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 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 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.

Awareness of Breast Cancer & Breast Self-Examination among Rural Women in Western India – A Cross Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (25) ◽  
pp. 2192-2196
Author(s):  
Harishchandra Dyanoba Gore ◽  
Surekha Sachin Gawade ◽  
Shubhangi Uttam Agawane ◽  
Sachin Arun Gawade ◽  
Abhay Babruwahan Mane ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Rural Women ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Western India ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Cancer Breast ◽  
Self Examination

BACKGROUND Breast cancer is becoming the most common cancer among women in the world. It is estimated that about 2.1 million new cases were diagnosed in the year 2018. When breast cancer is detected early, there is a good chance of cure. Early detection of the disease remains the cornerstone of breast cancer control. Breast self-examination (BSE) and awareness have a major role in early detection of this cancer. The purpose of this study was to determine the awareness of breast cancer & breast self-examination among the rural women in western India. METHODS This cross-sectional study was conducted in rural field practice area of Medical College in western India. Out of 19 villages three villages were selected by simple random sampling method and participants in the selected village were identified by systematic random sampling method. A standardized Marathi questionnaire was used, containing demographic profile, knowledge and impressions about breast cancer and BSE. Analysis was done by Microsoft excel 2007 and Epi Info 7.2. RESULTS Out of 522 women, 249 (47.70 %) were know or heard about breast cancer and only 111 (21.26 %) ever heard about breast self-examination (BSE). Out of 111 women ever heard about BSE only 12 (10.51 %) were performing BSE; of which 03 (2.87 %) were doing BSE daily, 03 were weekly, 04 were monthly and 02 were very rarely. Most of the women, 186 (76 %) perceived balanced diet was good for prevention of breast cancer, followed by breast self-examination 167 (68.42 %). Most of the 200 (81.87 %) women responded that medical treatment is the main treatment for breast cancer, followed by surgical treatment 142 (57.89 %), radiotherapy 127 (52 %), spiritual and traditional treatment was 14 - 20 (6 - 8 %). CONCLUSIONS Awareness about breast cancer was considerable but there was poor knowledge about BSE and risk factors among the rural women in western India. KEYWORDS Breast cancer, Breast self-examination, Awareness, Rural, Prevention

scholarly journals Knowledge of Breast Cancer Risk Factors and Practices of Breast Self-Examination among Women in Northern Ghana

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 1332-1345
Author(s):  
Alexis Dun Bo-Ib Buunaaim ◽  
Waliu Jawula Salisu ◽  
Hawawu Hussein ◽  
Yempabe Tolgou ◽  
Stephen Tabiri
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Concern ◽  
Northern Ghana ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Cancer Risk Factors ◽  
Cancer Breast ◽  
Self Examination

Introduction: Breast cancer remains a major global health concern in both developed and developing countries. The current study aimed to assess the knowledge of risk factors of breast cancer (BC), and the practice of breast self-examination (BSE) among females in the Tamale Metropolis of Northern Ghana. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study involving 1122 participants; consisting of nurses 157 (14.1%), teachers 227 (20.2%), undergraduate university students 339 (30.5%), medical students 95 (8.5%) and market women 304 (27.3%). Using a convenience sampling method to select the participants, we distributed questionnaires to participants which were completed and returned. Results: Most of the participants, 498 (44.4%) were between age 19-25.  The majority were enlightened about BC (93.1%), and BSE (87.6%), 723 (64%) had good knowledge about the risk factors of BC. A total of 857 (76.4%) had previously been taught BSE. However, only 417 (37.2%) were found to practice BSE regularly. Conclusion: The knowledge of BC risk factors and BSE was remarkable, but varied in the various occupational categories. However, only a few participants practiced BSE regularly. There is a need for widespread educational campaigns to educate further and encourage women to practice BSE regularly. The inclusion of men in these crusades is long overdue. Equipped with the knowledge and skills of BSE, men could assist and encourage their spouses to frequently examine themselves. Further research studies will be necessary to ascertain the role of men in championing BSE among their significant others. Keywords: awareness; breast cancer; breast self-examination; knowledge; practice; Ghana; Tamale

