scholarly journals Breast cancer prevention in women treated at Primary Care Unit

Rev Rene ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Raquel Leda de Arruda ◽  
Edvane Dias Teles ◽  
Natália Silva Machado ◽  
Francisca Jacinta Feitoza de Oliveira ◽  
Iolanda Graepp Fontoura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
The Self ◽  
Primary Care Unit ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Breast Examination ◽  
Self Examination ◽  
Over 40 Years

Objective: to describe the profile of women treated at Primary Care Unit and identify the attitudes toward early detectionof breast cancer. Methods: exploratory and descriptive research conducted with 40 women aged over 20 years, afternursing consultation. Results: it was verified that a share of participants presented risk factors for breast cancer, especiallymenarche before age 12, 57% (n=23); no breast examination during the consultation, 70% (n=28); and never have donebreast examination, 57.5% (n=23). As for performing the self-examination, 80% (n=32) of women said they knew how todo it, of which 65.5% reported performing it monthly, 12.5% never did it, and 23% of women over 40 years did not undergomammography. Conclusion: we highlight the need to develop effective educational interventions addressing the risk factorsand early detection of breast cancer in the health services.

scholarly journals Community-based study on the knowledge, awareness, and practices of females towards breast cancer in Buraimi, Oman

2018 ◽  
Vol 07 (04) ◽  
pp. 215-218 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vijay Kumar Chattu ◽  
Soosanna Kumary ◽  
Akshaya Srikanth Bhagavathula
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Negative Influence ◽  
Cancer Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Comprehensive Information ◽  
Study Participants ◽  
Self Examination

Abstract Background: In Oman, a higher proportion of patients presented with breast cancer are relatively young age and with an advanced stage. This could be due to lack of awareness and knowledge about breast cancer among young women. Aim: To assess the breast cancer knowledge, awareness and factors associated with the practice of breast self-examination (BSE) among females in Buraimi, Oman. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among females attending the two days health exhibition event at a polyclinc, in Al-Buraimi, governorate. A pretested questionnaire to assess their knowledge, awareness and practices concerned to breast cancer was used. The collected data was categorized, analyzed using descriptive statistics and logistic regression model. All the statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 21.0 version. Results: Out of the total of one hundred and eighty nine (189) participants, 80% had information of breast cancer. Participants had better knowledge of symptoms but less knowledge about risk factors. When probed about BSE, only 43% performed it and only 21% of them do it monthly on regular basis. The main reasons for regular monthly BSE is mainly because of fear of breast cancer (9%), doctor's advice (6%) and awareness through media (5%). Conclusion: Our study participants showed insufficient knowledge in some areas related to sign and symptoms and risk factors of breast cancer and identified a negative influence of low knowledge on the practice of BSE. Thus, educational interventions need to be emphasized to provide comprehensive information of breast cancer.

FORMATION OF THE CULTURE OF PREVENTION OF BREAST CANCER THROUGH SELF-OBSERVATION AND SELF-EXAMINATION

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kateryna Mulyk ◽  
◽  
Aleksander Skaliy ◽  
Larysa Ruban ◽  
Liana Duhina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Practical Knowledge ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Physical Culture ◽  
Common Cancer ◽  
The World ◽  
Culture Of Prevention ◽  
Self Examination ◽  
Prevention Of Breast Cancer

The article is devoted to breast cancer, a common cancer among women around the world. The level of awareness of applicants and employees of the Kharkov State Academy of Physical Culture regarding risk factors and clinical features of breast cancer, as well as self-examination procedures was analyzed. It has been proven that the formation of a culture of prevention of breast cancer through self-observation and self-examination of young Ukrainian women can save human lives, since raising public awareness and gaining practical knowledge will certainly change the fate of many people.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Practice toward Breast Cancer among Kurdish Women in Sulaimani Governorate/ Iraq

