scholarly journals Knowledge and Practice of Iraqi Women Regarding Breast Self-Examination

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. em2201
Author(s):  
Taqi Mohammed Jwad Taher
Keyword(s):  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Iraqi Women ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Self Examination

scholarly journals Assessment of knowledge and practice of breast self-examination among young women in tertiary education: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Negalign Getahun Dinegde
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Young Females ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Self Examination

Abstract Abstract Background: Breast cancer is the top cancer in women both in the developed and the developing world. The Addis Ababa Cancer registry reported that breast cancer accounts for 34% of all female cancer cases. Many deaths can be avoided if the cancer can be detected and treated early. Practice of breast self-examination is a convenient, no-cost tool that can be used on a regular basis for detecting breast illness at an early stage. Therefore, this study sought to assess the knowledge and practice of BSE among young females at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Methods: Institutional based cross sectional study was conducted on the total sample size of 381 females using self-administered questionnaire adapted from other studies. The data were entered using Epi-data software version 4.1.1 and then exported to SPSS version 24 for further statistical analysis. The study analysis was done by descriptive and inferential statistics: namely frequency, mean, student t-test, ANOVA, linear & logistic regression. Results: Majority of the participants were single (85.2%), orthodox Christian (67%), and grew up in urban (77.7%) with mean age of 20.84 years. The majority (94.1%) of the participants had no any family history of breast cancer. Almost half (52.5%) of the respondents had heard about breast cancer self-examination, while the media were the main source of information. The study revealed that only as little as 47 (13.1%) respondents did appropriate BSE, while two third of the females not practicing BSE reported that the reasons were, they didn’t know how to do it, forgetfulness, and didn’t have any breast problem. In addition, the females’ previous information about BSE makes the greatest unique contribution to explaining the BSE knowledge level. Moreover, the study indicates that the more age and knowledge the females have, the more likely it is that they will report practicing BSE. Conclusion: Further implementations are needed in addressing young females, making awareness and advocacy campaigns about BSE in order to increase early diagnosis of breast cancer which raises the chances for successful treatment in Ethiopia. Key words: Breast cancer, Breast cancer self-examination, Knowledge, Practice, Ethiopia.

scholarly journals Knowledge and practice of breast self-examination among sample of women in Shatra/Dhi-Qar/Iraq

2018 ◽  
Vol 54 (4) ◽  
pp. 315-317 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salam Hussein Ewaid ◽  
Ali Muzahem Shanjar ◽  
Raghed Hadi Mahdi
Keyword(s):  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Self Examination

scholarly journals Knowledge and practice of breast self examination in users of a health centre/Conhecimento e prática do autoexame da mama em usuárias de um centro de saúde/Conocimiento y práctica de mama autoexamen en usuarias de un centro de salud

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 39
Author(s):  
Emanuelle Miranda Leal ◽  
Lívia Maria Nunes de Almeida ◽  
André Gustavo Da Silva Lima
Keyword(s):  
Health Centre ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Key Words Breast Cancer ◽  
Basic Unit ◽  
Cáncer De Mama ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Key Words Breast ◽  
Knowledge Practice ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Self Examination

