Assessing elements of women's decisions about mammography.

Abstract

We investigated motivational and cognitive processes of behavior change with respect to mammography screening. One hundred forty-two women (ages 40 and older) recruited from three worksites answered a 41-item questionnaire consisting of statements based on constructs from the transtheoretical model of behavior change. Principal-components analysis identified two factors: a six-item component representing positive perceptions of mammography (Pros) and a six-item component representing avoidance of mammography (Cons). Analysis of variance showed that Pros, Cons, and a derived Decisional Balance measure (Pros minus Cons) were associated with stage of mammography adoption. Results are consistent with applications of the model to smoking cessation. The model is also discussed as it relates to other theories of behavior change and as a general strategy for analyzing perceptual data pertinent to health-related actions and intentions for behavioral change.

Predictors of Mammography Screening among Iranian Women Attending Outpatient Clinics in Tehran, Iran

“…Similarly, several researchers showed strong relationships between beliefs and health behaviors, such as mammography (Rakowski et al, 1992;McPhee et al, 1997;Poss et al, 2001;Sheeran et al, 2002;Ajzen, 2004).…”

Breast cancer screening: stages of adoption among Cambodian American women

“…The transtheoretical model of behavioral change has been used to assess and promote breast cancer screening [29][30][31][32][33][34][35]. This framework has also been applied to minority groups, specifically African American and Hispanic women [32,[36][37][38][39][40][41].…”

An Outline of the Need for Psychology Knowledge in Health Professionals: Implications for Community Development and Breast Cancer Prevention

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