The role of psychosocial variables in breast self-examination practice: Results from focus group discussions in Surabaya, Indonesia.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Breast cancer is a global life-threatening disease. Breast self-examination (BSE) followed by timely diagnosis and treatment is a viable screening method for populations with limited health care access such as Indonesia. Knowledge of the beliefs underlying BSE could benefit the development of future health education efforts to promote BSE and breast cancer awareness among Indonesian women, with the ultimate aim to achieve early detection and promote long-term survivals. The purpose of this study was to explore the underlying beliefs of BSE among women in Surabaya, Indonesia in accordance with the reasoned action approach (RAA) framework. Moreover, we investigated what these women considered an effective approach to improve breast awareness and promote BSE in their soci

SUBMITTER: Dewi TK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9543474 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature