Mixed method systematic review: the relationship between breast cancer risk perception and health-protective behaviour in women with family history of breast cancer.

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine and explore the relationship between risk perception and health-protective behaviour in individuals with family history of breast cancer.

Background: Women with increased risk of breast cancer due to inherited predisposition can use health-protective behaviours to facilitate prevention or early detection of cancer.

Data Sources: Four scientific literature databases (CINAHL, Medline, AMED, PsychInfo) and three systematic review databases were searched.