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 Knowledge towards breast cancer, and breast self-examination practices and its barriers among university female students in Bangladesh: Findings from a cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rumpa Sarker ◽  
Md. Saiful Islam ◽  
Mst. Sabrina Moonajilin ◽  
Mahmudur Rahman ◽  
Hailay Abrha Gesesew ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
University Students ◽  
Positive Family History ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Self Examination

Early diagnosis of breast cancer is the best approach towards its control that may result in alleviating related mortality and morbidity. This study aimed to evaluate knowledge about breast cancer and both practices and perceived barriers to breast self-examination among female university students in Bangladesh. A cross-sectional study was carried out with 400 female students of Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh. Participants were sampled from female dormitories at the university from January to April 2020. Proportionate stratified random sampling was conducted to calculate the study sample from each dormitory. A pre-tested, semi-structured self-reported questionnaire was employed to collect data from participants during the survey periods. The questionnaire consists of demographic variables, items about knowledge about breast cancer, breast self-examination practices and its barriers. We applied descriptive and inferential statistics, and data were analyzed using SPSS. Participants aged between 18-26 years and comprised university students of 1st year (20%), 2nd year (24%), 3rd year (22%), 4th year (21%) and Masters (14.%). 18% of them had reported positive family history (mother, aunt, sister/cousin, grandmother) of breast cancer. The overall mean score of total knowledge items was 15 (SD = 3) out of 43, with an overall correct rate of 34%. The mean score of total knowledge items was significantly higher (p<0.001) among Masters students and students with family members who have breast cancer. Only one in five students (21%) ever practiced breast self-examination. The mean score of practice towards breast self-examination was significantly higher (p<0.001) among participants who reported having family member of breast cancer. It is noted that the total knowledge score about breast cancer and practice towards breast self-examination are significantly correlated with each other (r = 0.54; p<0.001). About 33% participants had reported that lack of knowledge as the main barrier to practicing breast self-examination followed by I do not have the symptoms (22%), and shyness/ uncomfortable feelings (17%). The study revealed low levels of knowledge about breast cancer and low breast self-examination practices. This implies the need of promotion and implementation of educational interventions programs that are social and culturally appropriate and suitable for specific age groups.

scholarly journals Breast self-examination practice and associated factors among female healthcare workers in West Shoa Zone, Western Ethiopia 2019: A cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
seifadin Ahmed Shallo ◽  
Jibril Dori Boru
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Healthcare Workers ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Self Examination

Abstract Abstract Objective : Breast cancer is the leading cause of death among reproductive-age women worldwide and the second leading cause of death among women in Ethiopia. Regular breast self-examination is the most cost-effective methods for early detection of breast cancer. Despite this fact, breast self-examination was low among women in the general population and it was not well documented among health care workers. Therefore, this study intended to assess the magnitude of breast self-examination practice and associated factors among female healthcare workers in public health facility in West Shoa zone, Ethiopia. Institutional based cross-sectional study was conducted among 379 female healthcare workers. The study participants were recruited by lottery method. Data were collected from March to April 2019. Data were entered into Epi data version 4.5 and analyzed using SPSS version 25. Bivariate and multiple logistic regressions analysis were done. With 95% CI, significance level was decided at p-value≤ 0.05 Results: The magnitude of regular breast self-examination practice was 32.6%. Educational levels, breast cancer awareness, knowledge towards breast self-examination were predictors of breast self-examination. Regular awareness creation forum on breast self-examination technique, risk factors, and related matters should be facilitated so that all female health care workers will be reminded.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Breast Self-examination and the Disease Stage in Detection Time among Patients with Breast Cancer in Yazd

