A concept analysis of susceptibility: application of the hybrid model.
OBJECTIVE
Choosing to obtain a screening mammogram is often determined by a woman's perceived susceptibility.


OBJECTIVE
To establish the importance of susceptibility to breast cancer in rural women in southeast Louisiana, using concept analysis as the hybrid model.


METHODS
Through this analysis, findings from the literature were compared to women's actual perceptions from the field.


CONCLUSIONS
The author concludes that rural women in Louisiana do not view breast cancer as a potential harm, nor is there a belief that they have control over the decision to have a screening mammogram; therefore, rural women do not perceive themselves susceptible.
Steele
Susan K
SK
Our Lady of the Lake College, Baton Rouge, LA, USA. rmpinc@nursecominc.com
D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003657:Decision Making; D003717:Denial, Psychological; D004198:Disease Susceptibility / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D015438:Health Behavior; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007389:Internal-External Control; D008145:Louisiana; D008327:Mammography / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D008403:Mass Screening; D008960:Models, Psychological; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care / Q000523:psychology*; D012307:Risk Factors; D012423:Rural Health / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014930:Women / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology*; D016526:Workload