Leathar D S, Roberts M M
Br Med J (Clin Res Ed). 1985 Mar 2;290(6469):668-70. doi: 10.1136/bmj.290.6469.668.
Qualitative research techniques were used in two studies in Edinburgh to explore older women's attitudes and motivations towards breast disease, self examination, and screening, with a view to identifying appropriate strategies for communication. The results indicated that knowledge of breast disease and screening facilities was poor and that many psychological and emotional issues inhibited self examination. Increasing information about self examination and clinics is unlikely to influence uptake unless it is presented together with emotional support rather than through conventional mass media channels. Such support may best be provided by setting breast screening within general health screening rather than emphasising the single disease.
在爱丁堡的两项研究中运用了定性研究方法,以探究老年女性对乳腺疾病、自我检查及筛查的态度和动机,旨在确定合适的沟通策略。结果表明,她们对乳腺疾病和筛查设施的了解不足,诸多心理和情感问题阻碍了自我检查。除非将自我检查和诊所的相关信息与情感支持一同呈现,而非通过传统大众媒体渠道传播,否则增加此类信息不太可能提高接受度。这种支持最好通过将乳腺筛查纳入常规健康筛查来提供,而非仅强调单一疾病。