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Although prevention options are limited, lifestyle modifications and regular medical check-ups can help reduce risk. This study aimed to identify key factors influencing Polish women\u2019s willingness to undergo breast cancer screening.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Material and methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>The study surveyed 407 women aged 45 to 69 between 2021 and 2022 and reported using the STrengthening the Reporting of OBservational studies in Epidemiology (STROBE) checklist. The research tool included an author-delivered questionnaire, the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control (MHLC) scale, the Health Behavior Inventory (HBI), and the Mini-Coping Orientation to Problems Experienced (Mini-COPE) inventory.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Women were more likely to participate in screening if they were older, married, had children (although having an additional child was associated with a lower likelihood of screening), used oral contraception, had received education on breast cancer prevention, had higher average intensity in the Health Behavior Inventory and scored significantly higher on the author\u2019s scale, and demonstrated an external health locus of control. Additionally, women who reported attending prophylactic examinations were significantly more likely to express a need for emotional support.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>Further research is necessary to gain a deeper understanding of the factors that motivate women to engage in health-promoting behaviors and to develop targeted interventions. 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