scholarly journals Comparative Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice of Breast Self-Examination among Female Secondary and Tertiary School Students in Ghana

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linda Ahenkorah Fondjo ◽  
Osei Owusu-Afriyie ◽  
Samuel Asamoah Sakyi ◽  
Akua Addo Wiafe ◽  
Bright Amankwaa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
High School ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
School Level ◽  
Medical Attention ◽  
School Students ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Self Examination

Background. Breast cancer remains a serious public health problem globally. It is particularly increasing among adolescents and premenopausal women. Breast self-examination (BSE) is the most effective and feasible means of detecting breast cancer early in developing countries. This study aimed at evaluating and comparing knowledge of BSE among secondary and tertiary school students and at revealing their attitudes and practices about BSE. Method. This cross-sectional study was conducted among 1036 female secondary and tertiary school students of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and Technology Senior High School. Data was obtained using a pretested questionnaire to access sociodemography, knowledge, attitudes, and practice of BSE among the students. Result. Most students were within the age of 15–24 years; 90.9% were aware of BSE. A high level of knowledge on BSE was found in 54.5% of the students. Knowledge was significantly higher in tertiary than secondary school students (p=0.002). 24.1% of the students thought BSE could be performed anytime; however only 8.1% of the students performed BSE monthly as recommended, whilst 41.8% had never practiced. Of these, more secondary students had never practiced BSE as compared to the tertiary students. 22.3% indicated they would wait for a change in a detected breast lump before seeking medical attention. 96.3% of the participants agree BSE is a good practice which must be encouraged. Conclusion. Teaching of BSE should be intensified beginning at the high school level, emphasizing practice and its benefits for early detection of breast cancer.

scholarly journals The Differences in Knowledge About Breast Self-Examination Between Adolescent Girls and Women of Childbearing Age in Lingkar Timur Public Health Center Bengkulu

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Nova Oktavia ◽  
Yesenia Yoelanda Febri
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Breast Cancer ◽  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Women Of Childbearing Age ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
School Students ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Self Examination

Breast cancer is a type of cancer that is most commonly found in women. Breast cancer can be found early with conscious examination, clinical examinations, and examination of mammography. Early detection of breast cancer can give a life expectancy. The purpose of this study was to analyze the differences in knowledge about breast self-examination between adolescent girls in high school and women of childbearing age in the area public health centers of Lingkar Timur, Bengkulu City. The type of research used in this study was Pre Experiment using the One Shot Postest Only design. The population in this study is the overall high school student, amounting to 208 and women of childbearing age amounting to 50. the number of samples in this study consisted of 50 high school students and 50 women of childbearing age,so that the total sample amounted to 100 people. The sampling technique uses the Stratified Random Sampling technique for high school students and the total population of women of childbearing age.This study uses primary data that is processed in univariate and bivariate. This research was conducted in May-June 2016. The results of univariate analysis showed that of the 50 female students, 48 (96%) had sufficient knowledge about examining their own breasts while from 50 women of childbearing age 29 people (58%) had good knowledge. The results of bivariate analysis using the Mann-Withney test obtained significant (p = 0,000) 0.05, which means that there are significant differences between the knowledge of adolescent girls and women of childbearing age. It is expected that young women will take part in health screening activities in the working area of public health centers such as Posbindu and for women of childbearing age to increase their awareness of early detection related to women's reproductive health. Keywords:  adolescent girls, breast self-examination, knowledge, women of                   childbearing age

scholarly journals BREAST CANCER KNOWLEDGE AMONG NURSING STUDENTS IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-7
Author(s):  
Husbani Bt. Mohd Amin Rebuan ◽  
Myat Moe ◽  
Nur Qamilah Mohamad ◽  
Nurulhuda Mat Hassan ◽  
Hamidah Binti Othman
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Breast Carcinoma ◽  
Screening Method ◽  
Medical Attention ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Cancer Symptoms ◽  
Self Examination

Background: In Malaysia, women had breast cancer always reported at their late stage. One of the causes is due to the delay in seeking medical attention. Poor knowledge about the breast cancer is one of the factors that cause the delay. Aim: This study was designed to assess the knowledge on breast cancer symptoms and risk factors, screening method, and practice among participants. Methodology: This was a cross-sectional study done from 1st of March till 15th of March 2016 involving 89 nursing students from School of Nursing Science, Medical Faculty, University Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA). Data analysis was carried out using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 21. Results: Eighty-nine participants responded. Majority of the students (>80.0%) knew the symptoms of breast cancer and common method of screening. Less than 50.0% knew the high risk factor for developing breast carcinoma. Less than 50.0% carried out the breast self-examination. Conclusion: Students had excellent knowledge on symptoms of breast carcinoma and its screening method. Majority (>50%) of the students were still not clear about high risk factors group. Lack of breast self-examination practice among students was noted.

scholarly journals Breast Self-Examination Practice Among Female Secondary School Students In Osogbo, Western Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
I. N. Usman ◽  
S. O. Olanrewaju ◽  
Saheed Opeyemi Usman
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Breast Cancer Death ◽  
Self Examination

