scholarly journals Self-Structured Breast Cancer Awareness among Female Adolescent

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.

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 Awareness of Breast Cancer Risk Factors, Symptoms and Breast Self-Examination Among Omani Female Teachers: A cross-sectional study

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 194
Author(s):  
Zuweina Al-Ismaili ◽  
Khalid Al-Nasri ◽  
Amal Al-Yaqoobi ◽  
Ahmed Al-Shukaili
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Screening Methods ◽  
Cancer Awareness ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Female Teachers ◽  
Breast Cancer Awareness ◽  
Self Examination

Objectives: This study aimed to assess knowledge of breast cancer (BC) risk factors, warning signs and symptoms and breast self-examination (BSE) practice among Omani female teachers in Al-Dhahira Governorate. Methods: A cross-sectional sample of female teachers aged 20–50 years was collected from January to December 2018 from three wilayats (provinces) in Al-Dhahira—Ibri, Dhank and Yunqal. A questionnaire that included the Breast Cancer Awareness Scale and demographic characteristics was administered. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, regression analysis and Pearson’s Chi-square test. Results: A total of 478 female teachers were included in the study (response rate: 72.4%). The majority of participants (60.5%) had good overall knowledge about BC while 19.9% of participants had excellent overall knowledge. Only 9% of participants demonstrating excellent knowledge of BC risk factors. More than half of the participants (56.1%) reported excellent knowledge in screening methods. Unfortunately, only 57% of the female teachers indicated practising BSE. Knowledge of BC symptoms was closely divided between excellent and good levels (45.8 and 42.5%, respectively). BSE practice was significantly (P <0.05) correlated with overall knowledge of BC and its symptoms and screening methods, but not with knowledge of BC risk factors. Conclusion: This study revealed unsatisfactory overall knowledge of BC risk factors, symptoms, screening methods and BSE practice among female Omani teachers in Al-Dhahira Governorate. These findings constitute a challenge to healthcare providers to continue developing awareness of BC and providing health information to the public.Keywords: Breast Cancer; Awareness; Knowledge; Breast Self-Examination; Risk factors; Signs and Symptoms; Oman.

scholarly journals Epidemiological Evaluation of Breast Cancer Awareness among Medical, Paramedical and General Population – A Hospital Based Questionnaire Survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephy Elsa Varghese KM
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
General Population ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Cancer Knowledge ◽  
Cancer Awareness ◽  
General Group ◽  
Breast Cancer Awareness ◽  
Breast Cancer Knowledge

To investigate the knowledge of breast cancer among medical, paramedical and general population of women participants. A prospective observational questionnaire survey was carried out in a tertiary care teaching hospital in northern Karnataka for a period of six months with220 participants. Interviewer administered questionnaire was used. Data obtained was analysed using descriptive statistics. Out of 220 women, 31.36% were medical, 20.92% paramedical and 47.72% general. Almost, 94.20% of medical participants believed breast cancer as inherited. Notably, general group considered trauma(74.28%) and diet (73.33%) as major risk factors. Majority of medical and paramedical women thought lump in the breast as the initial sign of Breast Cancer. Awareness regarding mammography and biopsy in general population was 64.76% and 52.38% respectively. Moreover, 95.5% of medical women and all of the paramedical women thought that chemical / radiotherapy was the best treatment. Breast cancer knowledge and awareness was less among the general women. There is a need of developing effective interventional programs to educate women about breast cancer. Keywords: Awareness, Breast Cancer, Knowledge, Risk factors.

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 Breast Cancer Beliefs as Potential Targets for Breast Cancer Awareness Efforts to Decrease Late-Stage Presentation in Uganda

2018 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
John R. Scheel ◽  
Yamile Molina ◽  
Benjamin O. Anderson ◽  
Donald L. Patrick ◽  
Gertrude Nakigudde ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
Community Sample ◽  
Demographic Factors ◽  
Explanatory Models ◽  
Cancer Knowledge ◽  
Cancer Awareness ◽  
Screening Programs ◽  
Breast Cancer Awareness ◽  
Cancer Beliefs

