Exploring breast cancer preventive lifestyle and social support of Iranian women: a study protocol for a mixed-methods approach.
Maryam Khazaei-PoolTahereh PashaeiLeila JahangiryKoen PonnetAli GholamiPublished in: International journal for equity in health (2017)
Researchers need to acquire knowledge regarding the lifestyle and perceived social support of Iranian women that will foster culturally competent approaches to promote healthy lifestyles to develop breast cancer preventive strategies. Examining breast cancer preventive lifestyles provides valuable information for designing applicable intervention programs for improving women's health.
Keyphrases
- social support
- depressive symptoms
- breast cancer risk
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- healthcare
- public health
- metabolic syndrome
- physical activity
- cardiovascular disease
- randomized controlled trial
- cervical cancer screening
- mental health
- skeletal muscle
- study protocol
- insulin resistance
- pregnant women
- adipose tissue
- climate change
- young adults
- human health