Breast Cancer Perception Scale: Psychometric Development Study

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TAYLAN S., ÖZKAN İ., ADIBELLİ D.

EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF BREAST HEALTH, vol.17, no.2, pp.95-102, 2021 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 17 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.4274/ejbh.galenos.2020.6088
  • Journal Name: EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF BREAST HEALTH
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.95-102
  • Keywords: Breast cancer, perception, reliability, validity, HEALTH BELIEF MODEL, SCREENING PRACTICES, WOMEN, ATTITUDES, BEHAVIORS, KNOWLEDGE, BREAKING, BARRIERS
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: The Breast Cancer Perception Scale was developed using a well-supported theory, thought to be associated with breast cancer prevention behaviors. The aim of this study is to develop the Breast Cancer Perception Scale based on the Health Belief Model and conduct psychometric analysis.