Purpose To assess breast cancer beliefs in Uganda and determine whether these beliefs are associated with factors potentially related to nonparticipation in early detection. Methods A survey with open- and close-ended items was conducted in a community sample of Ugandan women to assess their beliefs about breast cancer. Linear regression was used to ascertain associations between breast cancer beliefs and demographic factors potentially associated with early detection, including socioeconomic factors, health care access, prior breast cancer knowledge, and personal detection practices. Results Of the 401 Ugandan women surveyed, most had less than a primary school education and received medical care at community health centers. Most women either believed in or were unsure about cultural explanatory models for developing breast cancer (> 82%), and the majority listed these beliefs as the most important causes of breast cancer (69%). By comparison, ≤ 45% of women believed in scientific explanatory risks for developing breast cancer. Although most believed that regular screening and early detection would find breast cancer when it is easy to treat (88% and 80%, respectively), they simultaneously held fatalistic attitudes toward their own detection efforts, including belief or uncertainty that a cure is impossible once they could self-detect a lump (54%). Individual beliefs were largely independent of demographic factors. Conclusion Misconceptions about breast cancer risks and benefits of early detection are widespread in Uganda and must be addressed in future breast cancer awareness efforts. Until screening programs exist, most breast cancer will be self-detected. Unless addressed by future awareness efforts, the high frequency of fatalistic attitudes held by women toward their own detection efforts will continue to be deleterious to breast cancer early detection in sub-Saharan countries like Uganda.

scholarly journals A Cross-Sectional Study on Gender Differences and Influence of Social Media Engagement on Breast Cancer Knowledge among Delhi-NCR Population in India

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 198-201
Author(s):  
Nibha Sinha ◽  
Alka Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cancer Knowledge ◽  
Cancer Awareness ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Breast Cancer Awareness ◽  
Social Media Engagement ◽  
Breast Cancer Knowledge

Breast cancer is leading cause of death worldwide including India. Low awareness is one factor causing late diagnosis and eventually death in developing countries like India. Social media is being used for breast cancer awareness. This study aimed to investigate relationship between social media engagement and breast cancer knowledge and to examine gender differences. Cross sectional study was conducted in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR). Pearson’s coefficient correlation test was conducted to examine social media engagement and breast cancer knowledge relationship. Independent t test was applied to find gender differences for social media engagement and breast cancer knowledge. Significant moderate correlation was found between social media engagement and breast cancer knowledge (p<.01). A gender difference was found for social media engagement and breast cancer knowledge (p<.05). Result justified that social media engagement is resulting in breast cancer awareness. Results also confirmed difference between male and female regarding social media engagement and breast cancer knowledge.

scholarly journals Breast Cancer Knowledge, Beliefs, and Screening Practices among Women Seeking Care at District Hospitals in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. BCBCR.S13745 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emma Perry Morse ◽  
Bertha Maegga ◽  
Gertrud Joseph ◽  
Susan Miesfeldt
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Cancer Knowledge ◽  
Cancer Awareness ◽  
Cancer Etiology ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Screening Practices ◽  
District Hospitals ◽  
Breast Cancer Knowledge

Background Limited disease awareness among women may impact breast cancer stage-at-diagnosis in Tanzania, reducing survival. This study assessed breast cancer knowledge, screening practices, and educational preferences among outpatients at Tanzanian government-supported hospitals. Methods A convenience sample of women was surveyed regarding (1) knowledge/beliefs of breast cancer etiology, risk factors, symptoms, treatment, (2) early detection knowledge/practice, and (3) educational preferences. Results Among 225 respondents, 98.2% knew of breast cancer; 22.2% knew someone affected by breast cancer. On average, 30% of risk factors and 51% of symptoms were identified. Most accepted one or more breast cancer myths. Among 126 aware of breast self-exam, 40% did not practice it; only 0.9% underwent regular clinical breast examinations despite 68% being aware of the procedure. Among treatments, 87% recognized surgery, 70% radiation, and fewer systemic therapy. Preferred educational sources were group sessions, television/radio, and meetings with breast cancer survivors. Conclusions This work reveals incomplete breast cancer awareness among Tanzanian women and promises to inform development of user-focused educational resources.

Variations in breast cancer awareness among urban Tanzanian women.

2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e12561-e12561
Author(s):  
Emma Perry Morse ◽  
Bertha Maegga ◽  
Getrud Joseph ◽  
Susan Miesfeldt
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Cancer Education ◽  
Dar Es Salaam ◽  
Valuable Insight ◽  
Cancer Awareness ◽  
Breast Cancer Awareness ◽  
District Hospitals

