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 Knowledge and Awareness of Breast Self-Examination among Secondary School Girls in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 39-43
Author(s):  
Nur Anis Izzati Che Mut ◽  
Noor Hidayah Abu Bakar ◽  
Izdihar Kamal ◽  
Siti Aisyah Abdullah Suhaimi ◽  
Nurul Mawaddah Mohammad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
School Girls ◽  
Self Examination

Objective: Breast Self-Examination (BSE) is an early detection method of breast cancer. It is able to develop responsibility for breast health among women to always aware of any changes in the breast. Thus, secondary school girls age is the perfect age to start practice the BSE. The purpose of this study is to determine the level of knowledge and awareness on BSE among secondary school girls in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 502 secondary school girls using self-administered questionnaire covering socio-demographic data, knowledge and awareness of breast cancer and knowledge and awareness of BSE. Results: The mean age of the participants is 14.9 ± 0.06 years. The majority of the participants were Malays (86.5%). A total of 6.1% of the participants had a family history of breast cancer. Nine percent of participants had a good knowledge and 91.0% had poor knowledge regarding BSE. There is a significant difference between the age of participants with the level of knowledge and awareness (p = 0.014). Conclusion: The knowledge and awareness of BSE were poor among secondary school girls in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Depression and Its’ Risk Factors among Higher Secondary School Students

2021 ◽  
pp. 52-58
Author(s):  
Shadia Hamoud Alshahrani ◽  
Premalatha Paulsamy ◽  
Selvarani Panneerselvam ◽  
Zainah Alshahrani ◽  
H. Z. Alshahrani Fahad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Severe Depression ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Patient Health

As adolescence is a transitional stage in which a person's physical and psychological development and transformation are limited to the time between puberty and legal adulthood. It is commonly associated with the onset of a variety of mental health or adjustment problems. This study was to find out the incidence of depression and the factors that contribute to it among higher secondary school students. A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted among 100 adolescents who were selected by simple random sampling technique. The socio-demographic information, Perceived Social Support scale and Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) were adopted to collect the data. Descriptive and Inferential statistics was used to analyse the collected data. In this study, 52% of the adolescents did not have depression, whereas 18% had moderate, 8% had moderate to severe depression and 2% of them had severe depression. Nearly 68% of students had a higher social support perception. The type of family and living status of parents had significant relationship with the level of depression among adolescents at p = 0.01. The study concludes that depression and mental distress among these adolescents may be alleviated by boosting their perceived degree of social support and self-esteem through a variety of methods such as family support, counselling at schools and workshops on self – management skills etc.

scholarly journals Knowledge about Breast Cancer and Breast Self Examination Practices among Medical, Dental and B.Sc Nursing Students of BPKIHS

1970 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 166-168
Author(s):  
Puspa Parajuli ◽  
GN Mandal
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Cancer Breast ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Self Examination

The aim of this descriptive cross sectional study was to assess knowledge about breast cancer and breast self examination practices among medical, dental and B.Sc nursing students and to identify the associated factors which influence towards the breast self examination (BSE). The survey was conducted among 220 graduate levels female students by using non probability convenience sampling technique. Mean knowledge about the breast cancer, as indicated by the results were 63.67±16.22, 71 ±18.16 and 76 07 ±18.60 among BDS, B.SC nursing and MBBS students respectively. Similarly mean practices regarding BSE were found to be 34.67 ± 15. 41, 47.85 ±14.08 and 46.76 ±14.77 among BDS, B.Sc nursing and MBBS respectively. Knowledge was less among BDS students whereas, it was found quite higher in MBBS and B.Sc nursing students. Similarly, mean practice in relation to BSE was found to be low in BDS, high in B.Sc nursing, and higher in MBBS students. Overall level of knowledge was found to be mordantly adequate among all disciplines, however practices among them were found to be inadequate. Keywords: knowledge; practices; breast cancer; breast self examination; medical; dental and B.Sc Nursing students. DOI: 10.3126/hren.v8i3.4209Health Renaissance, September-December 2010; Vol 8 (No.3);166-168

