Al-Hussami M, Zeilani R, AlKhawaldeh OA, Abushaika L. Jordanian women's personal practices regarding prevention and early detection of breast cancer.
Int J Nurs Knowl 2014;
25:189-94. [PMID:
25088985 DOI:
10.1111/2047-3095.12045]
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Abstract
BACKGROUND
Breast cancer, as a leading cause of mortality, is responsible for 12.5% of all deaths in Jordan.
OBJECTIVES
The aim of this study was to describe Jordanian women's personal practices and perceptions of breast cancer screening tests.
METHODS
A quantitative cross-sectional survey using a proportionate stratified sample of 331 women was conducted. The target population includes all Jordanian women living in high- and low-density neighborhoods. The population involved women from the 12 governorates areas.
RESULTS
Perception of susceptibility, confidence in performing breast self-examination (BSE) barriers of the group that had previously performed BSE were significantly higher than those who did not practice (t = 8.38, p = .02; t = 9.90, p = .00; t = -0.98, p = .01, respectively).
CONCLUSION
The results of this study provide information to policy makers and healthcare leaders who seek to improve breast cancer prevention and response to cancer control efforts.
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