scholarly journals Epidemiology of Breast Cancer in Young Lebanese Women Under the age of 40 Years: Retrospective Study in Lebanon between the Years 2011 and 2017

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Family History ◽  
Positive Family History ◽  
Screening Method ◽  
Arab Countries ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Young Females ◽  
Skin Malignancy ◽  
Self Examination

Background: Breast cancer is the most common non-skin malignancy affecting females in the world. In Lebanon, breast cancer rates are gradually increasing and young females are being more frequently affected. Few studies are available concerning this particular population. Objectives: This study aims to estimate the epidemiology of breast cancer in the young Lebanese females below the age of 40 with identification of variable characteristics and risk factors of the disease and ultimately, comparing our findings to other Arab countries. Methods: Breast cancer cases diagnosed at ≤ 40 years of age between 2011 and 2017 were collected from patient’s files in the Lebanese Hospital Geitaoui and Mount Lebanon Hospital, including the variable risk factors and tumors characteristics. The statistical data analysis was performed using SPSS statistics software. Results: 862 females were diagnosed with breast cancer in the aforementioned hospitals and forty-four were ≤ 40 years. The prevalence of breast cancer in the young Lebanese females is found to be 5.1%. Majority of cases (81.8%) were initially detected by breast self-examination. 20.5% had a positive family history. Infiltrative ductal carcinoma is the predominant histological subtype and grade 2 the most common histological grade. Estrogen and progesterone receptors are positive in 26 subjects and HER2/Neu receptors positive in 17 subjects. Most of cases were in stage 2A. Only 2 patients had BRCA gene testing done. Conclusion: The early onset breast cancer is not only related to the presence of a positive family history; other factors should be actively investigated. Breast self-examination should be considered as a screening method of breast cancer in young females at high risk.

scholarly journals BREAST CANCER KNOWLEDGE AMONG NURSING STUDENTS IN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-7
Author(s):  
Husbani Bt. Mohd Amin Rebuan ◽  
Myat Moe ◽  
Nur Qamilah Mohamad ◽  
Nurulhuda Mat Hassan ◽  
Hamidah Binti Othman
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Breast Carcinoma ◽  
Screening Method ◽  
Medical Attention ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Cancer Symptoms ◽  
Self Examination

Background: In Malaysia, women had breast cancer always reported at their late stage. One of the causes is due to the delay in seeking medical attention. Poor knowledge about the breast cancer is one of the factors that cause the delay. Aim: This study was designed to assess the knowledge on breast cancer symptoms and risk factors, screening method, and practice among participants. Methodology: This was a cross-sectional study done from 1st of March till 15th of March 2016 involving 89 nursing students from School of Nursing Science, Medical Faculty, University Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA). Data analysis was carried out using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 21. Results: Eighty-nine participants responded. Majority of the students (>80.0%) knew the symptoms of breast cancer and common method of screening. Less than 50.0% knew the high risk factor for developing breast carcinoma. Less than 50.0% carried out the breast self-examination. Conclusion: Students had excellent knowledge on symptoms of breast carcinoma and its screening method. Majority (>50%) of the students were still not clear about high risk factors group. Lack of breast self-examination practice among students was noted.

scholarly journals Correlation between Breast Self-Examination Practices and Demographic Characteristics, Risk Factors and Clinical Stage of Breast Cancer among Iraqi Patients

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (19) ◽  
pp. 3216-3220
Author(s):  
Ahmad S. A. Al-Gburi ◽  
Nada A. S. Alwan
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Family History ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
Clinical Stage ◽  
Cancer Control ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
History Of ◽  
Self Examination

BACKGROUND: Breast Cancer (BC) is the most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer death among women globally. The disease can be cured with limited resources if detected early. Breast self-examination (BSE) is considered a cost-effective feasible approach for early detection of that cancer in developing countries. AIM: To determine the correlation between BSE performance and demographic characteristics, risk factors and clinical stage of BC among Iraqi patients. METHODS: This retrospective study included a total of 409 female patients diagnosed with BC at the Referral Training Center for Early Detection of Breast Cancer and the National Cancer Research Center in Baghdad. The studied variables included the age of the patient, occupation, marital and educational status, parity, history of lactation, contraceptive pill intake, family history of cancer and the clinical stage of the disease. RESULTS: Our findings revealed that the most important predictors for practicing BSE was family history of BC or any other cancers (OR = 3.87, P = 0.018) followed by being a governmental employee (OR = 1.87, P = 0.024), history of contraceptive use (OR = 1.80, P = 0.011) and the high level of education (OR = 1.73, P = 0.004). On the other hand, there was no significant correlation between the practice of BSE and the BC stage at the time of presentation. CONCLUSION: There is a relatively poor practice of BSE among Iraqi patients diagnosed with BC. It is mandatory to foster the national cancer control strategies that focus on raising the level of awareness among the community through public education as a major approach to the early detection of cancer in Iraq.

scholarly journals Awareness of Breast Cancer Risk Factors and Practice of Breast Self-Examination Among Nursing Students

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Mona H. Afif
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Breast Cancer Risk ◽  
Cancer Risk ◽  
Positive Family History ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Cancer Risk Factors ◽  
Breast Cancer Risk Factors ◽  
Self Examination

