Duran Emel Tasci
Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing Department, Health Sciences Faculty, Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey.
Asian Pac J Cancer Prev. 2011;12(5):1179-84.
The study was planned with the purpose of examining women's attitude to the health belief model, and their attitudes and behavior towards cervical cancer and early diagnosis.
The qualitative (case-study) method was used in this study. Data were collected between October 2010 and November 2010 using a purposive sampling method for qualitative research. The study sample constituted from 11 women being treated at two clinics, between the ages of 15 and 49, who were married, and who had not previously had a pap-smear test. Data collection tool consist of two parts that are an "Information Form" identifying women and semi-structured "Interview Form". Interviews were done face to face by using in-depth interviews technique. Semi-structured interview was recorded in audio recording device. Content analysis method was used to assess the data.
Awareness is insufficient that of women about cervical cancer prevention and early diagnosis, there is less fear of cervical cancer. Information of women is inadequate about early diagnosis and prevention of cervical cancer and there are various barriers about early detection and prevention. According to content analysis, three main themes emerge. These are the themes of belief, knowledge and barriers.
It became clear from interviews carried out in line with the health belief model why women did not exhibit positive health behavior. It is recommended that this study should be repeated in other parts of Turkey. In addition, this study can serve as a guide to quantitative studies in wider communities.
本研究旨在考察女性对健康信念模型的态度，以及她们对宫颈癌和早期诊断的态度与行为。
本研究采用定性（案例研究）方法。2010年10月至2010年11月期间，采用定性研究的目的抽样方法收集数据。研究样本由11名在两家诊所接受治疗的女性组成，年龄在15至49岁之间，已婚，且之前未进行过巴氏涂片检查。数据收集工具包括两部分，即识别女性的“信息表”和半结构化的“访谈表”。采用深度访谈技术进行面对面访谈。半结构化访谈用录音设备进行记录。使用内容分析法评估数据。
女性对宫颈癌预防和早期诊断的认识不足，对宫颈癌的恐惧较少。女性关于宫颈癌早期诊断和预防的信息不足，早期检测和预防存在各种障碍。根据内容分析，出现了三个主要主题。这些是信念、知识和障碍主题。
根据健康信念模型进行的访谈清楚地表明了女性为何未表现出积极的健康行为。建议在土耳其其他地区重复本研究。此外，本研究可为更广泛社区的定量研究提供指导。
