Development and validation of the psychometric properties of the perceived barriers of mammography scale

Health Care Women Int. 2024;45(6):621-641. doi: 10.1080/07399332.2021.1971671. Epub 2022 May 19.

Abstract

We aimed to develop and test the psychometric properties of the Perceived Barriers of Mammography Scale (PBMS-23). Based on a mixed method design researchers generated item pool through qualitative data and literature review and next, 500 women ages 40 to 69 years completed the questionnaire. Based on exploratory and confirmatory Factor Analysis, 23 items, researchers revealed eight domains of fate and destiny, breast conflict, defense avoidance, inconveniences/difficulties of mammography screening, contrasting/competing priorities, fear, distrust of mammography, and lack of knowledge with appropriate fitness for the data. PBMS-23 is valid and reliable instrument for assessing perceived barriers of mammography.

Publication types

  • Validation Study

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Breast Neoplasms* / psychology
  • Early Detection of Cancer / psychology
  • Factor Analysis, Statistical
  • Female
  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice*
  • Humans
  • Mammography* / psychology
  • Mass Screening / methods
  • Middle Aged
  • Patient Acceptance of Health Care / psychology
  • Perception
  • Psychometrics*
  • Qualitative Research
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Surveys and Questionnaires / standards