The Effects of Co-worker-Delivered Prompts on Breast Self-Examination Frequency

Perceived Social Support and Preventive Health Behavioral Outcomes among Older Women

“…Social support has long been a concept of interest in explaining and predicting health-promoting behaviors in women (Hurdle, 2001). Health promotion programs have used social support to change behaviors, such as breast self-examination and mammography (Mayer, Beach, Hillman, Kellogg, & Carter, 1991). For example, older African American women have used their social support networks for source of information regarding breast health (Mayer et al, 1991; Tessaro et al, 2000).…”

“…Health promotion programs have used social support to change behaviors, such as breast self-examination and mammography (Mayer, Beach, Hillman, Kellogg, & Carter, 1991). For example, older African American women have used their social support networks for source of information regarding breast health (Mayer et al, 1991; Tessaro et al, 2000). Although studies have reported beneficial effects of social support on an individual's health and well-being (Berkman, 1985; Berkman & Glass, 2000; Berkman, Glass, Brissette, & Seeman, 2000), little research has been conducted to determine whether or not social support is important in promoting health behaviors during the course of life.…”

Effectiveness of breast self‐examination nursing interventions for Taiwanese community target groups

“…Although study findings differ, peers, partners, health professionals, family members or friends have been identified as social reference groups, and it has been shown that an individual tends to comply with the expectations of the specified social reference group. While physician encouragement was found to increase the rate of breast cancer screening (Grady 1992), the effects of peer or partner support groups (Mayer et al. 1991, Lierman et al.…”

How compliant is compliant? Evaluating adherence with breast self-exam positions

“…Yet despite the benefits associated with self-exams, many women do not practice regular or proficient breast self-examination. Studies suggest that less than half of American women perform monthly exams (Gallup, 1988) and many women who do practice self-exams perform the technique incorrectly (Celentano and Holtzman, 1983;Howe, 1980, Huguley andBrown, 1981;Laughter et al, 1981 In an effort to increase regular monthly practice, numerous BSE interventions have been launched (Assaf et al, 1985;Bennett et al, 1990;Fletcher et aL, 1990;Grady, 1984;Grady et al, 1988;Hailey et aL, 1990;Mayer et aL 1987Mayer et aL , 1991, and impressive short-term gains in BSE frequency and competency are often obtained. However, these improvements may overestimate the degree of compliance during reported BSE events.…”