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Thesis/Dissertation Information
- Degree Disciplines:
- Nursing
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- Abstract:
- Background: Over the past few years, mortality rates from breast cancer have been on the incline in the island of Jamaica, and a large percentage of women affected have been diagnosed with breast cancer in the late stages of the disease. Although the availability of screening, most notably mammography, has improved in the last decade, only approximately 4% of women in Jamaica within the recommended age group utilize this screening tool. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the knowledge, attitudes, and health beliefs of urban Jamaican women regarding breast cancer screening and to identify variables such as age, socioeconomic status, education, family history of breast cancer, and religion that may influence the utilization of breast cancer screening tools among these women. Theoretical Framework: The Health Belief Model (HBM) will provide the major framework for this study, and the Purnell Model for Cultural Competence will be used as a cultural lens to study this population. Methods: A cross-sectional, correlational design was used to examine the relationship among the major study variables. Data will be analyzed using descriptive, correlation, and multiple regression statistics. A priori power analysis estimated a sample of 150 women for this study. Results: Four hypotheses were tested for relationships among the variables. Predictor variables were age, level of education, socioeconomic status, religion, knowledge, attitudes, and health beliefs. Of these variables, the age of the participant, barriers to BSE, socioeconomic status and family history of breast cancer were found to be significant predictors of utilization of breast cancer screening tools among this sample of urban Jamaican women. Conclusions: It is hoped that the results from this study will be used by nurses and other healthcare providers to develop and implement culturally appropriate interventions to reduce the morbidity and mortality rates of breast cancer among urban Jamaican women.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (Ph.D.)--Barry University, 2010.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 115-130).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Ferrona Aldith Beason. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- RC280.B8 B43 2010_BeasonFerrona ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- RC280.B8 B43 2010 ( lcc )
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