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    Exploring breast health practices of post-menopausal women: Implications to informed consent

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    Authors
    Seaman, Kristen
    Dzidic, Peta
    Breen, Lauren
    Saunders, C.
    Date
    2016
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Seaman, K. and Dzidic, P. and Breen, L. and Saunders, C. 2016. Exploring breast health practices of post-menopausal women: Implications to informed consent. Journal of Health Psychology. 23 (14): pp. 1820-1831.
    Source Title
    Journal of Health Psychology
    DOI
    10.1177/1359105316669876
    ISSN
    1359-1053
    School
    School of Psychology and Speech Pathology
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/56037
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    In light of the contention surrounding breast health practices, the research aimed to explore post-menopausal women’s experiences of such practices. Semi-structured interviews were conducted in July and August 2015 with 13 Australian women aged 54–74 years. Data were analysed thematically. Participants deemed their engagement with breast health practices as the ‘right’ thing. However, engaging in these ‘right’ practices appeared to be fostered by misconceptions. The findings suggest that women may not be making evidence-informed decisions to engage in breast screening; identify contemporary barriers to promoting informed decisions; and may inform information pertinent to breast screening policy, campaigns and decision aid designs.

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