Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
TÜBİTAK Projesi, 2023 - 2023
Background: Breast cancer is a significant public
health problem affecting women worldwide and in Turkey. This study aimed to
determine the cultural sensitivity of working women toward breast cancer. Methods:
The study was descriptive and cross-sectional. Data were collected using the
Individual Diagnostic Form and the Ferrans Cultural Beliefs Scale. The scale
focuses on three areas: women’s beliefs about breast cancer, barriers to
participation in breast cancer screening, and beliefs about the effectiveness
of breast cancer treatment. Results: A total of 245 women were included
in the study. The mean age of the women was 39.17±9.59 years (min=22; max=68),
with a mean of 12.79±10.08 years (min=1; max=45) and a mean of 8.27±1.32
(min=3; max=14) hours of work per day, and 72.2% of them were academic staff.
In the Ferrans Breast Cancer Cultural Beliefs Scale, the statement “If breast
cancer is treated correctly, it can be cured” was answered “yes” by 91.4%.
93.5% of the group had cultural beliefs of 2 and below, and 6.5% had cultural
beliefs of 3 and above. No statistically significant correlation was found
between the Ferrans Cultural Belief Scale score and age, working hours, and
daily working hours. Conclusion: The majority of participants were found
to have no cultural beliefs. Women’s knowledge about breast cancer decreases
cultural beliefs against breast cancer.