Date Approved
2011
Degree Type
Open Access Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department or School
Nursing
Committee Member
Tsu-Yin Wu, Ph.D, RN
Committee Member
Michael L. Williams, MSN, RN, CCRN, CNE
Abstract
Among Korean-American women, breast cancer is the second leading cause of death. Although their incidence is lower than that of Caucasian women, Korean-American women are more likely to be diagnosed at more advanced stages of breast cancer. One of the suggested methods in breast cancer prevention is early detection and routine screenings. The present study was conducted to explore the impact of breast cancer educational workshop on breast cancer knowledge and breast self-examination practices among Korean-American women. The knowledge of breast cancer and the health beliefs (perceived benefits, perceived barriers, and perceived self-efficacy) was examined before and after the educational workshop. The results indicated that the educational workshops have a positive influence on breast cancer knowledge and health beliefs.
Recommended Citation
Lee, Corinne, "The impact of breast cancer educational workshops on knowledge and breast self-examination practice among Korean-American women" (2011). Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations. 352.
https://commons.emich.edu/theses/352