 days per week had a stronger effect on those undergoing opportunistic than organized screening. Conclusion The results of this study suggest that socioeconomic factors such as education and income, as well as health status factors such as health-related quality of life and number of comorbid conditions and health behaviors such as drinking and engaging in moderate physical activity 1-4 days per week had a stronger influence on participation in an opportunistic than in an organized screening program for cancer.
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- Myung-Il Hahm
- Department of Health Administration and Management, College of Medical Science, Soonchunhyang University, Asan, Korea
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- Department of Health Management and Policy, School of Public Health, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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- Department of Health Management and Policy, School of Public Health, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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- Department of Health Management and Policy, School of Public Health, University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, TX, USA
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- Department of Social Medicine, Dankook University College of Medicine, Cheonan, Korea
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Evans DGR, Donnelly LS, Harkness EF, Astley SM, Stavrinos P, Dawe S, Watterson D, Fox L, Sergeant JC, Ingham S, Harvie MN, Wilson M, Beetles U, Buchan I, Brentnall AR, French DP, Cuzick J, Howell A. Breast cancer risk feedback to women in the UK NHS breast screening population. Br J Cancer 2016; 114:1045-52. [PMID: 27022688 PMCID: PMC4984905 DOI: 10.1038/bjc.2016.56] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2015] [Revised: 01/20/2016] [Accepted: 02/11/2016] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION There are widespread moves to develop risk-stratified approaches to population-based breast screening. The public needs to favour receiving breast cancer risk information, which ideally should produce no detrimental effects. This study investigates risk perception, the proportion wishing to know their 10-year risk and whether subsequent screening attendance is affected. METHODS Fifty thousand women attending the NHS Breast Screening Programme completed a risk assessment questionnaire. Ten-year breast cancer risks were estimated using a validated algorithm (Tyrer-Cuzick) adjusted for visually assessed mammographic density. Women at high risk (⩾8%) and low risk (<1%) were invited for face-to-face or telephone risk feedback and counselling. RESULTS Of those invited to receive risk feedback, more high-risk women, 500 out of 673 (74.3%), opted to receive a consultation than low-risk women, 106 out of 193 (54.9%) (P<0.001). Women at high risk were significantly more likely to perceive their risk as high (P<0.001) and to attend their subsequent mammogram (94.4%) compared with low-risk women (84.2%; P=0.04) and all attendees (84.3%; ⩽0.0001). CONCLUSIONS Population-based assessment of breast cancer risk is feasible. The majority of women wished to receive risk information. Perception of general population breast cancer risk is poor. There were no apparent adverse effects on screening attendance for high-risk women whose subsequent screening attendance was increased.
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- D Gareth R Evans
- Genesis Breast Cancer Prevention Centre and Nightingale Breast Screening Centre, University Hospital of South Manchester, Southmoor Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 9LT, UK
- Genomic Medicine, Manchester Academic Health Sciences Centre, University of Manchester and Central Manchester Foundation Trust, Manchester M13 9WL, UK
- The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Withington, Manchester M20 4BX, UK
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- Genesis Breast Cancer Prevention Centre and Nightingale Breast Screening Centre, University Hospital of South Manchester, Southmoor Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 9LT, UK
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- Genesis Breast Cancer Prevention Centre and Nightingale Breast Screening Centre, University Hospital of South Manchester, Southmoor Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 9LT, UK
- Centre for Imaging Sciences, Institute for Population Health, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PT, UK
- The University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, University Hospital of South Manchester, Southmoor Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 9LT, UK
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- Centre for Imaging Sciences, Institute for Population Health, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PT, UK
- The University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, University Hospital of South Manchester, Southmoor Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 9LT, UK
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- Genesis Breast Cancer Prevention Centre and Nightingale Breast Screening Centre, University Hospital of South Manchester, Southmoor Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 9LT, UK
- The University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, University Hospital of South Manchester, Southmoor Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 9LT, UK
