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

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.

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TO WARN IS TO WIN: THE RESULTS OF A SOCIAL INITIATIVE IN THE FRAMEWORK OF PREVENTION AND RISK REDUCTION OF BREAST CANCER IN KAZAKHSTAN

Reproductive Medicine ◽

10.37800/rm2020-1-2 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 23-26

Author(s):

Sh. J. Talayeva

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Breast Cancer Risk ◽

Adequate Treatment ◽

Cancer Risk Factors ◽

Personal Involvement ◽

Common Cancer ◽

The World ◽

Breast Cancer Risk Factors ◽

Prevention Of Breast Cancer

The article describes the importance and need for the prevention of breast cancer - the most common cancer of women in the world. Increasing the awareness of gynecologists about breast cancer risk factors, as well as their personal involvement in the process of early detection and adequate treatment of mastopathy, is an important element of the cancer prevention strategy.

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Knowledge And Awareness Of Breast Cancer And Mammography Among Women In Klang, Selangor.

Malaysian Journal of Applied Sciences ◽

10.37231/myjas.2021.6.1.265 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 15-20

Author(s):

Nurul Fadhlina Ismail ◽

Dhaarshini A/P Ravi

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Family History ◽

Mortality Rate ◽

Screening Methods ◽

Cancer Knowledge ◽

Common Cancer ◽

Validated Questionnaire ◽

The World ◽

Breast Cancer Knowledge

Breast cancer (BC) is considered as one of the most common cancers among women and almost 2.1 million women are diagnosed with it each year around the world. The high mortality rate by breast cancer is mainly because of the late diagnosis of breast cancer which is because of the lack of awareness and knowledge about breast cancer itself and its screening methods among women. The gradually increasing mortality rate can be decreased by early detection of breast cancer. A validated questionnaire was adopted from a similar study that was done in Shah Alam, Selangor. The questionnaire consists of three sections namely sociodemographic status, knowledge about breast cancer and awareness of mammography. Most of the respondents (84.1%) stated that breast cancer is the most common cancer in Malaysia. In terms of risk factors, the majority (96.2%) of the respondents stated that genetic and family history is a risk of breast cancer while only 3.8% of them did not. 15 respondents received knowledge scores of which are less than 8 (very poor), 46 respondents have obtained scores from 8 to 11 (poor), 56 respondents have obtained scores from 12 to 16 (moderate) and 15 respondents have obtained scores from 17 to 20 (good). None of the respondents obtained scores of more than 20 (very good). This study shows that the respondents have very poor to moderate level of breast cancer knowledge. Mammography awareness was acceptable among the respondents as more than half of them knew about it.

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

South Asian Journal of Cancer ◽

10.4103/sajc.sajc_71_18 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 07 (04) ◽

pp. 215-218 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

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.

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Prevention of Breast Cancer by Breast Self-Examination

Journal of Science Foundation ◽

10.3329/jsf.v16i1.38171 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

pp. 1-2

Author(s):

Negar Fouzia

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Breast Self Examination ◽

Self Examination ◽

Prevention Of Breast Cancer

Abstract not availableJournal of Science Foundation 2018;16(1):1-2

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Epidemiological characteristics of and risk factors for breast cancer in the world

Breast Cancer Targets and Therapy ◽

10.2147/bctt.s176070 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol Volume 11 ◽

pp. 151-164 ◽

Cited By ~ 32

Author(s):

Zohre Momenimovahed ◽

Hamid Salehiniya

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Risk Factors ◽

The World ◽

Epidemiological Characteristics

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Internet Access and Breast Cancer Awareness Among Akure Residents

Journal of Global Oncology ◽

10.1200/jgo.18.10020 ◽

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.

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Mammogram history in Nigerian women: Age-related risk factors for breast cancer and educational implications

South African Journal of Oncology ◽

10.4102/sajo.v2i0.45 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2 ◽

Author(s):

Eric O. Umeh ◽

Kanayo F. Umeh ◽

Uzoamaka R. Ebubedike ◽

Chiamaka F. Ezeugbor ◽

Chukwuziem N. Anene

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Mammography Screening ◽

Public Awareness ◽

Sub Saharan Africa ◽

Chronological Age ◽

Nigerian Women ◽

Awareness Campaigns ◽

Age Related ◽

Related Risk

Background: Breast cancer accounts for 25% of diagnosed cancers and 20% of cancer-related mortality in women from sub-Saharan Africa. Given the early onset of breast cancer in African women, there is a need to better understand how age-related risk factors contribute to mammography uptake in this population.Aim: To identify age-related risk factors for breast cancer associated with previous uptake of mammograms in asymptomatic Nigerian women and consider implications for health education campaigns.Method: Participants comprised 544 asymptomatic Nigerian women (aged 28–75 years) responding to breast cancer public awareness campaigns, by presenting for baseline or screening mammography at a local hospital. Information about mammography history and age-related risk factors (menarche, menopausal and chronological age) were obtained by interviewing the participants face-to-face, before proceeding with mammography. Hierarchical logistic regression was used to estimate the odds of previous mammograms based on the age-related risk factors.Results: The likelihood of previous mammography screening increased by a factor of 1.07 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.00–1.14) for every year older chronologically and decreased by a factor of 1.12 (95% CI: 1.24–1.01) for every year older at menarche. Age at menarche partly mediated the relationship between chronological age and mammography history (effect = –0.01, 95% CI: –0.01, –0.00). Women with a history of breast cancer were 6.11 times more likely to have previously undertaken mammography screening (95% CI: 2.49–14.97). Age at menopause and age at first confinement were unrelated to mammography history.Conclusions: Nigerian women may recognise the need for mammograms because of adverse age-related risk factors for breast cancer, notably menarche and chronological age. However, awareness of menopausal age as a risk factor and basis for mammography screening may be deficient. It is therefore recommended that public awareness campaigns should emphasise the importance of older menopausal age in breast cancer risk and as a basis for requesting mammograms.

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A Comprehensive Focus on Global Spectrum ofBRCA1andBRCA2Mutations in Breast Cancer

BioMed Research International ◽

10.1155/2013/928562 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 2013 ◽

pp. 1-21 ◽

Cited By ~ 67

Author(s):

Fatemeh Karami ◽

Parvin Mehdipour

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

African American ◽

Genetic Susceptibility ◽

Gene Mutations ◽

Diverse Populations ◽

Founder Mutations ◽

Screening Programs ◽

Common Cancer ◽

The World ◽

European Populations

Breast cancer (BC) is the most common cancer of women all over the world.BRCA1andBRCA2gene mutations comprise the most important genetic susceptibility of BC. Except for few common mutations, the spectrum ofBRCA1andBRCA2mutations is heterogeneous in diverse populations. 185AGdel and 5382insC are the most importantBRCA1andBRCA2alterations which have been encountered in most of the populations. After those Ashkenazi founder mutations, 300T>G also demonstrated sparse frequency in African American and European populations. This review affords quick access to the most frequent alterations among various populations which could be helpful in BRCA screening programs.

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