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 20-28
Author(s):  
Bekhal Abdalwahid Amin ◽  
Muhammed Babakir-Mina ◽  
Fadhil Ahmed Mohialdeen ◽  
Mohammed I. M. Gubari
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Clinical Breast Examination ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Breast Examination ◽  
Clinical Breast ◽  
The Right ◽  
Self Examination ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Breast cancer is a devastating affliction, the frequency of which is gradually increasing all over the world. Cancer may be cured if properly intervened at the right time. The correct treatment, aided by professionals and the right technology can provide critical life support to breast cancer patients. This study was conducted to assessment knowledge, attitude and practice of breast cancer among Kurdish females visited Maternity Teaching Hospital in Sulaimani. A face-to-face interview through a question¬naire to assessment of knowledge and practices toward breast cancer of 500 non-breast cancer women visited Maternity Teaching Hospital was done. Data were computerized and analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS, version 22). P-value of < 0.05 was considered as statistically significant. Out of 500 participants in the current study on knowledge and practices toward breast cancer among non-breast cancer women, consequently were 227 (45.4%) and 201 (40.2%) practiced breast self-examination(BSE) and clinical breast examination respectively. In this study the participants having no symptoms and lack of knowledge about how to do BSE where regarded as the barriers of not practicing BSE (44.7%, 55.3%) respectively. The most common reason for not doing clinical breast examination (CBE) is fear of the outcome and no sign & symptom of breast cancer (28.8%, 61.9%) respectively. The high education level showed significantly more knowledge of breast self-examination and mammography than Illiterate women P≤ 0.001 and P≤ 0.03 respectively. On the other hand, the high education level women showed significantly more practice of breast self-examination P≤ 0.001. In conclusion, the present study found the facts to the inadequate knowledge of female about breast cancer and recognized the negative influence of low knowledge on the practice of BSE, CBE and mammography and the breast cancer incidence. Therefore, more determinations are needed to develop a positive attitude toward BSE, CBE and mammography screening and practice in Sulaimani.

scholarly journals Internet Access and Breast Cancer Awareness Among Akure Residents

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement 3) ◽  
pp. 4s-4s
Author(s):  
Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Internet Access ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Cancer Knowledge ◽  
Cancer Awareness ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Breast Cancer Awareness ◽  
Breast Cancer Knowledge ◽  
Self Examination

Purpose Of the leading types of cancer in women, breast cancer presents with the highest number of cases and is the leading cause of cancer death in less developed countries. Despite the promising positive impact of the Internet on breast cancer awareness, there is a paucity of information on the effect of Internet access on breast cancer knowledge in Nigeria. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the effect of Internet access on breast cancer knowledge and the perceived benefit of breast self-examination among adults residing in Akure Town, Ondo State, Nigeria. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study design was used to determine the effect of access to the Internet on breast cancer knowledge and the perceived benefit of breast self-examination among Akure residents. The study was conducted in 295 men and women age 18 to 60 years residing in Akure who were selected using a systematic sampling technique. A telephone survey was used to collect data. Simple frequency distribution was used to describe the data, and bivariable logistic regression was used to test the association between variables. Results Almost all adults residing in Akure are aware of breast cancer and more than one half have a good knowledge of the disease. Although more than one half of the study population was found to have a good knowledge of breast cancer, most adults do not have knowledge of the risk factors of breast cancer. Nearly 97% of the 84% of participants who have ever conducted breast self-examination does so at least once in a month. Adults residing in Akure who have access to the Internet were more than two times more likely to have a good knowledge of breast cancer compared with their counterparts with no Internet access. Conclusion Knowledge of breast cancer is above average among Akure adults; however, more than one half of the adult populace in Akure still lacks adequate knowledge of the risk factors of breast cancer. Breast cancer awareness programs that are targeted at Akure residents should emphasize breast cancer risk factors and use the platform provided by the Internet. AUTHOR’S DISCLOSURES OF POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST The following represents disclosure information provided by authors of this manuscript. All relationships are considered compensated. Relationships are self-held unless noted. I = Immediate Family Member, Inst = My Institution. Relationships may not relate to the subject matter of this manuscript. For more information about ASCO's conflict of interest policy, please refer to www.asco.org/rwc or ascopubs.org/jco/site/ifc . No COIs from the author.

