Open AccessThe prediction of cervical cancer screening beliefs based on big five personality traits
Author(s) -
Rashidi Fakari Farzaneh,
Mohammadzadeh Farnaz,
Rashidi Fakari Fahimeh,
Saei Ghare Naz Marzieh,
Ozgoli Giti
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
nursing open
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.55
H-Index - 12
ISSN - 2054-1058
DOI - 10.1002/nop2.493
Subject(s) - agreeableness , conscientiousness , big five personality traits , personality , trait , psychology , clinical psychology , 16pf questionnaire , big five personality traits and culture , social psychology , extraversion and introversion , computer science , programming language
Abstract Aim The present study was designed with the aim to predict Pap smear screening beliefs based on Big Five personality traits. Design The present cross‐sectional study was conducted with 235 women over 18 years of age in Tehran (Iran) in 2018. Methods The data collection tools included the demographic information questionnaire, Pap Smear Belief Questionnaire (PSBQ) and the 10‐item measure of the Big Five personality traits. Results People with Agreeableness personality trait were more faced with risks and Barriers and factors associated with Pap smear screening beliefs; and those with Conscientiousness personality trait were more faced with risks and Barriers. Results of the present study can help to understand how the personality affects decision‐making and interactions. Therefore, consequences of counselling about screening beliefs and behavioural changes can be improved by personality‐based education.