Preventive medicine
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Preventive medicine · Mar 2002
Comparative StudyMen's and women's knowledge and perceptions of breast cancer and mammography screening.
Although most men are not directly affected by breast cancer, they participate in decisions influencing breast cancer screening and contribute to shaping the social norm on mammography screening. This study tested the hypothesis that men may be less knowledgeable than women about breast cancer and mammography and have less favorable perceptions of mammography screening. ⋯ Men were as knowledgeable about breast cancer and mammography screening as women but had more favorable attitudes toward breast cancer screening than women. Actions to strengthen community support for mammography screening programs should primarily target older and less educated persons of either sex.
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Preventive medicine · Mar 2002
Tobacco smoking habits, beliefs, and attitudes among medical students in Tirana, Albania.
Many surveys throughout the world have evaluated the smoking behaviors, beliefs, and attitudes of medical students, but no information is available from Albania. ⋯ Tobacco smoking is common among medical students in Albania. Targeted antismoking training should be mandatory for medical students in Albania.