e12561 Background: Nearly 70% of the 7.6 million cancer deaths occur annually in developing countries like Tanzania, with breast cancer being among the most common causes of cancer mortality. Although data are incomplete, late-stage disease is believed to limit breast cancer control in Tanzania, with delayed diagnosis linked to low levels of breast cancer awareness among women. The goal of this study was to explore awareness of this disease among low-income women accessing routine medical care from three district hospitals in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Methods: This survey-based study examined participants' knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs regarding breast cancer causes, risk factors, symptoms, early detection measures, treatment, and preferred education sources. Sociodemographic variations in knowledge of breast cancer risk factors, symptoms, and treatments were assessed. Results: Two hundred and twenty-five women, ages 18-55 years, participated. Over half (52%) reported a primary school education or less; 69.9% were married; 26.2% were unemployed. The average monthly household income was just below the Dar es Salaam mean. Ninety-eight percent were aware of breast cancer; 22% knew someone with a history of breast cancer. Among the 126 women who heard of breast self exam, 25% and 34% practiced it regularly and occasionally, respectively; 41% never practiced it. Only 6.2% had regular clinical breast exams. A minority knew of mammography (32%); <2% had undergone a mammogram. Of the items listed, respondents correctly identified symptoms (51%), risk factors (31%), and treatments (51%). Data reflecting sociodemographic variations in knowledge will be shown. Preferred sources of breast cancer educational materials included group sessions, television or radio programs, and meetings with breast cancer survivors. Conclusions: This work provides valuable insight into preferred sources of breast cancer education among Tanzanian women.

scholarly journals Breast Cancer Awareness and Barriers to Early Presentation in the Gaza-Strip: A Cross-Sectional Study

2018 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Mohamedraed Elshami ◽  
Hanan Abu Kmeil ◽  
Maymona Abu-Jazar ◽  
Ibtisam Mahfouz ◽  
Dina Ashour ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cancer Awareness ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Early Presentation ◽  
Screening Programs ◽  
Breast Cancer Awareness

Purpose Timely detection of breast cancer (BC) is important to reduce its related deaths. Hence, high awareness of its symptoms and risk factors is required. This study aimed to assess the awareness level of BC among females in Gaza. Materials and Methods A cross-sectional study was performed during September and October 2017 in Gaza, Palestine. Stratified sampling was used to recruit patients from four hospitals and seven high schools. The validated Breast Cancer Awareness Measure (BCAM) was used to assess confidence and behavior in relation to breast changes, awareness of BC symptoms and risk factors, barriers to seek medical help, and knowledge of BC screening. Women (age ≥ 18 years) visiting or admitted to any of the four hospitals, and female adolescents (age 15 to 17 years) in any of the seven schools, were recruited for face-to-face interviews to complete the BCAM. Results Of 3,055 women approached, 2,774 participants completed the BCAM questionnaire (response rate, 90.8%); 1,588 (57.2%) were adults, and 1,186 (42.8%) were adolescents. Of these, 1,781 (64.2%) rarely (or never) checked their breasts, and 909 (32.8%) were not confident to notice changes. In total, 1,675 (60.4%) were aware of the availability of BC screening programs. The overall mean ± standard deviation score for awareness of BC symptoms was 5.9 ± 2.9 of 11, and that of risk factors 7.5 ± 3.1 of 16. Feeling scared was the most reported barrier to seeking advice reported among women (n = 802; 50.2%), whereas feeling embarrassed was the most reported in adolescents (n = 745; 62.8%). Conclusion Awareness of BC symptoms, risk factors, and screening programs is suboptimal in Gaza. Educational interventions are necessary to increase public awareness of BC and to train local female breast surgeons to address barriers to early detection.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Practice on Breast Cancer among Female Community in Puncak Alam Campuses

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (15) ◽  
pp. 199-204
Author(s):  
Roswati Nordin ◽  
Myzanuddin Hakim Hassri ◽  
Nur Farrah Nasuha Rozeman ◽  
Farah Wahidah Zulkifli
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Publishing House ◽  
Cancer Knowledge ◽  
Cancer Awareness ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Younger Women ◽  
Female Community ◽  
Breast Cancer Awareness ◽  
Knowledge Practice ◽  
International Publishing

In Malaysia, breast cancer is the primary cause of cancer-related death among women. It affected younger women correlates with poor survival and early detection can increase the quality of life. The study aims are to evaluate breast cancer awareness among the female community in UiTM Puncak Alam Campuses. A cross-sectional approach was used while conducting the study. It is found that the level of knowledge of breast cancer awareness relatively fair, and the level of practice is low. Hence, the proactive approach to instill the awareness on breast cancer must be strengthened by the expert in the field. Keywords: Breast Cancer; Knowledge; Practice. eISSN: 2398-4287© 2020. The Authors. Published for AMER ABRA cE-Bs by e-International Publishing House, Ltd., UK. This is an open access article under the CC BYNC-ND license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/). Peer–review under responsibility of AMER (Association of Malaysian Environment-Behaviour Researchers), ABRA (Association of Behavioural Researchers on Asians) and cE-Bs (Centre for Environment-Behaviour Studies), Faculty of Architecture, Planning & Surveying, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia. DOI: https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v5i15.2473.

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