Performance of breast self-examination and health locus of control

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1986-05

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Heilman, Janet

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A descriptive correlational study was undertaken to examine the relationship between BSE performance and health locus of control orientation. A convenience sample of 46 women previously given BSE instruction completed a demographic sheet and the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control (MHLC) instrument. Data were analyzed by using modes, means, standard deviations, Spearman coefficient of correlation, and Kruska-Wallis chi-square test. Analysis of data revealed no significant relationship between internality and chance externality and performance of BSE. A positive relationship was found between powerful others externality and BSE performance.

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Women, Self-examination, Locus of control

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