Abstract

Breast cancer is a health issue that has received global attention. This study combined the relevant theoretical basis to design mammography intervention strategies and examine their effectiveness on improving mammogram rates. The goal was to assist healthcare personnel in developing more appropriate breast cancer prevention and treatment programs.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Author Details

Hsiu-Hung Wang, PhD, College of Nursing, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Miaoling Lin, MSN, Health Management Division Section Head, Kaohsiung City Government Department of Health, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Sigma Membership

Theta Alpha

Lead Author Affiliation

Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

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Keywords:

Intervention Strategies, Mammogram Behavior, Middle-aged Women

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Effectiveness of intervention strategies on increasing the mammogram behavior of middle-aged women

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Breast cancer is a health issue that has received global attention. This study combined the relevant theoretical basis to design mammography intervention strategies and examine their effectiveness on improving mammogram rates. The goal was to assist healthcare personnel in developing more appropriate breast cancer prevention and treatment programs.