Silva Lima3 ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the knowledge and practice of breast self-examination in users of a health centre. Method: descriptive study with quantitative approach, carried out in the period from September to November/2012, the Center Specializes in Maternal and Child Care. The sample consisted of 147 women. For data collection was used a questionnaire; they were organized through the software Epi Info 3.5.1 version and presented in tables and charts. Results: most users have knowledge about self-examination (94.6%) and radio/TV was the main source of knowledge (55.4%). As to the practice, 75.5% perform the exam, which is held by most recommended frequency, i.e. monthly (64.8%). Oblivion was the main obstacle to the practice (61.8%). Conclusion: the results suggest that health professionals the basic unit of health should promote more educational activities about breast self-examination. Key words: Breast câncer. Self-examination. Knowledge. Practice. RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar o conhecimento e a prática do autoexame das mamas em usuárias de um centro de saúde.  Método: Estudo descritivo com abordagem quantitativa, realizado no período de setembro a novembro de 2012, no Centro Especializado em Atendimento Materno-Infantil. A amostra constituiu de 147 mulheres. Para a coleta de dados foi utilizado um questionário; eles foram organizados por meio do software Epi Info versão 3.5.1 e apresentados em tabelas e gráfico. Resultados: A maioria das usuárias tem conhecimento sobre o autoexame (94,6%) e o rádio/TV foi a principal fonte de conhecimento (55,4%). Quanto à prática, 75,5% realizam o exame, sendo este realizado pela maioria na frequência preconizada, ou seja, mensalmente (64,8%). O esquecimento foi o principal obstáculo para a prática (61,8%). Conclusão: Os resultados sugerem que os profissionais de saúde da unidade básica de saúde devem promover mais atividades educativas sobre o autoexame da mama. Descritores: Câncer de mama. Autoexame. Conhecimento. Prática. RESUMO Objetivo: Evaluar el conocimiento y la práctica de mama autoexamen en usuarias de salud centro. Método: estudio descriptivo con enfoque cuantitativo, llevado a cabo en el periodo de septiembre a noviembre de 2012, el Centro se Especializa en Maternal y Cuidado infantil. La muestra consistió en 147 mujeres. Datos de recogida se utilizó un cuestionario; fueron organizados mediante el software Epi Info 3.5.1 versión y presentados en tablas y gráfico. Resultados: la mayoría de usuarios tiene conocimiento acerca de autoexamen (94,6%) y radio/TV fue la principal fuente de conocimiento (55,4%). En cuanto a la práctica, 75,5% lleva a cabo el examen, que se celebra por frecuencias más recomendadas, es decir, mensualmente (64,8%). Olvido era el principal obstáculo para la práctica (61,8%). Conclusión: los resultados sugieren que la salud profesionales de la unidad básica de salud debe promover actividades educativas más sobre autoexamen de mamas. Descriptores: Mama cáncer. Autoexamen del seno. Conocimiento. Práctica.  

scholarly journals Knowledge attitude practice on breast self-examination in a rural area in North Kerala

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 2069
Author(s):  
Sherin Ishaaque ◽  
Nandini Gopalamenon
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Survival Rate ◽  
Family History ◽  
Breast Cancer Mortality ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Cluster Sampling ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Knowledge And Practice ◽  
Self Examination ◽  
Good Attitude

Background: Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. It is estimated that 5,08,000 women died due to breast cancer in 2011 globally. Late detection of breast cancer decreased the survival rate to 56% and the 5-year survival rate reached 85% with early detection of breast cancer. Breast self-examination (BSE) is an inexpensive tool which helps women to detect any early changes in their breasts and thus helps to reduce the breast cancer mortality and morbidity. The present study was designed to determine the knowledge, attitude and practice regarding BSE among women aged 25 years and above.Methods: A community-based, cross-sectional study was conducted in rural North Kerala, among 206 women aged ≥25 years selected by cluster sampling. Data was collected using a semi-structured questionnaire.Results: The participants were aged between 25-94 years (mean age 40.15±13.17). 62.6% have heard about BSE. Among the 206 participants, 12% had good knowledge while 10.6% knew the correct technique of doing BSE and only 0.06% knew that BSE must be performed once a month. Though 80.5% have good attitude regarding BSE, only 36% practised BSE and only 0.04% performed it every month. Educational status (high school and below vs higher secondary and above) was found to be significantly associated with knowledge (p<0.001) and practice (p=0.003). Knowledge regarding BSE was significantly associated with practice (p<0.001) while family history of breast cancer was not (p=0.072).Conclusions: The respondents had good attitude regarding BSE but knowledge and practice on BSE were very poor. Educational status has an influence on the knowledge and practice while family history did not have any influence.

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