A model for explaining differences in incontinence care seeking (MEDICS) project.

Heit, Michael

doi:10.18297/etd/600

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“…It has been found in a previous study that women with preventative habits are 4.8 times more likely to adhere to screening recommendations, such as mammograms, than women without such habits [27]. As a result, women who practice preventative habits are twice as likely to undergo screening for breast cancer.…”

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confidence: 93%

“…In rural communities, for example, negative experiences can be passed around through word-of-mouth, causing individuals to be reluctant to seek medical attention and mistrust Western medicine [17], leading to decreased access to healthcare. Women with strong social norms regarding breast cancer have twice the rates of screening as women with weaker social norms [27]. In terms of screening involvement and presentation, women's attitudes were influenced by their sources of information.…”

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The Sociocultural Influences on Breast Cancer Screening among Rural African Women in South Africa

Sarmah,

Sibiya,

Khoza

2023

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The incidence of breast cancer in South Africa is increasing, with rural South African women presenting with advanced stages of the disease. A woman’s breasts are a symbol of her womanhood; they also constitute a social definition of her femininity. Women with breast cancer in rural South Africa are heavily stigmatized and suffer from various sociocultural interpretations of the disease. Breast cancer is frequently interpreted in rural South Africa as a symbol of witchcraft, sin, and punishment, and traditionally, it is treated by offering animal sacrifices, consumption of herbs, and prayer to ancestors. Using care-seeking behaviour theory as the theoretical framework, we intend to explore the sociocultural factors influencing breast cancer screening practices among rural South African women. A qualitative exploratory study was conducted using semi-structured interviews with 22 rural South African women selected by purposive sampling. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data. The study identified four sociocultural factors influencing women’s practices of breast cancer screening in rural South Africa, including psychological factors, habits, beliefs, and perceptions of healthcare. Women in rural South African communities have deep-rooted traditional beliefs and practices regarding breast cancer. Consequently, this influences women’s preventative health behaviours regarding breast cancer screening. The development of culturally appropriate health education programs involving traditional healers and influential community leaders is essential to increasing the number of women being screened for breast cancer in rural South Africa.

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The Sociocultural Influences on Breast Cancer Screening among Rural African Women in South Africa

Sarmah,

Sibiya,

Khoza

2023

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“…Patients reported in this manuscript sought help for their condition and participated in a clinical trial, and therefore may be more representative of a small subset of Hispanic patients who are better informed about their condition, are more compliant with medication and have fewer obstacles to care. A study by Heit et al (27) showed that Hispanic women were 58% less likely to seek care for their incontinence than other racial groups.…”

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“…A study by Heit et al (27) showed that Hispanic women were 58% less likely to seek care for their incontinence than other racial groups. Patients reported in this manuscript sought help for their condition and participated in a clinical trial, and therefore may be more representative of a small subset of Hispanic patients who are better informed about their condition, are more compliant with medication and have fewer obstacles to care.…”

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Solifenacin treatment for overactive bladder in Hispanic patients: patient-reported symptom bother and quality of life outcomes from the VESIcare® Open-Label Trial

Capo

Laramée

Lucente

et al. 2007

International Journal of Clinical Practice

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“…The CSBT designed to explain health behaviors as a roadmap or a guideline for directing research to provide an understanding of such behaviors more efficiently (Lauver, Nabholz, Scott, & Tak, 1997). This theory can help identify where an intervention may become the most effective factor (Heit, Blackwell, & Kelly, 2004). According to the CSBT, variables that influence behaviors are psychosocial variables (affect, utility, norms, and habits) and facilitators (Lauver et al, 1997).…”

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

Kim

Park

2011

Korean J Women Health Nurs

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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.

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A model for explaining differences in incontinence care seeking (MEDICS) project.

Abstract: The heahh relatedness of the project is that our models for incontinence care seeking will guide behavioral interventions which may increase the percentage of women who seek care and reduce any health disparities between African American and Caucasian women.ill

Cited by 4 publications

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The Sociocultural Influences on Breast Cancer Screening among Rural African Women in South Africa

The Sociocultural Influences on Breast Cancer Screening among Rural African Women in South Africa

Solifenacin treatment for overactive bladder in Hispanic patients: patient-reported symptom bother and quality of life outcomes from the VESIcare® Open-Label Trial

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

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