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- Title
SOCIAL SUPPORT AND CERVICAL AND BREAST CANCER SCREENING PRACTICES AMONG NURSES.
- Authors
e Silva, Isis Teixeira; Griep, Rosane Harter; Rotenberg, Lúcia
- Abstract
This cross-sectional epidemiological study was carried out at three public hospitals in Rio de Janeiro, R J, Brazil. It aimed at analyzing the association between social support and cervical and breast cancer early detection practices among nurses. Data were collected through a multidimensional questionnaire focusing on socio-demographic and occupational variables, the performance of the breast self-exam, the Papanicolaou smear test, and social support (Medical Outcomes Study scale). Statistical associations were evaluated through the Chi-square test (p d = 0.05). Logistic regression tests were used for multivariate analysis. Higher levels of social support consistently increased the chances of individuals reporting adequate practices concerning breast self-examination and having Pap smear tests performed, regardless of socio-demographic or occupational variables. These results corroborate the hypotheses that social support has a positive effect on the regular practice of self-care.
- Subjects
MEDICAL screening; DIAGNOSTIC services; HEALTH risk assessment; BREAST exams; VAGINAL smears; HEALTH self-care; NURSING practice; INDUSTRIAL hygiene
- Publication
Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem (RLAE), 2009, Vol 17, Issue 4, p514
- ISSN
1518-8345
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1590/S0104-11692009000400013