Background: Breast cancer is the most common invasive cancer affecting women worldwide. It comprises 22.9% of invasive cancers in women and 16% of all female cancers.   It affects about 12% of the women population worldwide. In Nigeria, about one breast cancer death is reported in every 25 cases identified and the practice of breast self-examination has been reported to range from 19% to 43.2%. This cross sectional study assessed the knowledge, attitude and practice of breast self-examination (BSE) among female secondary school students in Osogbo Metropolis. Methods: A total of 400 respondents were selected using multistage sampling technique. Data were collected using pre-tested self-administered semi structured questionnaire, analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences and presented using appropriate tables and charts. Level of significance set at < 0.05. Results: The mean age ± SD is 14.77 ± 1.46 years.  390 (97.5%) respondents reported that they have heard of breast cancer while 235 (58.8%) respondents stated that they have heard of breast self-examination (BSE). 15 (3.8%) respondents said the procedures is time wasting while 82 (20.5%) respondents said the procedures were strenuous. 199 (49.8%)  strongly disagree that performing breast self-examination may expose them to breast cancer. Individuals with poor knowledge are one time less likely to do breast self-examination (OR = 1.245, CI = 0.647 - 2.394) while in terms of attitude, those with unfavorable attitude are one time less likely to do breast self-examination (OR = 1.025 CI = 0.949 -1.107). Conclusion: This study revealed a larger proportion of respondents have heard about breast cancer and breast self-examination but with inadequate knowledge of the correct procedures of breast self-examination (BSE) thereby resulting into poor attitude & practice of breast self-examination (BSE). This challenge therefore indicates an urgent need for continuous awareness and sensitization programs in the communities.

scholarly journals Assessment of Practice of Breast Self-examination and Associated Factors among Health Science Female Students of Ambo University: Cross Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jatani Mitiku Gochole ◽  
Yohannes Bacha Gemechu ◽  
Asiya Hussein Ibrahim
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Good Knowledge ◽  
Medical Attention ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Self Examination

Abstract Background: Breast Self-Examination is process whereby women examine their breasts regularly to detect any abnormal swelling or lumps in order to seek prompt medical attention. Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer among women globally and the second commonest cancer overall. The aim of this study was to assess practice of breast self-examination and associated factors among Health science female students at Ambo University in 2019.Methodology: - Institutional based cross-sectional survey was carried out among Health science female students at Ambo University in 2019. Data was collected by using a pre tested and pretested self-administered questionnaires. The response was systematically tabulated and analyzed using SPSS version 20, and explanations were given separately.Result- A total of 150 respondents participated in the study, of these 80 (53.3%) of them had good knowledge and only 67(44.7%) of the respondents had practiced BSE before. Among study participants whose families had breast cancer, practice BSE 2.12 times more than study participants whose families didn’t have his tory of breast cancer (AOR=2.12; 95% CI, 1.09–3.95, P=0.044). Those who had good knowledge toward BSE were 5.5 times more likely to practice BSE than those who had poor knowledge (AOR=9.5; 95% CI, 5.5–18.8, P=0.002).Conclusions- The overall knowledge of female students towards breast self-examination was 62%. This study showed that only 67(44.7%) of the study participants ever practiced BSE. The independeent predictors of breast self examination was family history of breast cancer and knowledge how to perform breast self examination.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Health Education With Peer Education Method On The Attitude Of Student Bse (Breast Self-Examination) In Senior High School 5 Kedir

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 136-142
Author(s):  
Suci Anggraeni ◽  
Cahyu Novita Angraeini
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
High School ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
Student Attitudes ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Peer Education ◽  
Senior High School ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Self Examination

Background: BSE (Breast Self-Examination) is one of the early detection steps to prevent breast cancer is more effective if done as early as possible when adolescents reach the age of reproduction. Purpose : The purpose of this research is to know the influence of health education with peer education method toward student attitude in do realize in Senior High School 5 Kediri. Methods :The research design in this research is pre experimental design with one group pre test approach - post test design. The Sampel is some female students of class XI in Senior High School 5 Kediri as many as 104 respondents taken with Simple Random Sampling technique. Variable dependent attitude of student, independent variable of health education with peer education method. The instrument used is a questionnaire. The results of analysis using Mc Nemar with α = 0,05. Result : The result of this research is that most respondents have positive attitude in doing BSE before giving health education as much 65 respondent (62,5%), while most of respondent have positive attitude in doing BSE after giving health education 96 responden (92,3%) . The result of Mc Nemar statistic test is obtained ρ value = 0,000 <α = (0,05), which means there is Effect of Health Education with Peer Education Method toward Student Attitudes In Conduct BSE in Senior High School 5 Kediri City. Conclusion : Peer education method has relationship with respondent attitude about BSE because counseling with peer education method about is very important for respondent and expected by giving counseling about BSE will increase knowledge and also ability to do BSE for early detection breast cancer

Compliance with Breast Self-Examination Instruction in High School Students

1992 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 215-220 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barbara A. Cromer ◽  
Margaret E. Frankel ◽  
John Hayes ◽  
Robert T. Brown
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Health Beliefs ◽  
Personal Health ◽  
Group Instruction ◽  
School Students ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Proficiency Scores ◽  
A Prospective Study ◽  
Self Examination

In a prospective study, we measured compliance with breast self-examination, using an anonymous questionnaire, in suburban high school students three months (n = 85) and eight months (n = 54) after group instruction. Post-instruction proficiency in performing the procedure and personal health beliefs regarding breast cancer were also evaluated. At three months, 40% of the group reported practicing breast self-examination at some time since instruction; 12% had performed the procedure timed correctly with their menstrual cycle. At eight months, only two girls (4%) had practiced breast self-examination at least once since the three-month evaluation. Proficiency scores overall were high, with 77% scoring 12 points or above on a 15-item questionnaire; however, scores were significantly lower in the 15-year-olds than in the older adolescents. No significant relationships were found between compliance and most personal health beliefs, previous instruction, or level of knowledge of the procedure. Attention should be directed toward assessing the ability and willingness to practice preventive health behaviors before instruction programs are instituted in this age group.

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