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Ali Morowatisharifabad ◽  
Masumeh Seifi ◽  
Arefe Dehghani ◽  
Saeid Kargar ◽  
Seyed Mohammad Reza Mortazavizadeh
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Disease Stage ◽  
Detection Time ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Simple Method ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Self Examination ◽  
The Relationship

Introduction: breast cancer, as the most common cancer among women, is controllable if it is diagnosed at the early stages. Breast self- examination is a simple method for early detection. One of the most important effective factors on the cancer-related mortality is the defection stage. This study was conducted to determine the relationship between breast self-examination and the disease stage with regard to the detection time among patients with breast cancer in Yazd. Method: this cross-sectional study was carried out on 159 women with breast cancer, who referred to medical centers in Yazd. Data collection tool was a questionnaire with two parts. The first part was the demographic information and the second part dealt with the patients' breast self-examination before the detection of their disease. The disease stage in the detection time was determined based on the results of the pathology test. Data were analyzed using χ2 and other description tests by SPSS. Result: A statistically signification relationship was observed between disease stage at the defection time and breast self-examination. The disease was detected earlier in individuals who reported a higher frequency of breast self-examination in comparison with those who did not. Conclusion: Breast self-examination affects the early detection of breast cancer and those who were educated had better practice. So, the results show the importance of educational programs in this regard.

scholarly journals Hubungan antara Pengetahuan dan Dukungan Tenaga Kesehatan dengan Perilaku Pemeriksaan Payudara Sendiri (SADARI) pada Wanita Pasangan Usia Subur (PUS)

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 31
Author(s):  
Puspita Sari ◽  
Solihin Sayuti ◽  
M. Ridwan ◽  
La Ode Rekiaddin ◽  
Anisa Anisa
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Stratified Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Cross Sectional Design ◽  
Self Examination

ABSTRAKLatar Belakang. Data WHO tahun 2018 menunjukkan kasus kanker yang paling banyak terjadi di Indonesia adalah kasus kanker payudara, yakni 58.256 kasus dari total 348.809 kasus kanker. Kanker payudara sebagai penyakit yang berisiko diderita perempuan. Perlu dilakukan upaya deteksi dini dengan SADARI.Tujuan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan pengetahuan dan dukungan tenaga kesehatan dengan perilaku pemeriksaan payudara sendiri (SADARI) pada wanita PUS di Kelurahan Bram Itam Kiri Kecamatan Bram Itam Kabupaten Tanjung Jabung Barat.Metode.Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan desain cross-sectional. Penelitian ini melibatkan 93 responden yang dipilih dengan teknik Proporsionate Stratified Random Sampling untuk diwawancarai. Analisis data menggunakan chi-square.Hasil. Sebanyak 34,4% responden memiliki perilaku SADARI tidak baik. Ada hubungan bermakna antara pengetahuan dengan perilaku SADARI. Dukungan petugas kesehatan tidak memiliki hubungan yang bermakna dengan perilaku SADARI.Kesimpulan. Pemahaman responden tentang SADARI masih rendah dan  ada hubungan pengetahuan dengan perilaku pemeriksan payudara sendiri (SADARI). ABSTRACTBackground. According to WHO in 2018, most cancer cases in Indonesia are breast cancer cases, with 58,256 cases out of a total of 348,809 cancer cases. Breast cancer is a disease that is at risk for women. Early detection efforts with BSE should be initiated.Objective. This study aims to determine the relationship between knowledge and support of health workers with breast self-examination behavior (BSE) on women with PUS in Bram Itam Kiri Village, Bram Itam District, Tanjung Jabung Barat Regency.Method. This research was a quantitative study with a cross-sectional design. This study involved 93 respondents who were selected using a proportional stratified random sampling technique to be interviewed. Data analysis using chi-square.Results. As many as 34.4% of respondents had bad BSE behavior. There is a significant relationship between knowledge and BSE behavior. Support from health workers did not have a significant relationship with BSE behavior.Conclusion. Respondents' understanding of BSE is still low and there is a relationship between knowledge and breast self-examination behavior (BSE).

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