Perceived Barriers to Self-Management and Preventive Behaviors
Russell E. Glasgow, Ph.D.

1. Compared with your other health problems, having a mammogram is not important

2. At your age, you do not need to have mammograms.

3. You do not need a mammogram if you have a breast exam by a doctor.

4. You are afraid to have a mammogram because it might show a problem.

5. Having a mammogram is a lot of trouble for you.
(If a woman says, the mammogram is not too much trouble but going to the clinic or waiting is too much trouble, ask: Is what you have to go through to have a mammogram too much trouble?)

6. Having a mammogram is painful for you.

7. Having a mammogram is embarrassing for you.

8. You are worried about having a mammogram because you don't understand what will be done.

9. You don't have the time to get a mammogram.

10.Cost would keep you from having a mammogram.
(If woman asks how much a mammogram costs, say, "I'm not sure. It's different in different places. I just need to know if you think the cost of a mammogram would keep you from having one.")

11. Having a mammogram makes you worry about being exposed to the x-ray.

12. You have trouble remembering to get a mammogram.

13. People at the mammography centers are not friendly.

14. A mammogram can help you find breast cancer when it is just getting started.

15. Your doctor did not tell you that you should have a mammogram.

16. Having a mammogram will decrease your chances of dying from breast cancer.

17. Having a mammogram is the best way to find breast cancer when it is just getting started.

Champion V, et al. The effect of telephone versus print tailoring for mammography adherence. Patient Education and Counseling, 2007;65:416-423. (vchampion@iupui.edu)