Factors related to the Performance of Mammography Screening among Women with a Family History of Breast Cancer in Korea

• Published in: Korean journal of women health nursing Vol. 17; no. 5; pp. 439 - 446
• Main Authors: Oh, Jin-A, Kim, Tae-Hyun, Park, Young-Ok
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Korean
• Published: 한국여성건강간호학회 30-12-2011
• Subjects: Breast neoplasms; Early detection of cancer; Health behavior; Mammography; Women`s health; Breast neoplasms; Mammography; Early detection of cancer; Women's health; Health behavior
• ISSN: 2287-1640; 2093-7695

Purpose: Early diagnosis is the primary method aimed at controlling breast cancer. The purpose of this study was to analyze some factors affecting the performance of mammography screening among women with a family history of breast cancer in Korea. Methods: This study applied a descriptive design method through structured self-report questionnaires. The Care Seeking Behavior Theory provided a theoretical framework for the study. Factors measured in this study represent demographic, clinical, and psychosocial variables including anxiety, barriers, utility, habits, perception, and facilitators. A total of 212 participants, of at least 20 years old, were sampled from April 8, 2010 to March 31, 2011. The data was analyzed by logistic regression method using the Statistical Package for the Social Science 18.0 software. Results: Of the 212 participants, 122 women (57.5%) went through mammography screening. The results of the analysis showed that (a) age (Odds Ratio [OR] =1.10, p<.001), (b) facilitating influences (OR=1.83, p=.008), (c) perception of mammography importance (OR=1.92, p=.011), (d) barriers to mammography (OR=0.60, p=.031), and (e) utility of mammography (OR=2.01, p=.050) significantly affect mammography screening. Conclusion: The results underscore the impact that psychosocial variables in obtaining mammography have on adherence to screening. Women with a family history of breast cancer should be given accurate information and recommendation about mammography by healthcare provider and a regular source of healthcare.