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Predicting Factors of Breast Self-Examination based on Health Belief Model and Locus of Control among Women Aged 20-50 Years
Afsaneh Sahraee, Azita Noroozi, Rahim Tahmasebi,
Volume 19, Issue 2 (11-2013)
Abstract

  Background & Aim: Although breast self-examination (BSE) is no longer recommended for screening of breast cancer, its training and practicing is a gateway to health promotion and provides women with knowledge and attitudes that set the stage for clinical breast examination and mammography screening later in life. The aim of this study was to recognize predicting factors of the BSE based on the Health Belief Model (HBM) and the locus of control model among women aged 20-50 years old.

  Methods & Materials : Inthis cross-sectional study,400 women were selected through theconvenience sampling method from health centers. Data were collected using four questionnaires including the Champion’s Scale, health locus of control, and demographic and functional questionnaires. Data were analyzed in the SPSS using independent T-test, Chi-squared test, logistic and linear regression models.

  Results: The results showed that 10.9% of the participants reported performing BSE regularly. Perceived self-efficacy was the strongest positive predictor in the BSE performance (Exp (B) =1.863). Awareness had direct and indirect effects on the BSE. The locus of control did not predict the BSE (p=0.05).

  Conclusion : Improving self-efficacy, especially in young women, and increasing awareness about cancer among women is necessary to increase the rate of the BSE.


Effect of tele-rehabilitation nursing on health locus of control in patients with knee osteoarthritis: A randomized clinical trial
Fateme Keshavarzian, Narges Arsalani, Mehrdad Naghikhani, Hamid Reza Farpour, Mohsen Vahedi,
Volume 29, Issue 3 (10-2023)
Abstract
Background & Aim: Knee osteoarthritis as a common chronic illness leading to disability, imposes numerous challenges on individuals in terms of daily living and self-care. Therefore, the implementation of tele-rehabilitation nursing interventions that foster patients' internal health locus of control and enhance the development of self-care behaviors may be useful. This study aimed to determine the effect of tele-nursing rehabilitation on the health locus of control in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
Methods & Materials: In this randomized clinical trial study, a total of 34 patients with knee osteoarthritis referred to the rehabilitation clinics affiliated with Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in 2022 were enrolled. The intervention group participated in an 8-session tele-rehabilitation nursing program, while the control group received standard routine care. The Multidimensional Health Locus of Control scale was administered to both groups on three separate occasions. The data were subjected to descriptive and inferential statistical analyses using SPSS software version 26.
Results: According to the results from a two-way repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA), a statistically significant difference was observed solely in the trend of changes in the mean score of internal belief between the two groups and over the study time period (P<0.001). Specifically, the scores of the intervention group exhibited a significant increase over time, surpassing those of the control group.
Conclusion: The implementation of tele-rehabilitation nursing care, which emphasizes patient responsibility for their internal health locus of control can improve self-care. Therefore, it is recommended that nurses employ this approach in managing additional chronic conditions.
Clinical trial registry: IRCT20220216054038N1

 
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