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Health Promotion and Breast Cancer
A look at health promotion and breast cancer.
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| 2,500 words
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| APA
| 2008
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Description:
This paper explores theories of health promotion especially as they apply to early detection of breast cancer. The specific theories include the health belief model, self-efficacy theory, and change theory. Each theory is described in-depth with an emphasis on how they may be applied to early breast cancer detection in light of the goals of "Healthy People 2010."
From the Paper:
"According to "Healthy People", the target for breast cancer is to reduce the death toll. The aim is also to increase the number of women who have received a mammogram in the past two years. The Health Belief Model (HBM) is a psychological model used to try and explain health behaviors by looking at the attitudes and beliefs of individuals' health."Cite this Term Paper:
APA Format
Health Promotion and Breast Cancer (2008, December 01)
Retrieved September 25, 2023, from https://www.academon.com/term-paper/health-promotion-and-breast-cancer-120468/
MLA Format
"Health Promotion and Breast Cancer" 01 December 2008.
Web. 25 September. 2023. <https://www.academon.com/term-paper/health-promotion-and-breast-cancer-120468/>