scholarly journals Breast cancer awareness among Indonesian women at moderate-to-high risk

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 301-306 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aira Putri Mardela ◽  
Khomapak Maneewat ◽  
Hathairat Sangchan
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Cancer Awareness ◽  
Breast Cancer Awareness

scholarly journals Breast Cancer Awareness among Healthcare Professionals - 2 Decades later: An Observational Review

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 51-57
Author(s):  
SA Abdel Hadi Maha ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Risk Group ◽  
High Risk Group ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Cancer Awareness ◽  
Knowledge And Attitudes ◽  
Breast Cancer Awareness ◽  
Significant Difference

Based on a follow up update on a previous study performed 2 decades earlier (Ann SM; 2000; 20(2): 135-136). Portraying alarming results on knowledge and attitudes on breast cancer among healthcare professionals from and university hospital. This review aims to explore the current performance of healthcare professionals towards breast cancer awareness in a potentially developed era. Materials and Methods: This Cross-Sectional pilot tested study was conducted at a university hospital targeting all healthcare professionals between June 2017 - December 2017. Designed structured questionnaires were directly distributed to cover demographic data, high-risk factors, knowledge and attitudes towards breast cancer. The target population was 600. Results: The total respondents were 532(88%). Age ranged between 19-59 years with the mean age of 28 years. These where 200(37%) final year medical students, 118(22%) interns, 60(11%) residents 22(4%), specialist 30(5%), 28(5%) consultants, and 74(13%) nurses. High risk group accounted for 120(23%) of all participants. The highest scores were obtained from the younger group of staff, the interns\students (91%, 97%) as compared to the specialist\consultant categories (75%, 82%). Nurses unexpectedly had shown lower scores in knowledge (71%) which may suggest that the practical education in nursing practice supersedes knowledge in special fields. High risk group did not show significant difference in the overall knowledge scores (84%) yet, they scored higher in attitudes towards BCAP (94%). Conclusion: The necessity for (BCAP) cannot be overstated. The impressive and remarkable improvement of breast cancer awareness coupled with the availability and readiness of human resources assist in the planning, implementing and setting guidelines and strategies for breast cancer early detection programs. It can be declared that our community is equipped with knowledgeable medical staff, who can perform adequately run Breast Cancer Awareness Programs.

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

2014 ◽  
Vol 04 (04) ◽  
pp. 084-087
Author(s):  
Arkierupaia Shadap ◽  
Maria Pais ◽  
Anusuya Prabhu
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Screening Tests ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Cancer Awareness ◽  
Cancer Disease ◽  
Breast Cancer Awareness ◽  
Community People ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Women In India

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.

scholarly journals Using Twitter for breast cancer prevention: an analysis of breast cancer awareness month

BMC Cancer ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosemary Thackeray ◽  
Scott H Burton ◽  
Christophe Giraud-Carrier ◽  
Stephen Rollins ◽  
Catherine R Draper
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Breast Cancer Prevention ◽  
Cancer Awareness ◽  
Breast Cancer Awareness

The impact of breast cancer awareness and socioeconomic status on willingness to receive breast cancer prevention drugs

2006 ◽  
Vol 101 (1) ◽  
pp. 95-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter A. Fasching ◽  
Gunter von Minckwitz ◽  
Thorsten Fischer ◽  
Manfred Kaufmann ◽  
Beate Schultz-Zehden ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Breast Cancer Prevention ◽  
Cancer Awareness ◽  
Breast Cancer Awareness ◽  
The Impact ◽  
To Receive

scholarly journals Moderating Role of Demographic Characteristics in Breast Cancer Awareness and the Behavioural Disposition of Women in Ogun State, Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tolulope Allo ◽  
Patrick Edewor ◽  
Imhonopi, David O.
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Cancer Awareness ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Ogun State ◽  
Breast Cancer Awareness ◽  
Moderating Role

<p>This study is aimed at examining the moderating role of demographic characteristics in facilitating breast cancer awareness among women in relation to their behavioural disposition to the disease. The study adopted the descriptive (survey) and cross-sectional research designs to elicit information from women of adult age selected across five Local Government Areas in Ogun state. The data, collected through questionnaire were analysed through the use of a variance-based SEM Partial Least Square (PLS). The result shows that demographic characteristics (age and education) had a positive significant effect and jointly explain 74.9% of the variance in the breast cancer awareness and behavioural disposition among women in the study area. The findings revealed that a significant number of women with breast cancer have not acquired useful knowledge that could potentially be used to diagnose, prevent, and manage the disease. Unfortunately, the practice of Breast Self-Examination is grossly low among Nigerian women, as a consequence, only 20-30% of the women in study areas, including professionals know of the benefits of BSE and only a smaller percentage practice BSE. There is therefore a need to educate women on the benefits of this simple life saving procedure through the consistent use of media platforms.</p>

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