Breast self examination: identification of factors that influency the practice
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https://doi.org/10.1590/0080-6234199402800200215Keywords:
breast self examination, beliefs, values, health practiceAbstract
The aim of this study was to identify the factors that influences the practice of breast self-examination (BSE) by nursing teachers. Seventy profissionais were interwied. Although alt of them judged important the realization of the BSE, 20% didn't practice it. The identified factors were: the techinical knowledge concerning breast cancer, the desire of early detection of possible alterations (80%), the lack of ability to identify those alterations, the fear of discovering some alterations and also negligence, possibly influenced by their beliefs and values about health.Downloads
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1994-08-01
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Yoshioca, M. R., & Souza, D. de. (1994). Breast self examination: identification of factors that influency the practice. Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da USP, 28(2), 215-226. https://doi.org/10.1590/0080-6234199402800200215