scholarly journals Knowledge Level and Associated Factors of Reproductive Health Issues among Secondary School Students in Woldia Town, Amhara, Ethiopia, 2019: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Biruk Beletew Abate ◽  
Kalkidan Habtamu Gelaw ◽  
Hayelom Fentaw ◽  
Mekonen Ashagire ◽  
Tadesse Mekash
Keyword(s):  
Reproductive Health ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background. Reproductive health (RH) is defined as a state of complete physical, mental, and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity, in all matters related to the reproductive system and to its functions and process. Local evidence about adolescents’ reproductive health knowledge level and associated factors are relevant to design age-appropriate interventions strategies. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the knowledge level on reproductive health issues among secondary school students in Woldia town. Objective. The main aim of this study was to assess the knowledge level and associated factors among adolescents in Woldia secondary schools, Amhara, Ethiopia, 2019. Methods. Institution-based descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 420 secondary school students in Woldia town from January to June 2019. Multistage sampling technique was employed. A self-administered, structured, and adapted questionnaire was used to collect the data. The data was entered by using EpiData version 4.2 and exported to SPSS version 24.0 for analysis. The samples were distributed proportionally based on probability proportional to size (PPS) allocation technique. Participants in each school have been selected by using systematic sampling technique after calculating sample interval (K) for each school. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regressions were carried out to assess the association between dependent and independent variables. Result. The prevalence of good knowledge was 204 (48.6%). Residence, educational level, handling of RHS providers, ever gone RHS institution and missed RHS service, had RHS in school, and stigma to utilize RHS were found to be significantly associated with the level of knowledge of respondents on reproductive health issues. Conclusion and Recommendations. The knowledge of respondents on reproductive health issues in the study area was found to be low. Hence, it is better to improve access to information to the secondary school students on RHS through trained health workers and accessible RHS.

Prevalence and determinants of susceptibility to cigarette smoking among non-smoking senior secondary school students in Ilorin, North Central Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Layi Solomon Babatunde ◽  
Oluwaseyi Tosin Babatunde ◽  
Susan Modupe Oladeji ◽  
Temitope Ashipa
Keyword(s):  
Cigarette Smoking ◽  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Smoking Habit ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
North Central ◽  
Factors Associated

Abstract Background Globally, efforts are being made to control tobacco use. However, adolescents who are susceptible to cigarette smoking constitute a major challenge to control efforts. Defining the magnitude of susceptible adolescents and associated factors in any setting is critical to the development of measures that will successfully address this issue. This study estimated the prevalence and factors associated with susceptibility to cigarette smoking among non smoking students in Ilorin, North Central Nigeria. Methods A cross sectional study involving 2000 secondary school students selected via multistage sampling technique. Data was collected using a self administered questionnaire, while analysis was done using SPSS 16.0. Results Prevalence of susceptibility to cigarette smoking among non smoking respondents was 13.6% (14.5% among males and 11.4% among females, respectively). Factors associated with susceptibility to cigarette smoking were parental smoking habit [odds ratio (OR) = 4.43], having close friends who smoke (OR = 6.54), engagement in vocational training (OR = 1.39), exposure to environmental tobacco smoke at home (OR = 1.61), knowledge of harmful effects of tobacco (OR = 2.35) and perceptions of the effect of cigarette smoking such as enhancing attractive among boys (OR = 2.03), and causing weight gain among boys (OR = 2.39) and among girls (OR = 6.05). Conclusion The high prevalence of susceptibility to cigarette smoking among the non smoking students highlights the potential for future increase in prevalence of cigarette smoking in the setting. Efforts at controlling cigarette smoking will not be totally successful if susceptibility to cigarette smoking among adolescents is not addressed.

scholarly journals A study to assess the knowledge regarding breast cancer and practices of breast self-examination among women in urban area

