Determinants of breast self-examination practice among women in Surabaya, Indonesia: an application of the health belief model

Determinants of breast self-examination practice among women in Surabaya, Indonesia: an application of the health belief model

Abstract Background Breast cancer has become one of the most common causes of mortality among Indonesian women. Many women in Indonesia present with late-stage breast cancer, negatively affecting prognosis and treatment outcomes. Better prognosis of breast cancer will be achieved if it is diagnosed...

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Main Authors: Triana Kesuma Dewi, Karlijn Massar, Robert A. C. Ruiter, Tino Leonardi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-11-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Breast cancer
Breast self-examination
Champion’s health belief model
Cues to action
Indonesian women
Perceived benefits
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-019-7951-2

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