Self-examination in the early detection of breast cancer: Issues and implications for nursing practice and research
- 1 January 1988
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Health Care for Women International
- Vol. 9 (4) , 337-352
- https://doi.org/10.1080/07399338809515831
Abstract
Epidemiologic, behavioral, and intervention research on breast self‐examination (BSE) is reviewed with attention to three areas, including the efficacy of BSE in the early detection of breast cancer, the correlates of BSE behavior, and the teaching and learning of BSE skills. On the basis of this review, the author outlines issues regarding the relationship of BSE proficiency and competence to efficacy, the determinants of BSE behavior, the acceptability of BSE as a screening test, and the effectiveness of BSE education. Implications for nursing practice and research are discussed.Keywords
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