Open AccessExamining the Relationship Between Breast Cancer Fatalism and Fear in Women
Author(s) -
Mehmet Salih Yıldırım,
Metin Yıldız,
Güray Okyar
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
aegean journal of obstetrics and gynecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2717-6320
DOI - 10.46328/aejog.v2i3.51
Subject(s) - fatalism , breast cancer , medicine , cancer , demography , oncology , gynecology , philosophy , theology , sociology
Aim: This research was carried out to examine the relationship between breast cancer fatalism and fear in women.
Methods: This research, which is planned as a descriptive and relationship seeker type, was conducted between March and May 2020 with women living in Iğdır.
Results: According to the findings obtained from the study, it was found that the total mean score of breast cancer fate of individuals was 4.42 ± 2.58, and the average total score of fear of breast cancer was 23.67 ± 7.03. A statistically significant relationship was found between the total mean score of breast cancer fatality, total point average of fear of breast cancer, and age (p <0.05).
Conclusion: Women's breast cancer fatality and fear of breast cancer were found at a medium level. It is recommended that the study be carried out in larger groups.