Document Type
Thesis - University Access Only
Award Date
1997
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department / School
Graduate Nursing
Abstract
Early detection of breast cancer improves the likelihood of positive outcomes considerably. Evidence supports mammography is effective in determining the presence of cancer in asymptomatic women. The American Cancer Society recommends that women have a baseline mammogram at 35, every 2 years between the ages of 40-49, every year after age 50. The majority of women, especially rural women, fail to comply with screening mammography guidelines. Continued effort needs to be directed towards identifying barriers to mammogram and providing information and assistance to women to overcome them. This study will investigate the relationship between perceived barriers to mammography and frequency of mammography in rural women. Examination of this relationship may lead to a better understanding of rural, which may be helpful in designing strategies to increase participation in mammography screening, thereby decreasing cancer deaths.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Breast -- Radiography
Rural women -- Health and hygiene
Format
application/pdf
Number of Pages
74
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Recommended Citation
Langbehn, Kristi, "The Relationship Between frequency of Mammography and Self-perceived Barriers in Rural Women" (1997). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 276.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd2/276