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- Genesis Breast Cancer Prevention Centre and Nightingale Breast Screening Centre, University Hospital of South Manchester, Southmoor Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 9LT, UK
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- Genesis Breast Cancer Prevention Centre and Nightingale Breast Screening Centre, University Hospital of South Manchester, Southmoor Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 9LT, UK
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- Genesis Breast Cancer Prevention Centre and Nightingale Breast Screening Centre, University Hospital of South Manchester, Southmoor Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 9LT, UK
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- Arthritis Research UK Centre for Epidemiology, Centre for Musculoskeletal Research, Institute of Inflammation and Repair, Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PT, UK
- NIHR Manchester Musculoskeletal Biomedical Research Unit, Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Manchester M13 9WL, UK
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- Centre for Health Informatics, Institute of Population Health, University of Manchester, Vaughan House, Portsmouth Street, Manchester M13 9GB, UK
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- Genesis Breast Cancer Prevention Centre and Nightingale Breast Screening Centre, University Hospital of South Manchester, Southmoor Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 9LT, UK
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- Genesis Breast Cancer Prevention Centre and Nightingale Breast Screening Centre, University Hospital of South Manchester, Southmoor Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 9LT, UK
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- Genesis Breast Cancer Prevention Centre and Nightingale Breast Screening Centre, University Hospital of South Manchester, Southmoor Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 9LT, UK
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- Centre for Health Informatics, Institute of Population Health, University of Manchester, Vaughan House, Portsmouth Street, Manchester M13 9GB, UK
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- Centre for Cancer Prevention, Wolfson Institute of Preventive Medicine, Queen Mary University of London, London EC1M 6BQ, UK
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- School of Psychological Sciences, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, UK
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- Centre for Cancer Prevention, Wolfson Institute of Preventive Medicine, Queen Mary University of London, London EC1M 6BQ, UK
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- Genesis Breast Cancer Prevention Centre and Nightingale Breast Screening Centre, University Hospital of South Manchester, Southmoor Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 9LT, UK
- The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Withington, Manchester M20 4BX, UK
- Centre for Imaging Sciences, Institute for Population Health, University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PT, UK
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Kim J, Huh BY, Han HR. Correlates of misperception of breast cancer risk among Korean-American Women. Women Health 2015; 56:634-49. [PMID: 26580449 DOI: 10.1080/03630242.2015.1118722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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In this study, the authors investigate the factors associated with misperception of breast cancer risk, including unrealistic optimism and unrealistic pessimism, among Korean-American women (KAW). Baseline data were collected between March 2010 and October 2011 from 421 KAW aged 40-65 years who participated in a community-based randomized intervention trial designed to promote breast and cervical cancer screening. Multivariate multinomial regression was performed to identify correlates of misperception of breast cancer risk among KAW. A total of 210 KAW (49.9%) had breast cancer risk perception consistent with their objective risk, whereas 50.1% of KAW in the study had some form of misperception of risk. Specifically, 167 participants (39.7%) were unrealistically optimistic about their own breast cancer risk; 44 (10.5%) were unrealistically pessimistic. In multivariate multinomial logistic regression analysis, living with a partner and higher education were significantly associated with higher odds of having unrealistic optimism. High social support is associated with a lower likelihood of having a pessimistic risk perception. Higher worry is associated with a higher likelihood of having unrealistic pessimism. Misperception of breast cancer risk among KAW and related factors must be considered when developing behavioral interventions for this population.
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- Jiyun Kim
- a School of Nursing , Gachon University , Incheon , Korea
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- b School of Nursing , Johns Hopkins University , Baltimore , Maryland , USA
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- b School of Nursing , Johns Hopkins University , Baltimore , Maryland , USA
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Synthesis and cytotoxicity of fused thiophene and pyrazole derivatives derived from 2-N-acetyl-3-cyano-4,5,6,7-tetrahydrobenzo[b]thiophene. Med Chem Res 2014. [DOI: 10.1007/s00044-014-1273-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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