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding Breast Cancer Early Detection Among Women in a Mountainous Area in Northern Vietnam

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 107327481986377
Author(s):  
Do Thi Thanh Toan ◽  
Dinh Thai Son ◽  
Le Xuan Hung ◽  
Luu Ngoc Minh ◽  
Dinh Le Mai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
Clinical Breast Examination ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Cancer Early Detection ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Breast Examination ◽  
Clinical Breast ◽  
Self Examination ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women all over the world, also in Vietnam. In recent years, the incidence of breast cancer has been increasing in Vietnam, and most cases are diagnosed at late stages, making treatment more difficult. More and better early detection could help more women to survive. The aim of this study was to identify the current knowledge, attitude and practice about early detection of breast cancer as well as potential predictors of breast cancer screening among women aged 20 to 49 year in a mountainous commune in Thanh Hoa Province, Vietnam, in a largely ethnic Muong population. Women aged 20 to 49 years were selected by systematic random sampling to participate in a cross sectional study in October 2017. They were interviewed with a closed questionnaire about their knowledge of breast cancer, its risk factors, and warning signs. A checklist for performance of breast self-examination was also applied. Three hundred six women agreed to participate in the study. More than half had a low level of knowledge, and were weak in attitude and practice about breast self-examination, clinical breast examination, breast ultrasound, and mamography. Among women who had practiced at least 1 screening method, 17.0% mentioned clinical breast examination, and only 13.8% reported practicing breast self-examination. Factors associated with practice included knowledge about breast cancer early detection (BCED), ethnicity, income, the BCED information approach, and the BCED screening programs approach. The finding of a very low proportion of women in the mountainous setting with good awareness and practice on early detection of breast cancer is important evidence to inform the BCED intervention program developers about where and how to target which information, especially to reach more ethnic minority women.

Breast cancer recurrence rate in patients treated for early breast cancer.

2020 ◽  
Vol 38 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e12508-e12508
Author(s):  
Cecilia Munguti ◽  
Miriam Claire Mutebi ◽  
Mukuhi Ng'ang'a ◽  
Ronald Wasike
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Recurrence Rate ◽  
Early Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Recurrence ◽  
Age At Diagnosis ◽  
Breast Cancer Recurrence ◽  
Breast Cancers ◽  
Breast Examination ◽  
The Mean

e12508 Background: Recurrence rates for early breast cancer vary in different studies from 7% to 18%. Recurrent breast cancer is associated with poorer outcome and higher mortality rates. The recurrence rate in the Kenyan population remains unknown despite high prevalence of known risk factors. Methods: Single institution retrospective study of all women (18 -75 years) treated for early breast cancer at a single center private tertiary unit from 2009 to 2017. Results: 239 patient records were reviewed. The mean age at diagnosis was 51 (SD13.1). 98% of women presented with a palpable breast lesion. The molecular sub-type’s prevalence was: ER/PR+ (76%), triple negative (12.1%), HER2+ (2.9%). The overall recurrence rate was 7.2%, 66% recurrences were loco-regional, while 27% were metastatic disease, with 61% of the recurrences being detected initially on clinical/ self-breast examination. 77% of the recurrences were in women with ER/PR+ molecular sub-types. Recurrences in women with DCIS (2/27) were invasive breast cancers. There were no identified risk factors on uni-variate and multivariate regression analysis which conferred a risk of breast cancer recurrence. Discussion: The mean age at diagnosis in this group is younger than the western average (65 - 75 years). Majority of the women presented with symptoms – a presentation that differs from that of countries with a national breast cancer screening program. The molecular distribution of breast cancers is comparable to western populations. Conclusions: Recurrence rate for early breast cancer in this series is 7.2%, which is comparable with documented western data, with majority of the recurrences being detected initially on clinical/self-breast examination.

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