Abstract:
The study investigated the relationship between health beliefs and breast self examination. Two hundred and twenty eight (228) female workers from the state ministries in Owerri participated in the study. Participants were within the age range of 20 to 59 years with mean age of 35.28. Six hypotheses are tested for the study. Two instruments for data collection were Champion Health Belief Model Scale (CHBMS) and Breast self Examination questionnaire (BSE). Data analysis using Linear Regression was able to explain 24% of the variance for the health belief model variables. The results of the study indicate that perceived health motivation and perceived barriers showed significant positive relationship to breast self examination, R2=.245, F (6,221) =11.922; P<.001 and also contributed to the overall strength model P<.05. The results were discussed in terms of their relevance in health education of women on how to observe their breast and encourage them on benefits of BSE.