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (11) ◽  
pp. 4341 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rakesh Singh ◽  
Alka Turuk
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Urban Area ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Education Programs ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Self Examination

Background: Out of all cancers, breast cancer only is responsible for 1.5 lakh cases (10%) of cancer burden in India by 2016. The present study was carried out among women in an urban area with objective to assess knowledge of women in age group 20-60 years regarding causes and risk factors of breast cancer and their practice regarding breast self-examination. An association between the socio-demographic variables and knowledge of women regarding breast cancer and breast self-examination was sought for and an attempt was made to demonstrate individually to each woman included in the study, the correct method of performing BSE.Methods: A community based cross sectional study was conducted. Total 100 subjects were selected by multistage sampling technique. Structured questionnaire were used to test their knowledge about breast cancer and practice regarding BSE.Results: Out of 100 women, 58% had knowledge that breast cancer was the most prevalent cancer among women, 52% knew what breast self-examination is and 28% were practicing breast self-examination.Conclusions: There is a need for developing health education programs about symptoms and early signs of breast cancer with emphasis on the importance of early breast cancer detection. Breast self-examination should be encouraged. The health education programs and mass media education should be targeted towards females in the age group between 20 years and above, ideally those 35 years of age and above. Further research regarding knowledge and practice of women towards breast cancer is recommended.

scholarly journals Determinan Perilaku Remaja Putri Melakukan SADARI dalam Upaya Deteksi Dini Kanker Payudara

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-79
Author(s):  
Siti Masita
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Adolescent Girls ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
P Value ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Self Examination ◽  
Source Of Information

Behavior BSE (breast self-examination) is very important for adolescent girls. Breast self-examination is one way to detect a lump or tumor in the breast. If adolescent girls know the importance of breast self-examination can be as an effort to prevent breast cancer earlier. The purpose of this research is to find out determinant adolescent girls behavior conduct BSE in efforts to prevent breast cancer in SMA Negeri 5 Pekanbaru. The kind of analytic quantitativ research used the cross sectional design. The population in this study was a hight school students totaling 443 people. The sample in this study amounted to 107 adolescent girls using the random sampling technique. The results showed that knowledge was not related to breast self-examination with  p value 0.234, attitude was not related to breast self-examination with p value 0.095, results for people closely related to breast self-examination with p value 0,008 and source of information related to breast self-examination with p value 0,002. Expected to SMA Negeri 5 Pekanbaru to conduct health promotion related to prevention of breast cancer by doing breast self-examination (BSE).Bibliography          : 20 (2009-2017)                                 

scholarly journals Study habits among Nigerian secondary school students with brain fag syndrome

2010 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bolanle A. Ola ◽  
Olufemi Morakinyo
Keyword(s):  
Secondary School ◽  
Secondary School Students ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Study Habits ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Stimulant Use ◽  
Study Habit

Brain Fag Syndrome (BFS) is a psychiatric disorder associated with study affecting two to four out of every ten African students. One of the consequences of this illness is early fore-closure of education in affected students. Etiological factors such as nervous predisposition, motivation for achievement, and psycho-stimulant use have been found associated with it. However, the contributions of study habits to the pathogenesis of this study-related illness deserve more attention than has been given. We carried out this cross-sectional study to ascertain the types of study habits associated with BFS among a sample of senior secondary school students in Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Five hundred students from six schools in Ile-Ife were selected using a stratified random sampling technique. The selected students completed the Socio-demographic Data Schedule, the Brain Fag Syndrome Scale, and Bakare's Study Habit Inventory. The prevalence of BFS was 40.2% (201). There were no significant socio-demographic variables identifying BFS students apart from those without BFS. The significant measures of study habits that predicted BFS were homework and assignments, examinations, and written work. Those with BFS had 3.58 times the odds to perform poorly on homework and assignments, 3.27 times the odds to perform poorly on examinations, and 1.01 times the odds to perform poorly on written work compared to those without BFS. We concluded that the results of this study suggest that homework and assignments, examinations, and written work were significant study habit variables associated with BFS.

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