scholarly journals A breast self-examination program for high school students.

1980 ◽  
Vol 70 (12) ◽  
pp. 1293-1294 ◽  
Author(s):  
R Carstenson ◽  
L F O'Grady
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
School Students ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Self Examination

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.

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 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 Cancer education matters: a report on testicular cancer knowledge, awareness, and self-examination practice among young Polish men

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Łukasz Pietrzyk ◽  
Marta Denisow-Pietrzyk ◽  
Marcin Czeczelewski ◽  
Konrad Ślizień-Kuczapski ◽  
Kamil Torres
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Testicular Cancer ◽  
Cancer Education ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Cancer Knowledge ◽  
School Students ◽  
Se Poland ◽  
Self Examination

AbstractThe objective of the study was to assess the level of testicular cancer (TC) knowledge and awareness as well as the altitude and practice towards testicular self-examination (TSE) among Polish male high school and medical students. An original questionnaire survey was conducted in SE Poland with a representative sample of 1077 male students: 335 from high school and 742 medical students. The results indicate the knowledge about TC epidemiology and the awareness of risk factors responsible for the TC was low. The knowledge of the signs and symptoms of TC was significantly higher among the medical students, compared to the high school students. The level of education was associated with the awareness of methods for early detection and symptoms of TC. A satisfactory level of awareness of the TSE practice was exhibited only by the medical students. The main reason for not performing self-examination was the lack of knowledge and practical skills. The deficits of knowledge of TC in young men should motivate the education policy makers in Poland to implement education in the field of TC issues more widely in high schools. Moreover, cancer prevention modules and/or teaching methods should be improved in medical schools.

scholarly journals PELATIHAN PEMERIKSAAN PAYUDARA SENDIRI (SADARI) PADA SISWI SMA BINA LESTARI KECAMATAN GANDUS SEBAGAI UPAYA PENCEGAHAN KANKER PAYUDARA

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 72
Author(s):  
Ismar Agustin ◽  
Intan Kumalasari ◽  
Herawati Jaya
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Malignant Tumors ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
School Students ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Self Examination

Breast cancer has become one of the most common female malignant tumors in the world and a leading cause of death. Disease is prevalent in low- and middle-income countries where most cases are diagnosed at an advanced stage. Still finding cases at an early stage makes early detection and screening efforts very important. The prognosis for long-term cure is relatively high if cancer is detected early and managed regularly. Health education is a practical and effective method to raise awareness of women about the importance of early detection of breast cancer. Health education has been proven to be effective in increasing knowledge and frequency of breast examinations with BSE. This activity aims to provide training through increasing the knowledge and skills of young women, especially Bina Lestari Palembang high school students in early detection of breast cancer with BSE. The training method is counseling by providing education and breast self-examination with BSE. Pre test and post test before and after training. The results of the counseling had a positive impact on the training participants where most of the students experienced a significant increase in knowledge after attending breast self-examination training as an effort to prevent breast cancer.

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