Coping Style and Women's Participation in Breast and Gynecological Screening

Abstract

The purpose of this project was to determine the role of coping style in women's practice of breast and gynecological screening behaviors. Women were classified into one of four coping groups based on measures of vigilance and screening distress. Data were analyzed from a subset of 85 U.S. women who participated in a larger longitudinal study designed to examine self-reported screening participation. Results indicate frequency of screening participation and importance of obtaining immediate mammography feedback differed across coping style groups. Women characterized as high in vigilance and screening distress were most at risk for nonparticipation in screening.

Psychological impact of breast cancer screening in Japan

“…We also showed that higher HADS scores were correlated with self-blame, behavioral disengagement, selfdistraction, use of emotional support, venting, denial, and less acceptance coping styles. Few studies have investigated the correlation between psychological distress and coping styles for breast cancer screening [29][30][31]. Unexpectedly, not only negative coping styles, for example self-blame, behavioral disengagement, denial, and less acceptance, but also positive coping styles, for example self-distraction and venting, were related to psychological distress.…”

“I Come Because I Am Called”: Recruitment and Participation in Mammography Screening in Uppsala, Sweden

“…The issues surrounding breast screening participation are most commonly researched by examining why women do not participate, rather than why they do (e.g., Johansson & Berterö, 2003;Speedy & Hase, 2000). Additionally, much research into breast screening participation focuses on psychological models of decision making (Barron et al, 2005;Siegler, Feaganes, & Rimer, 1995;Wardle & Pope, 1992). As a result of my research, I argue that women's decisions are invariably made in a social context that cannot be overlooked.…”

“…Participation in breast cancer screening is problematic, however, with most countries having difficulty in achieving a satisfactory participation rate. It has been claimed that, overall, fewer than 60% of women adhere to breast cancer screening guidelines (Barron, Foxhall, & Houfek, 2005).Confounding the issue of participation is the age at which screening should begin. The efficacy of breast cancer screening within the age group 40-49 years is a contentious issue from both a scientific and a public…”

“…Participation in breast cancer screening is problematic, however, with most countries having difficulty in achieving a satisfactory participation rate. It has been claimed that, overall, fewer than 60% of women adhere to breast cancer screening guidelines (Barron, Foxhall, & Houfek, 2005).…”

Cultural and emotional determinants of cervical cancer screening among older Hispanic women

“…In particular, researchers indicate the need to understand the importance of the combined role of cultural and emotional determinants for older Hispanic women in this process. Instead of examining cultural, emotional, and demographic determinants individually, researchers suggest that culture influences emotions, which has accounted for differences in cancer screening among NHW and Hispanic women (Arrendondo et al, 2008; Foxall, Barron, & Houfek, 2001; Barron, Foxall, & Houfek, 2005; Farmer, Reddick, D’Agostino, & Jackson 2007; Flynn, Betancourt, & Ormseth, 2011; Gao et al, 2009; Magai et al, 2007; Masterson, Hopenhayn, & Christian, 2010). If we examine these determinants in combination, we may gain a deeper understanding, which may inform interventions designed to reduce cancer screening disparities (Carillo et al, 2011).…”