A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE ON BREAST CANCER AND UTILIZATION OF MAMMOGRAM AMONG WOMEN IN SELECTED VILLAGES OF UDUPI DISTRICT, KARNATAKA

AbstractBreast cancer was considered to be one amongst the most commonly cancer disease in the world. Now it is considered to be the second cancer disease among women in India, with most of the affected population is in the urban areas. Breast cancer is seen mostly after the age of 40 years. According to the Cancer fact 2012, breast cancer is now seen to be among women aged from 35 years above. Materials and methods: The study was a descriptive survey study to assess the knowledge on breast cancer, awareness and utilization of mammogram among 320 married and unmarried women who were willing to participate in the study. After the consent, a questionnaire prepared by the investigator was given to them. Results: Majority 46.6% had low knowledge for breast cancer. There was an association between knowledge and age, marital status, education and source of information about breast cancer and it was found to be significant (p< Mammogram is underutilized among participants, from the total number of population i.e; n = 320, only 19.1% (61) were aware of mammogram. Out of 19.1% (61) who were aware of mammogram, did not utilise it. Conclusion: The study concluded that women have low knowledge on breast cancer and very less population was aware of mammogram which is one of the screening tests for breast cancer. Their low knowledge on breast cancer and unaware of the screening test is the main reason for not utilising mammogram even those who are aware of it. So, nurses as health care members play an important role in providing information and educating the community people.

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A review of breast cancer awareness among women in India: Cancer literate or awareness deficit?

European Journal of Cancer ◽

10.1016/j.ejca.2015.07.008 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 51 (14) ◽

pp. 2058-2066 ◽

Cited By ~ 46

Author(s):

A. Gupta ◽

K. Shridhar ◽

P.K. Dhillon

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Cancer Awareness ◽

Breast Cancer Awareness ◽

Women In India

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Self-Structured Breast Cancer Awareness among Female Adolescent

Pediomaternal Nursing Journal ◽

10.20473/pmnj.v7i1.20431 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Rahayu Dewi Pangestuti ◽

Ni Ketut Alit Armini ◽

Lingga Curnia Dewi

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Signs And Symptoms ◽

Study Data ◽

Female Adolescent ◽

Female Adolescents ◽

Cancer Knowledge ◽

Cancer Awareness ◽

Cancer Disease ◽

Breast Cancer Awareness

Introduction:The incidence of breast cancer has increased every year, mostly in developing countries. However, breast cancer awareness in women is still insufficient. A woman must be aware of breast cancer disease earlier. This study aimed to describe breast cancer awareness in female adolescents.Methods: The research design was used descriptive-analytic. The study population consisted of female adolescents in 10th-11th grade at Vocational High School in Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia. The sample was taken using stratified random sampling. There are 206 female adolescents aged 15-18 years old who participated in this study. Data collected using a self-structured breast cancer awareness questionnaire arranged by Breast Cancer Awareness Measurement (BCAM) guideline. The questionnaire consisted of breast cancer knowledge (disease, signs and symptoms, risk factors), perception, and BSE. The statistical analysis was using distribution frequency.Results: The result presented that the majority of female adolescents had high awareness (67,5%). The maximum score was knowledge of disease (3.28 ± 0.54) (table 3). The minimum score was risk factors knowledge (1.95 ± 0.69) and BSE (1.81 ± 0.78).Conclusion: The respondents have good knowledge of breast cancer disease yet understanding of risk factors is low. It is necessary to do counseling programs in school, particularly women's reproductive health and breast self-examination (BSE) due to improve knowledge of risk factors in female adolescents.

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A case report of cancer patient

Journal of Clinical Research and Reports ◽

10.31579/2690-1919/0126 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 01-02

Author(s):

Ven Sumedh Thero

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Case Report ◽

Early Detection ◽

Cancer Patient ◽

Perceived Barriers ◽

Cancer Awareness ◽

Cancer Breast ◽

Common Cancer ◽

Breast Cancer Awareness ◽

Women In India

In India 25.8 per 10,000 women are suffering from Breast cancer as per the Ministry of Health & Welfare, India. It is estimated by 2020 around 1.7 million women will be suffering from breast cancer. Awareness and early detection can curb the growing burden of Breast Cancer and are the first step in the battle against Breast Cancer. The aim of this qualitative study was to explore the awareness and perceived barriers concerning the early detection of Breast Cancer. According to the National Cancer Registry Programme of the India Council of Medical Research (ICMR), more than 1300 Indians die every day due to cancer. Breast cancer is now the most common cancer among women in India, accounting for 27% of all cancers among women. The WHO data says India will have 1.16 million new cancer cases this year i.e. 2020 and more than 50 per cent of these will be diagnosed in women.

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Profile picture of risk factors for breast cancer among community women of Udupi, Karnataka

Journal of Health and Allied Sciences NU ◽

10.1055/s-0040-1708672 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 06 (04) ◽

pp. 29-31

Author(s):

Arkierupaia Shadap

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Urban Areas ◽

Health Care Services ◽

Study Finding ◽

Survey Study ◽

Risk Category ◽

Degree Relative ◽

Cancer Disease ◽

History Of

AbstractGlobally, breast cancer is considered to be one amongst the most commonly cancer. In India, it is considered to be the second cancer disease among women with most of the affected population is in the urban areas. Breast cancer is seen mostly after the age of 40 years. According to the Cancer fact 2012, breast cancer is now seen to be among women aged from 35 years above. Materials and methods: The study was a descriptive survey study to assess the numbers of risk factors for breast cancer among the 320 community women who were willing to participate in the study. A validated structured questionnaire was given to the subjects after taking consent. Results: The study finding shows that out of 320 women surveyed, 252 (78.75%) belonged to “with risk” category and 68 (21.25%) belonged to “No risk” category for risk factors of breast cancer. The risk factorsfor breast cancer detected among these 252 who belonged to 'with risk' were, majority 24.4% had menarche at the age of ≤ 12 years, none had the personal history of breast cancer and 0.3% had the history of first-degree relative sister diagnosed with breast cancer. There were 44.7% women who first had their delivery at the age of ≥30 years and above. 16.9% did not give breast feeding; none had the history of biopsy, 3.8% had the history of taking oral contraceptives of .5 years period and none had the history of taking alcohol in their life. Conclusion: The study concluded that making the community women aware through health educations, distributing pamphlets and organizing programmes on breast cancer and the risk factors will motivate them to attend the health care services for better treatment. Better treatment will further enhance the morbidity and mortality rate among the community women.

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