Effect of women’s health literacy levels on their beliefs about breast cancer screening

Abstract

<b>Objective:</b> This study was conducted to examine the effect of women's health literacy level on breast cancer screening beliefs.<br /> <b>Material and methods:</b> This study has been done descriptively. In data collection, measurement tools such as 'Descriptive Information Form', 'Health Literacy Scale' and 'Breast Cancer Screening Beliefs Scale' developed based on literature and observations were used. Statistical analysis of the data was made in SPSS 20.0 statistical package program.<br /> <b>Results:</b> When the descriptive-variable characteristics of the women participating in the study were examined, it was determined that the difference between health literacy levels and breast cancer screening beliefs was significant (p<0.05).<br /> <b>Conclusion:</b> As a result of the research, it was determined that as the health literacy level of women increased, the level of breast cancer screening beliefs also increased.