EXAMINATION OF MOTIVATION FOR AND ABSENCE FROM BREAST CANCER SCREENING
Author(s)
Dorina PALASICS, BSc1, Ilona Karácsony, PhD1, József Betlehem, PhD, habil.2, Imre Boncz, MSc, PhD, MD3, Kálmánné Komlósi, MSc1, Annamaria Pakai, MSc, RN, PhD2;
1University of Pécs, Faculty of Health Sciences, Institute of Basic Health Sciences, Midwifery and Health Visiting, Szombathely, Hungary, 2University of Pécs, Faculty of Health Sciences, Institute of Emergency Care, Pedagogy of Health and Nursing Sciences, Pécs, Hungary, 3University of Pécs, Faculty of Health Sciences, Institute of Health Insurance, Pécs, Hungary
1University of Pécs, Faculty of Health Sciences, Institute of Basic Health Sciences, Midwifery and Health Visiting, Szombathely, Hungary, 2University of Pécs, Faculty of Health Sciences, Institute of Emergency Care, Pedagogy of Health and Nursing Sciences, Pécs, Hungary, 3University of Pécs, Faculty of Health Sciences, Institute of Health Insurance, Pécs, Hungary
OBJECTIVES: Breast cancer is the second most common cause of death among women in Hungary. Early detection of the disease can significantly contribute to reducing the mortality rate. The aim of the study is to identify the factors influencing participation in breast screening.
METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional, quantitative study between June and October 2024 in Hungary. We used non-random, targeted sampling to include women aged 45-65 in the study (N=109). Women with breast or ovarian cancer were excluded from the sample. Data collection was conducted using an online questionnaire covering the following main topics: attitudes toward breast screening, knowledge of the treatability and curability of breast cancer, and knowledge of breast self-examination. Descriptive statistical methods, χ2-test, and two-sample t-test (p≤0.05) were used with Microsoft Excel 16.0 software.
RESULTS: There was no significant difference between educational attainment and the method of obtaining information about screening programs (p=0.06). There is a significant correlation between the importance of early detection of breast cancer and the attitude of respondents (p=0.01). There was no significant correlation between fear of developing breast cancer and undergoing breast examinations (p=0.11). Participation in mammography is not influenced by educational attainment (p=0.53), place of residence (p=0.55), financial situation (p=0.24), marital status (p=0.54), fear of diagnosis (p=0.82), or fear of radiation (p=0.06).
CONCLUSIONS: The results of the study suggest that women have a low level of knowledge about breast cancer. Midwives play a key role in informing women about the high incidence of breast cancer and the importance of early detection.
METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional, quantitative study between June and October 2024 in Hungary. We used non-random, targeted sampling to include women aged 45-65 in the study (N=109). Women with breast or ovarian cancer were excluded from the sample. Data collection was conducted using an online questionnaire covering the following main topics: attitudes toward breast screening, knowledge of the treatability and curability of breast cancer, and knowledge of breast self-examination. Descriptive statistical methods, χ2-test, and two-sample t-test (p≤0.05) were used with Microsoft Excel 16.0 software.
RESULTS: There was no significant difference between educational attainment and the method of obtaining information about screening programs (p=0.06). There is a significant correlation between the importance of early detection of breast cancer and the attitude of respondents (p=0.01). There was no significant correlation between fear of developing breast cancer and undergoing breast examinations (p=0.11). Participation in mammography is not influenced by educational attainment (p=0.53), place of residence (p=0.55), financial situation (p=0.24), marital status (p=0.54), fear of diagnosis (p=0.82), or fear of radiation (p=0.06).
CONCLUSIONS: The results of the study suggest that women have a low level of knowledge about breast cancer. Midwives play a key role in informing women about the high incidence of breast cancer and the importance of early detection.
Conference/Value in Health Info
2026-05, ISPOR 2026, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Value in Health, Volume 29, Issue S6
Code
PCR147
Topic
Patient-Centered Research
Topic Subcategory
Adherence, Persistence, & Compliance, Patient Behavior and Incentives
Disease
No Additional Disease & Conditions/Specialized Treatment Areas, SDC: Reproductive & Sexual Health