Introduction: This study examined factors influencing breast cancer screening behavior, while focusing on illness perception, attitudes toward mammography, and tolerance for ambiguity in daily life.
Aims & Method: A web-based survey was conducted among 300 women aged 40 and above. Participants were categorized into Screened and Unscreened groups based on their screening history. Logistic regression analysis was employed to identify predictors of screening behavior, whereas qualitative analysis of open-ended responses examined each group's illness perception of breast cancer.
Results: The results of logistic regression analysis revealed that three illness perception factors, positive impressions of screening, and enjoyment of ambiguity in daily life were positively associated with screening behavior. The negative impressions of screening was negatively associated with screening behavior. Qualitative analysis identified key themes, such as fear, negative impressions of cancer, and a fatalistic outlook.
Conclusion: Findings suggest that individuals who undergo breast cancer screening generally have a certain level of understanding of breast cancer and its treatment. They also appear to mentally prepare themselves for a potential diagnosis and its psychological impact. Despite holding negative impressions of mammography, they demonstrate greater tolerance for ambiguity in daily life and a willingness to engage with uncertain situations.
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