US Female College Students’ Breast Health Knowledge, Attitudes, and Determinants of Screening Practices: New Implications for Health Education

Early, Jody; Armstrong, Shelley; Burke, Sloane C.; Thompson, Doris Lee

doi:10.1080/07448481.2010.528098

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“…Muñoz et al (2010) stated there is little known about female college students' perception of their risks associated with cardiovascular health. Similarly, Early et al (2011) found college women are oblivious to their risks for breast cancer, and their perceived risks did not influence self-breast examinations. Early et al (2011) stated 40% of female college students were unaware of the need to start doing self-breast examinations in their 20s.…”

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“…Similarly, Early et al (2011) found college women are oblivious to their risks for breast cancer, and their perceived risks did not influence self-breast examinations. Early et al (2011) stated 40% of female college students were unaware of the need to start doing self-breast examinations in their 20s. Ninety-eight percent of female students believed that medical professionals alone are qualified to find an alleged lump in the breast (Early et al, 2011).…”

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“…Mack (2011) identified that the American College Health Association (ACHA) is active at colleges in the United States; educating, and advocating for students' health. Various researchers found female undergraduates were unaware of their health risks, and even with awareness, did not always practice preventative care (Early, Armstrong, Burke, & Thompson, 2011). College is a transitional time for these women and often a time when they begin habits that may last a lifetime (Early et al, 2011).…”

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“…Various researchers found female undergraduates were unaware of their health risks, and even with awareness, did not always practice preventative care (Early, Armstrong, Burke, & Thompson, 2011). College is a transitional time for these women and often a time when they begin habits that may last a lifetime (Early et al, 2011).…”

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“…Early et al (2011) stated 40% of female college students were unaware of the need to start doing self-breast examinations in their 20s. Ninety-eight percent of female students believed that medical professionals alone are qualified to find an alleged lump in the breast (Early et al, 2011). One systematic review showed church-based education programs were effective in enhancing health literacy and preventive knowledge and awareness (Hou & Cao, 2017).…”

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Health Literacy and Use of Preventative Care of Female Undergraduate Nursing vs. Non-Nursing Students

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Background: Health literacy and use of preventative care are important aspects of health care. Health literacy, or the ability to understand basic medical knowledge, affects a person's understanding and use of preventative health care. Aim: This study was designed to investigate the perception of health literacy and use of preventative care resources by female undergraduate college students. Method: This is a quantitative, non-experimental descriptive research study with a cross-sectional design. A 30-item demographic yes or no and a Likert-type scale was used to survey 62 female college students living in a dormitory. The goal was to discover if additional education is needed to obtain optimal utilization of health care resources for this population. Result: Surveying the undergraduate nursing and non-nursing students helped raise awareness of health literacy of the female students. Conclusion: Understanding the use of preventative care resources by this population may influence the way nursing interventions are formulated.

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Differences Among College Women for Breast Cancer Prevention Acquired Information-Seeking, Desired Apps and Texts, and Daughter-Initiated Information to Mothers

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Amatya²,

Vilchis³

2013

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The purpose of this study was to examine among college women acquired breast cancer prevention information-seeking, desired apps and texts, and information given to mothers. Using a cross-sectional study, a survey was administered to college women at a southwestern university. College women (n = 546) used the Internet (44 %) for active breast cancer prevention information-seeking and used the Internet (74 %), magazines (69 %), and television (59 %) for passive information receipt. Over half of the participants desired breast cancer prevention apps (54 %) and texts (51 %). Logistic regression analyses revealed predictors for interest to receive apps were ethnicity (Hispanic), lower self-efficacy, actively seeking online information, and older age and predictors for interest to receive texts were lower self-efficacy and higher university level. Eighteen percent of college women (n = 99) reported giving information to mothers and reported in an open-ended item the types of information given to mothers. Predictors for giving information to mothers were actively and passively seeking online information, breast self-exam practice, and higher university level. Screenings were the most frequent types of information given to mothers. Breast cancer prevention information using apps, texts, or Internet and daughter-initiated information for mothers should be considered in health promotion targeting college students or young women in communities. Future research is needed to examine the quality of apps, texts, and online information and cultural differences for breast cancer prevention sources.

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Breast Cancer Prevention Knowledge, Beliefs, and Information Sources Between Non-Hispanic and Hispanic College Women for Risk Reduction Focus

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Although growing research focuses on breast cancer screenings, little is known about breast cancer prevention with risk reduction awareness for ethnic differences among college-age women. This study examined breast cancer prevention knowledge, beliefs, and information sources between non-Hispanic and Hispanic college women. Using a cross-sectional study, women at a university in the Southwest completed a 51-item survey about breast cancer risk factors, beliefs, and media and interpersonal information sources. The study was guided by McGuire's Input Output Persuasion Model. Of the 546 participants, non-Hispanic college women (n = 277) and Hispanic college women (n = 269) reported similar basic knowledge levels of modifiable breast cancer risk factors for alcohol consumption (52 %), obesity (72 %), childbearing after age 35 (63 %), and menopausal hormone therapy (68 %) using bivariate analyses. Most common information sources were Internet (75 %), magazines (69 %), provider (76 %) and friends (61 %). Least common sources were radio (44 %), newspapers (34 %), and mothers (36 %). Non-Hispanic college women with breast cancer family history were more likely to receive information from providers, friends, and mothers. Hispanic college women with a breast cancer family history were more likely to receive information from their mothers. Breast cancer prevention education for college women is needed to include risk reduction for modifiable health behavior changes as a new focus. Health professionals may target college women with more information sources including the Internet or apps.

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US Female College Students’ Breast Health Knowledge, Attitudes, and Determinants of Screening Practices: New Implications for Health Education

Abstract: This study supported previous smaller-sample studies that showed college women to be a priority population for breast health education and revealed new significant factors that should be addressed in health education for this group.

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Health Literacy and Use of Preventative Care of Female Undergraduate Nursing vs. Non-Nursing Students

Health Literacy and Use of Preventative Care of Female Undergraduate Nursing vs. Non-Nursing Students

Differences Among College Women for Breast Cancer Prevention Acquired Information-Seeking, Desired Apps and Texts, and Daughter-Initiated Information to Mothers

Breast Cancer Prevention Knowledge, Beliefs, and Information Sources Between Non-Hispanic and Hispanic College Women for Risk Reduction Focus

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