| Title |
Moterų dalyvavimo atrankinės mamografinės patikros dėl krūties vėžio programoje motyvai / |
| Another Title |
Motivation to participate in mammography screening program for breast cancer. |
| Authors |
Boguševičiūtė, Aušra ; Diržytė, Aistė ; Boguševičius, Algirdas |
| Full Text |
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| Is Part of |
Medicina. 2003, t. 39, Nr. 10, p. 1007-1015.. ISSN 1010-660X |
| Keywords [eng] |
Breast neoplasms ; Breast neoplasms ; Mammography ; Mass screening ; Motivation |
| Abstract [eng] |
The rates of incidence and mortality of breast cancer in Lithuania are increasing. The causal prophylaxis is unknown. The early mammography diagnosis improves results of treatment. The aim of the study is to investigate the motivation to participate in mammography screening program for breast cancer and to evaluate the relationship between these motives and women age, education, family history, personal income. Two hundred three women were interviewed about the motivation to participate in mammography screening program for breast cancer. The strength of motivation was estimated in parametric variable. It was attempted at evaluating the influence of age, education, family history and personal income on the level of motivation. Logistic analysis was used. |
| Type |
Journal article |
| Language |
Lithuanian |
| Publication date |
2003 |
