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Knowledge and Factors Associated with Breast Cancer Self-Screening Intention among Saudi Female College Students: Utilization of the Health Belief Model

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  • Nasser Shubayr

    (Department of Diagnostic Radiography Technology, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia
    Medical Research Centre, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia)

  • Rola Khmees

    (College of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia)

  • Ali Alyami

    (Department of Diagnostic Radiography Technology, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia)

  • Naif Majrashi

    (Department of Diagnostic Radiography Technology, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia)

  • Nada Alomairy

    (Department of Diagnostic Radiography Technology, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia)

  • Siddig Abdelwahab

    (Medical Research Centre, Jazan University, Jazan 45142, Saudi Arabia)

Abstract

Breast cancer (BC) screening is vital, as it is linked to a greater likelihood of survival, more effective treatment, and better quality of life. One of the most extensively applied models for conceptualizing probable barriers and facilitators to the adoption of desired health behavior is the health belief model (HBM). This study aimed to assess the impact of health perception and knowledge on breast self-examination intention (BSE) using HBM. HBM measures specific factors (perceived susceptibility, severity, barriers, benefits, cues to action, and self-efficacy) that impact one’s intention to use BSE. Data were collected from female undergraduate students ( n = 680) using a cross-sectional design, stratified simple random sampling, and a self-administered structured online questionnaire. We used multivariable logistic regression to evaluate our assumptions for students who intended to self-examine for BC. For demographic factors, we modified the multivariate model. Most respondents (93%) were under the age of 24 years. Female students from health colleges (48.5%), in their fourth academic year (42.6%), and from the southern region (57.6%) accounted for the majority of the sample. Respondents with a family history of BC were 9.7% of the total. Categories for age, college, region, residency, and BSE intention showed significant differences in their average knowledge scores. The survey revealed that 72.4% were aware of abnormal breast changes. Three constructs of the health belief model (perceived benefit, perceived barriers, and self-efficacy) are good predictors of BSE intention. Theory-based behavioral change interventions are urgently required for students to improve their prevention practices. Furthermore, these interventions will be effective if they are designed to remove barriers to BSE intention, improve female students’ self-efficacy, and enlighten them on the benefits of self-examination.

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  • Nasser Shubayr & Rola Khmees & Ali Alyami & Naif Majrashi & Nada Alomairy & Siddig Abdelwahab, 2022. "Knowledge and Factors Associated with Breast Cancer Self-Screening Intention among Saudi Female College Students: Utilization of the Health Belief Model," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(20), pages 1-12, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:20:p:13615-:d:948362
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    1. Miller, Brittany C. & Bowers, Jennifer M. & Payne, Jackelyn B. & Moyer, Anne, 2019. "Barriers to mammography screening among racial and ethnic minority women," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 239(C).
    2. Haya Salem & Suhad Daher-Nashif, 2020. "Psychosocial Aspects of Female Breast Cancer in the Middle East and North Africa," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 17(18), pages 1-16, September.
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