Examination of Knowledge and Fear Levels of Breast Cancer With the Spiritual Characteristics of Nurses

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Cal A., Yildiz M. K., Aydın Avci İ.

FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH, vol.6, 2018 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 6
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Doi Number: 10.3389/fpubh.2018.00331
  • Journal Name: FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus
  • Keywords: breast cancer, spirituality, nursing, knowledge, fear, coping behaviors, SELF-EXAMINATION, WOMEN
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: Breast cancer is a common problem and it is important to understand the beliefs that increase awareness of breast cancer and guide early diagnosis behaviors. This research is planned to examine the knowledge and fear levels of breast cancer along with the spiritual characteristics of nurses.