scholarly journals Knowledge attitude and practice of breast self examination among female medical students in a medical college

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 67-70
Author(s):  
Dr. C.K. Velayuthan Nair ◽  
◽  
Dr. Vinu Gopinath ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Self Examination ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Knowledge, attitude, and practice of breast self-examination among female undergraduate medical students in Poonch Medical College, Azad Kashmir

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Arslaan Javaeed ◽  
Irum Rasheed ◽  
Faiza Shafqat
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Female Undergraduate ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Students ◽  
Questionnaire Response ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Azad Kashmir ◽  
Self Examination ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Abstract A cross-sectional observational study was conducted to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of breast self-examination (BSE) among female undergraduate medical students in Poonch Medical College, Azad Kashmir. Out of 306 respondents, 250 completed the 16-item questionnaire (response rate of 81.7%). The correlations between knowledge, attitude, and practice were observed. Out of the total 250 respondents, 180 (72.0%) had ever heard of BSE, and 62 (24.8%) had performed BSE. The most important source of information regarding BSE was ‘internet’, which delivered knowledge to 64 (25.6%) students. The majority 200 (80%) thought that publicity and campaigns can motivate students to perform BSE. There was mild uphill correlation between knowledge and attitude, and knowledge and practice (p <.001). The study identified poor KAP of BSE among the students, Continuous...

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Breast Self Examination Among Female Health Personnel

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 156-160
Author(s):  
Santoshi Shrestha Pradhan ◽  
Roshanee Shrestha ◽  
Puspa Parajuli ◽  
Rana B Khagi ◽  
Buna Bhandari
Keyword(s):  
Health Personnel ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Average Level ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Self Examination ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: The knowledge, attitude and practice of Breast Self Examination is an important method of prevention of breast cancer which helps to detect the changes in early stage and delay seeking medical care. So female’s knowledge, attitude and practice of Breast Self-Examination play a crucial role in the safeguard of their health.Objectives: To assess the knowledge, attitude and practice regarding Breast Self Examination among female health personnel working in Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital.Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 320 female health personnel to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice regarding Breast Self-Examination working in Kathmandu Medical College and Teaching Hospital using self administered structured questionnaire. Descriptive and inferential statistics was used to analyze the data using SPSS 16 Version.Results: The findings revealed that the majority 232 (72.5%) of the respondents had average level of knowledge, 70 (21.9%) had poor level of knowledge and only 18 (5.6%) had good level of knowledge respectively. On the other hand, majority of the respondents 304 (95%) had good attitude whereas only 16 (5.0%) had poor attitude regarding Breast Self Examination. There was statistically significant association between knowledge and age, ethnicity and marital status (p=<0.05). Attitude was associated with age, religion, profession and level of education (P=<0.05). There was very weak correlation (r=0.094) between knowledge and attitude.Conclusion: The study concluded that there was average level of knowledge regarding Breast Self Examination. Female’s attitude towards Breast Self-Examination was positive though the practice was poor. Breast Self Examination is one of the most important techniques for screening and diagnosis in early stages. Therefore, the study highlights the need for educational programs to create awareness regarding Breast Self-Examination. Journal of Kathmandu Medical College,Vol. 6, No. 4, Issue 22, Oct.-Dec., 2017 Page: 156-160

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and practice of breast self examination and breast cancer among female medical students in Taif, Saudi Arabia

2014 ◽  
Vol 04 (02) ◽  
pp. 69-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dalal M. Nemenqani ◽  
Sahar H. Abdelmaqsoud ◽  
Al-Hanouf A. Al-Malki ◽  
Abrar A. Oraija ◽  
Eiman M. Al-Otaibi
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Self Examination ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

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.

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