Susceptibility |
3-15 |
0.93 |
≥0.79 |
|
0.83 |
0.74 |
0.56 |
|
I’m worried about developing breast cancer |
|
|
|
0.747 |
|
|
|
8.43 |
Because of environmental exposure to sun ray I am at risk of developing breast cancer |
|
|
|
0.829 |
|
|
|
27.11 |
Because I eat foods that contain low levels of vitamin (D and E), I am at risk for breast cancer |
|
|
|
0.802 |
|
|
|
18.72 |
Severity |
8-40 |
0.79 |
≥0.79 |
|
0.89 |
0.74 |
0.55 |
|
Breast cancer can have negative emotional effects on the affected person and her family |
|
|
|
0.621 |
|
|
|
6.35 |
The physical and mental harms of breast cancer are serious and disrupt the affected persons life |
|
|
|
0.703 |
|
|
|
9.76 |
Breast cancer will lead to mastectomy (removal of the entire breast) |
|
|
|
0.607 |
|
|
|
7.77 |
Breast cancer leads to hospitalization and a long course of treatment |
|
|
|
0.794 |
|
|
|
18.15 |
Developing breast cancer will lead to hospitalization, with high costs |
|
|
|
0.738 |
|
|
|
13.95 |
Developing breast cancer causes absence from work and loss of the individuals job |
|
|
|
0.725 |
|
|
|
11.49 |
Breast cancer impacts the marital relationship of the affected individual |
|
|
|
0.757 |
|
|
|
14.24 |
Developing breast cancer results in the loss of a feminine appearance and beauty |
|
|
|
0.714 |
|
|
|
12.21 |
Self-efficacy |
6-30 |
0.78 |
≥0.79 |
|
0.92 |
0.90 |
0.68 |
|
I can perform a self-test, even if it’s time consuming |
|
|
|
0.671 |
|
|
|
7.24 |
I can learn the BSE technique and do it right |
|
|
|
0.831 |
|
|
|
15.64 |
I can perform BSEs even if they cause me to worry |
|
|
|
0.874 |
|
|
|
21.16 |
I can perform BSEs even if my breasts are large |
|
|
|
0.879 |
|
|
|
22.62 |
I can perform BSEs even if detecting a mass is difficult for me |
|
|
|
0.838 |
|
|
|
17.65 |
I can perform BSEs even if others disagree |
|
|
|
0.868 |
|
|
|
22.99 |
Response efficacy |
7-35 |
0.80 |
≥0.79 |
|
0.91 |
0.88 |
0.61 |
|
By conducting a monthly self-examination, I can prevent breast cancer |
|
|
|
0.685 |
|
|
|
8.04 |
If I perform self-examinations regularly, I will live longer |
|
|
|
0.800 |
|
|
|
18.51 |
If I performs self-examinations monthly, I will not be concerned about breast cancer |
|
|
|
0.751 |
|
|
|
14.29 |
BSEs preventthe problems that breast cancer would cause me to experience |
|
|
|
0.792 |
|
|
|
13.62 |
If through a self-examination, I find an unnatural mass in the early stages, breast cancer treatment will have good results |
|
|
|
0.791 |
|
|
|
14.20 |
Doing self-examinationssavesthe coststhat would be incurred by cancer treatment |
|
|
|
0.843 |
|
|
|
22.16 |
By conducting monthly BSEs, I can identify unnatural masses of the breast before the doctor’s diagnosis |
|
|
|
0.758 |
|
|
|
10.51 |
Cost |
4-20 |
0.85 |
≥0.79 |
|
0.82 |
0.72 |
0.54 |
|
Performing self-examinations is time-consuming |
|
|
|
0.729 |
|
|
|
8.52 |
I do not perform self-examinations because I fear being diagnosed with cancer |
|
|
|
0.809 |
|
|
|
10.25 |
Remembering the timing of self-examinations is difficult for me |
|
|
|
0.666 |
|
|
|
5.95 |
If I examine my breasts, my family will mock me |
|
|
|
0.738 |
|
|
|
7.27 |
Reward |
5-25 |
0.79 |
≥0.79 |
|
0.89 |
0.85 |
0.62 |
|
Information about breast health does not matter to me |
|
|
|
0.802 |
|
|
|
2.77 |
I do not feel that performing a self-examination is useful work |
|
|
|
0.739 |
|
|
|
2.54 |
Early diagnosis of a breast mass is not important for treating breast cancer |
|
|
|
0.834 |
|
|
|
2.89 |
By performing self-examinations, I don’t save much in terms of costs |
|
|
|
0.859 |
|
|
|
3.07 |
If I perform self-examinations on a monthly basis, it will cause me to lose my peace of mind |
|
|
|
0.703 |
|
|
|
2.17 |
Fear |
4-20 |
0.93 |
≥0.79 |
|
0.91 |
0.89 |
0.74 |
|
When I think about breast removal, I’m scared |
|
|
|
0.935 |
|
|
|
3.79 |
When I think about chemotherapy, I’m scared |
|
|
|
0.878 |
|
|
|
3.76 |
When I think about chemotherapy, I’m worried |
|
|
|
0.842 |
|
|
|
3.41 |
When I think about breast cancer, I’m afraid of losing the interest of my spouse and children |
|
|
|
0.842 |
|
|
|
3.37 |
Protection motivation |
4-20 |
0.80 |
≥0.79 |
|
0.83 |
0.73 |
0.56 |
|
I never think about monthly BSEs |
|
|
|
0.871 |
|
|
|
12.53 |
I think about performing a BSE monthly |
|
|
|
0.697 |
|
|
|
2.67 |
I will probably perform a self-examination every month |
|
|
|
0.838 |
|
|
|
12.46 |
I will certainly perform a BSE every month |
|
|
|
0.855 |
|
|
|
16.02 |
Emotional support |
5-25 |
0.80 |
≥0.79 |
|
0.93 |
0.91 |
0.75 |
|
There is a person who encourages you to perform self-examinations |
|
|
|
0.859 |
|
|
|
20.63 |
There is a person who reminds you of the timing of self-examinations |
|
|
|
0.876 |
|
|
|
27.25 |
There is someone who will admire you for performing a self-examination |
|
|
|
0.899 |
|
|
|
35.56 |
There is a person who you can talk about the fear of performing a self-examination |
|
|
|
0.849 |
|
|
|
22.92 |
There is a person who, if necessary, will help you to perform a self-examination |
|
|
|
0.849 |
|
|
|
22.23 |
Instrumental support |
3-15 |
0.72 |
≥0.79 |
|
0.95 |
0.93 |
0.88 |
|
There is a person who gives you a book or pamphlet on how to perform self-examinations and breast cancer |
|
|
|
0.940 |
|
|
|
58.20 |
There is a person who, if needed, will teach you the self-examination technique |
|
|
|
0.944 |
|
|
|
61.09 |
There is a person who gives you a CD or educational film on how to perform self-examinations and breast cancer |
|
|
|
0.934 |
|
|
|
46.75 |
Appraisal support |
3-15 |
0.93 |
≥0.79 |
|
0.97 |
0.95 |
0.91 |
|
There is a person who can help you to evaluate your own health by doing a self-examination |
|
|
|
0.946 |
|
|
|
46.68 |
There is a person who can give feedback on your success for follow-up and performing timely self-examinations |
|
|
|
0.977 |
|
|
|
131.17 |
There is a person who can help you to evaluate your fear of performing a self-examination |
|
|
|
0.948 |
|
|
|
42.88 |