DEMET GÜNEŞ, SEBAHAT ATALIKOĞLU BAŞKAN, SEVİNÇ KÖSE TUNCER
Türk Fen ve Sağlık Dergisi - 2022;3(3):138-146
Purpose: This research was conducted to identify the factors that affected women’s breast cancer prevention behaviors. Material and Methods: The research, designed as a descriptive study, was conducted between October 2020 - March 2021 and the sample of the research consisted of 587 women. The research data were collected by using the descriptive information form and the Scale to Measure Factors Influencing Women’s Breast Cancer Prevention Behaviors. Results: The scores to be obtained from the Scale to Measure Factors Influencing Women’s Breast Cancer Prevention Behaviors range from a minimum of 33 to a maximum of 165, and the mean score obtained by the participant women in this study was 104.15± 10.03 points. It was found that, as per knowing the frequency of having mammography screening, receiving breast self-exam training, and having clinical breast exam, there were statistically significant differences in the means of scores obtained by the participant women from the scale (p<0.05). Conclusion: It was identified that the participant women had moderately positive breast cancer prevention behaviors. It is recommended to develop media content and increase educational resources on breast cancer so that women can easily access information about breast cancer awareness.