Contents: Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women of both developed and less developed world. Breast cancer is a common malignancy among Saudi females, with a prevalence of 21.8%. Awareness of risk factors and practice of breast self-examination still has a significant role in the early detection effort of breast cancer, particularly in young women. Aim: of this study is to explore the awareness of breast cancer risk factors and the reported practice of breast self-examination among nursing students in the King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences -College of Nursing (CON-R), Kingdome of Saudi Arabia. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional correlational design was utilized in this study on a convenience sample of 373 nursing students in King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, College of Nursing (CON-R). The study used two tools. The first tool is a structured interview questionnaire designed by the researcher to collect data about the students' characteristics and to assess the student nurses' awareness of breast cancer risk factors. The second tool is a breast self-examination practice form that is designed to assess the student nurses' reported practice of breast self-examination. Results: The results of the present study show that 60.6% of the nursing students' age was between 20-24 years; 18.2 % of them had a positive family history of breast cancer. The nursing student higher awareness was revealed for risk factors of female gender (4.5±0.7), age more than 40 (4.3±0.8), positive family history (4.2±0.8), breast disease (4.1±0.8). Average awareness was revealed for risk factors of late menopause (2.8±1.8), and physical inactivity (3.0±1.1). 63.5% of students did not practice breast self-examination; among the remaining only 25.5% practicing monthly, only 5% was regularly practicing, while 31.1% of them did not practice regularly. Conclusion: The nursing students reveal a good awareness of most of the breast cancer risk factors. Despite a good awareness level, they reported that about two-thirds of students did not practice breast self-examination. The study recommended the conduction of awareness campaigns in all university campuses who are encompassing female students to enhance their awareness of breast cancer risk factors and promote their practice of breast self-examination.

scholarly journals Awareness of breast cancer among university female students in Baghdad

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-14
Author(s):  
Abrar A R Ahmed
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Screening Method ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Common Source ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Cancer Risk Factors ◽  
Self Examination ◽  
Symptoms And Signs

Background: Breast cancer still a major cause of disability and mortality among women throughout the world. Lack of awareness and early detection programs in developing countries is a main reason for escalating the mortality. Objectives: to assess level of awareness about breast cancer among university female students in Baghdad focusing on knowledge of breast cancer risk factors, warning symptoms and signs and knowledge about the screening method specially breast self-examination. Methods: A cross-sectional study conducted over two months from first of march through April 2015 and included (240) female students in non- medical colleges at Al-Rusafa and Al-Karkh districts who completed a comprehensive self-structured questionnaire covering socio-demographic characteristics and (27) questions covering the knowledge of risk factors; warning symptoms and signs of breast cancer and the breast self- examination. Participants’ responses were analyzed statistically and percent score of knowledge level was calculated. Results: The mean age of students was (22.8 ± 3.4) years with range (19-30) years, single (75.8%), and those with no family history of breast cancer (85.42%); the internet was the most common source of students’ information (34.7%).  Conclusion: The overall percent score of all students’ knowledge about risk factors, warning symptoms and signs and breast self-examination was poor (<60%).

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 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.

A retrospective study on breast cancer presentation, risk factors, and protective factors in patients with a positive family history of breast cancer

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 469-473
Author(s):  
Ying Yi Liaw ◽  
Foong Shiang Loong ◽  
Suzanne Tan ◽  
Sze Yun On ◽  
Evelyn Khaw ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Family History ◽  
Protective Factors ◽  
Positive Family History ◽  
History Of

scholarly journals Internet Access and Breast Cancer Awareness Among Akure Residents

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.

scholarly journals Students' awareness of breast cancer risk factors (results of a sociological study)

2019 ◽  
pp. 14-21
Author(s):  
O. V. Kryvoviaz ◽  
I. K. Shcherba ◽  
Yu. O. Tomashevska ◽  
V. V. Kudria
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Breast Cancer Incidence ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Prevention Measures ◽  
Sociological Study ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Cancer Risk Factors ◽  
Incidence And Mortality ◽  
Self Examination

The organization of services and measures aiming to improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment of women who suffer from cancer of reproductive organs remains a pressing issue which has to be addressed at the state level. The rates of breast cancer incidence and mortality in Ukraine are respectively 45% and 56% higher in comparison to the European countries. Each fourth woman is diagnosed with breast cancer at stage 3 or 4, when the effectiveness of treatment is greatly reduced. Early detection of the disease increases the chances for successful treatment in 98.1% of cases. The aim of the work was to determine the extent of awareness of the breast cancer (BC) prevention methods among the female students as well as to reveal any risk groups for this disease. The survey material consisted of 240 completed questionnaires. They included thirteen questions about the existence of risk groups and developmental factors, the presence of breast cancer among the relatives of respondents, the methodology of breast self-examination and breast cancer prevention measures. The study used sociological and medical-statistical methods. The results of the survey reveal the majority of the respondents are aware of the risk for developing breast cancer, only 10.4% marked all the responses about the risk factors for breast cancer, 56.7% believe that they are not at risk of developing breast cancer. Most of the respondents are familiar with the method of breast self-examination. However, only every third respondent does it regularly. About half of the interviewed students visit their gynecologist regularly. Moreover, it will facilitate the process of filling in information gaps regarding breast cancer and methods for its detection, make girls change their attitude to this matter and encourage them to take more responsibility for their own health. The results of the study show the insufficient awareness level regarding the risk factors causing breast cancer development as well as the low level of caution regarding the possibility of development of this type of cancer. Furthermore, the present study emphasized the necessity to introduce into the education process the so called «educational» questionnaires, which would not only help find out the extent of students’ awareness of a certain topic but also expand their knowledge of this topic.

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