Understanding Jordanian Women's Values and Beliefs Related to Breast Cancer: A Focused Ethnography. (March 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Salman, Khlood; Zoucha, Rick; Nawafleh, Hani
• Is Part Of: Journal of transcultural nursing. Volume 29:Number 2(2018)
• Page Start: 139
• Page End: 145
• Publication Date: 2018-03
• Subjects: Jordanian women -- breast cancer -- ethnography -- values -- beliefs; Transcultural nursing -- Periodicals; Nursing -- Cross-cultural studies -- Periodicals; Health attitudes -- Cross-cultural studies -- Periodicals; 610.73
• DOI: 10.1177/1043659616681424
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1043-6596

Abstract

Purpose: To understand Jordanian women's beliefs and values related to breast health and how these beliefs influence their decisions to receive breast cancer screening.Design: A focused ethnography method was used; 31 key informants were recruited from Ma'an city located in the southern part of Jordan. Data were collected using semistructured interviews.Data Analysis: Leininger's four phases of qualitative data analysis.Findings: Three major themes were identified: (a) Feeling of embarrassment, fear, denial, and lack of knowledge are common experience among women regarding breast cancer screening; (b) Hesitancy on the part of health care professionals to offer education about breast health and screening; and (c) Willingness to learn about breast health and cancer screening.Conclusions: Based on the findings, it is recommended that nurses be trained about breast assessment and additional resources mobilized for mammography and health promotion programs targeting rural Jordan.