[Women's opinion of the risk of breast cancer]

Ginekol Pol. 2001 Dec;72(12A):1460-4.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

The basic element of preparing primary prophylactic is the designation of factors of the risks. In this connexion it has been decided that we acquaint ourselves with the opinions of women. Regarding the factors of the risks of falling ill with breast cancer, to be found on them. The research has been carried out among 149 women in the period of procreation. In order to obtain the material required for the research we hare used the questionnaire of the poll of their proper ownership. The gathered material was subjected to a statistic and descriptive analysis. Most of surveyed (138, it. 92.6%) has estimated the degree of the risks of falling ill with breast cancer. The women associated this fact with the cases of falling in their families or the changes on their breast. When asked, what increases the risks oh falling ill with breast cancer in their it was connected with women's gynaecological and maternity post.

Conclusions: 1. Over halt of the women (53.6%) has estimated the risks of falling ill with breast cancer giving 1-2 points (within the scale 0-5 points). 2. In the families of the surveyed there were cases of falling ill with malignant breast tumour (3%). 3. The vast majority (78.5%) undertakes the steps in order (wholesome falling in advantageous to their health and controlling their state of health) to protect themselves against tumourous disease. 4. The variables accepted while working did not differentiate the surveyed opinions.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Attitude to Health
  • Breast Neoplasms* / epidemiology
  • Breast Neoplasms* / etiology
  • Breast Neoplasms* / prevention & control
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Poland / epidemiology
  • Risk Assessment
  • Risk Factors
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Women's Health*