The Role of Education in Breast Cancer Beliefs and Screening Practices Among Korean Women – A quantitative study

Author:

Kwok Cannas1ORCID,Lee Mi-Joung2,Lee Chun Fan3

Affiliation:

1. Western Sydney University, Penrith South, NSW, Australia

2. The University of Sydney, Australia

3. Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore

Abstract

Introduction: Cultural beliefs are influential factors that affect breast cancer screening practices among Korean women. The aim of this study was to examine the role of educational levels and compare the cultural beliefs associated with breast cancer screening practices among immigrant Korean women in Australia with those of their counterparts in Korea. Methods: A secondary analysis based on data from convenience samples of 245 and 249 Korean women living in Australia and Korea, respectively. Data were collected by the Korean version of Breast Cancer Screening Beliefs Questionnaire. Results: Educational level has a significant association with Korean women’s cultural beliefs about breast cancer and breast cancer screening practices regardless of country of residence. Discussion: Nurses working in multicultural societies should take cultural beliefs and the role of education into account while designing strategies to promote breast cancer screening practices among immigrant Korean women.

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

General Nursing

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