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Breast Cancer Screening
New breast cancer screening study findings have been reported by researchers at Yonsei University, Medical Department
May 21st, 2009
According to a study from South Korea, "This study evaluated the effectiveness of a cognition-oriented breast self-examination (BSE) intervention program that is based on the Transtheoretical Model and reflects individual characteristics according to BSE stage among Korean women and their spouses. A time-series nonequivalent control group design was used." "Twenty-four couples in each of 2 groups completed a preintervention test and were evaluated 1, 3, and 6 months later for their knowledge of breast cancer and BSE, spousal encouragement for BSE, perceived confidence in BSE methods, change in BSE stage, and perceived benefits and barriers to BSE. The intervention...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2009-05-21)
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