Determining the Cultural Beliefs of Working Women toward Breast Cancer
International Journal of Caring Sciences, cilt.18, sa.2, ss.605-613, 2025 (Hakemli Dergi)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 18 Sayı: 2
- Basım Tarihi: 2025
- Dergi Adı: International Journal of Caring Sciences
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: CINAHL
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.605-613
- Açık Arşiv Koleksiyonu: AVESİS Açık Erişim Koleksiyonu
- İstanbul Kültür Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Background: The presence of cultural beliefs of women against breast cancer may lead to delays in application to health institutions, diagnosis and treatment. Nurses have important roles in preventing these delays, educating women and ensuring participation in cancer screening programmes.
Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the cultural beliefs of working women towards breast cancer. Methods: In the descriptive study collected data using the Individual Diagnosis Form and the Ferrans Cultural Beliefs Scale. There are three areas that the scale focuses on: beliefs of women about breast cancer, barriers that have an impact on their attendance at breast cancer screening, and beliefs about the effectiveness of breast cancer therapy. Results: The study included a sample of 245 women. The mean age of the participants 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. of these, 93.5% had cultural beliefs of 2 and below, and 6.5% had cultural beliefs of 3 and above. No statistical significance was found between the score on Ferrans Cultural Belief Scale and women's age, working hours, and daily working hours. Conclusions: Individuals' decisions about their health practices and behaviours are influenced by cultural beliefs and perceptions. The majority of participants were found to have no cultural beliefs.
Women’s knowledge about breast cancer decreases cultural beliefs against breast cancer.