title: Applying an extended model of the theory of planned behaviour to breast self-examination.
abstract: Few studies have examined the predictors of breast self-examination in younger women, where it is the primary method for the early detection of breast cancer. Female college students (N = 253, aged 17 to 50 years) completed items related to breast self-examination assessing theory of planned behaviour (TPB) constructs (intentions, attitude, subjective norm, perceived behavioural control), social influence variables of self-identity and group norm, and demographic characteristics. One month later, breast self-examination behaviour was assessed. Results supported this application of the TPB model and highlight the importance of group norms for strategies to increase breast self-examination in younger women.
authors.affiliation: Queensland University of Technology, Australia.
authors.forename: Tania E
authors.initials: TE
authors.lastname: Mason
authors.forename: Katherine M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: White
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D016504:Breast Self-Examination / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D015438:Health Behavior; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D033182:Intention; D007389:Internal-External Control; D008875:Middle Aged; D009042:Motivation; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012649:Self Concept; D012925:Social Conformity; D055815:Young Adult