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Predicting Women's Breast Self-Examination Behaviour., Arlene D. Cox
Predicting Women's Breast Self-Examination Behaviour., Arlene D. Cox
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Breast self-examination (BSE) is an effective way to discover breast cancer early. Unfortunately only 14 to 40% of women perform BSE monthly. The Health Belief Model (HBM) presents seven factors considered to influence health behaviour. The Stage of change research focuses on the processes involved in changing a negative behaviour or acquiring a desired one. This study created an algorithm to classify each woman into one of five stages based on past performance and intent to perform BSE. The aim was to create a better method of predicting BSE behaviour, and current readiness to initiate monthly BSE, by combining health …