What predicts a Cypriot woman's decision to obtain or not obtain a screening mammogram? Implications for the promotion of screening mammography in Cyprus

European Journal of Cancer Prevention : the Official Journal of the European Cancer Prevention Organisation (ECP)
Eleni L TolmaJohn Ureda

Abstract

Breast cancer is an important public health issue in Cyprus. The purpose of the study was to assess: (a) the differences in motivational beliefs between women who decided to obtain a mammogram and women who did not; and (b) which beliefs predict the decision to get a mammogram. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews from 293 women (mean age = 52) at the outpatient clinics of the General Hospital of Nicosia. Variables of interests include demographics, other preventive behaviours, and cognitions. T-tests for independent samples and multiple logistic regression were the primary analytic techniques. One hundred and eight women decided to obtain their first mammogram within the next 6 months. Deciders were more motivated to obtain a mammogram than non-deciders. Significant statistical differences were found regarding women's attitude, perceived social pressure, perceived control over environmental factors, and self-efficacy towards obtaining a mammogram. The self-efficacy beliefs as well as the physician recommendation were the most predictive factors in the decision to obtain a mammogram. In the planning of successful educational campaigns promoting breast cancer screening in Cyprus, practitioners could focus on the f...Continue Reading

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