Comparison of the level of knowledge on, attitude towards, and skills of medical and nursing students between pre- and post- training of the breast self-examination in Oman

Purpose: Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women worldwide. Educative and awareness programs do impact early practices of breast self- examination resulting in early detection of cancer and thereby decreasing mortality. The study aimed to assess the level of knowledge and awareness of breast cancer and breast self- examination among medical and nursing students in Oman and to compare the knowledge on, attitude towards, and skills of students after the training program.Methods: This is a quasi-experimental study that was carried out for medical students from in the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, National University of Science & Technology, Oman and nursing students in the Oman College of Health Sciences and the Al Bathina Nursing institute in November 2019. The pre-test questionnaire was given before the training program and a post-test questionnaire was administered after the training program. Knowledge on, attitude towards, and skills of students on breast cancer and breast self-examination were compared.Results: Pre-test and post-test were collected from 170 students —90 students from medical, and 80 students from nursing schools. A significant improvement was observed in the post-test scores for knowledge on, attitude towards, and skills of students after the intervention (P < 0.001). Conclusion: An educational training program on breast cancer and breast examination with emphasis on skills can motivate the participants to perform breast self- examination regularly. Therefore, it may help students to train target women for the early detection of breast cancer.

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

Health Renaissance ◽

10.3126/hren.v8i3.4209 ◽

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

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A Study to Assess the Knowledge of Breast Cancer and Its Preventive Measures among GNM Students in Tripura, India

Journal of Evidence Based Medicine and Healthcare ◽

10.18410/jebmh/2021/365 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (23) ◽

pp. 1943-1948

Author(s):

Maitri Chaudhuri ◽

Manamala Das ◽

Dilip Kumar Das

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Nursing Students ◽

Preventive Measures ◽

Age Group ◽

Chi Square ◽

Breast Self Examination ◽

Geographical Variations ◽

Study Results ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

Self Examination

BACKGROUND Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed malignancy in women worldwide (22%), and in India (18.5%) it ranks second to cervical cancer. The burden of breast cancer is increasing in both developed and developing countries. India is a vast country with huge population, cultural diversity, geographical variations, diets and habits; sources of information on cancer risk factors are limited. Ageing is the main risk factor for breast cancer. Some of the associated factors related to reproductive and lifestyle includes literacy, diet, age at menarche and menopause, age at first delivery, abortion, and family history of breast cancer. Various pneumonic devices are used in teaching breast self-examination which includes “7Ps” - position, perimeter, palpation, pressure, pattern, practice, and planning, what to do if a change is found in a breast tissue. This study was carried out with the intention of assessing the level of knowledge and prevention of breast cancer and breast self-examination (BSE) in female nursing students. METHODS A descriptive study was carried out in the Nurses’ Training Institute, Agartala, Tripura. A total of 100 students present on those days of data collection and who gave consent were included in the study. RESULTS 94 % were in the age group of 18 - 22 (reproductive age group) years. Among the 100 study participants, only 1 % had adequate knowledge followed by 36 % having moderate knowledge and majority (63 %) were under ‘inadequate level of knowledge’. Study showed that, there is a significant association between nursing student’s religion and educational level with the knowledge score on breast cancer and its preventive measures with chi square = 20.46 and chi square = 31.47 respectively at P < 0.05 level of significance. CONCLUSIONS This study concluded that the knowledge level of breast cancer among nursing students was poor. Nurse educator has ample opportunity for taking active part in educating the nursing students regarding breast cancer and its prevention. Education is of utmost importance for early detection of breast cancer and reduction of mortality. KEYWORDS Breast Cancer, Adequate, Moderately adequate, Inadequate

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Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching on Knowledge Regarding Breast Self Examination among Women in Selected Rural Area at Villupuram District

Galore International Journal of Health Sciences and Research ◽

10.52403/gijhsr.20210712 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 6 (3) ◽

pp. 75-81

Author(s):

M. Porselvi ◽

M. Muthamizh ◽

E. Pathima

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Rural Area ◽

Research Approach ◽

Breast Self Examination ◽

Video Assisted ◽

Adequate Knowledge ◽

Post Test ◽

Level Of Knowledge ◽

Self Examination ◽

Test Level

Aim: The study aims to create awareness among women regarding incidence, risk factors, clinical symptoms, prevention and management of Breast Cancer through Breast self examination. Objectives: i) To assess the pre and post test level of knowledge regarding Breast self examination among women. ii) to assess the effectiveness of video assisted teaching on knowledge regarding Breast self examination among women. iii) to find the association between post test level of knowledge regarding breast self examination among women with their demographic variables. Methods Material: A quantitative research approach - experimental - pre- experimental-one group- pre -test post-test research design was adopted. 30 samples were selected for the study by using non probable-purposive sampling technique. Results: the study findings shows that in pre test level of knowledge among 30 samples 25(83.4%) had inadequate knowledge and 5(16.6%) had moderate adequate knowledge. In post test level of knowledge among 30 sample 8(26.6%) had moderate adequate knowledge and 22(73%) had adequate knowledge. Conclusion: the study concluded that, video assisted teaching programme regarding breast self examination was effective on improving the knowledge level among women in selected settings of rural area. Keywords: Breast Cancer, Breast self examination, Video assisted teaching.

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A Comprehensive Review on Plant derived Natural products for Diabetes and its complication as nephropathyA study to assess the effectiveness of informative booklet regarding knowledge of breast cancer and breast self-examination among the 2nd year B.Sc nu

Journal of Drug Delivery and Therapeutics ◽

10.22270/jddt.v9i4-s.3945 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 9 (4-s) ◽

pp. 1222-1223

Author(s):

Mustufa U. Mansuri ◽

Farzana Mansuri

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Nursing Students ◽

Nuclear Family ◽

Research Approach ◽

Government College ◽

Age Group ◽

Breast Self Examination ◽

Post Test ◽

College Of Nursing ◽

Self Examination

Background: Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women and the second leading cause of cancer related death, next the lung cancer. If eight women live to the age of 85 year at list one of them will develop breast cancer in her life time. Two thirds of women diagnosed with breast cancer are over the age of 50 year. It is estimated that only 25%-30% of women perform breast self examination proficiently and regularly each month. Breast cancer is a common cause of cancer morbidity and mortality in women. Aims and objective: To assess the knowledge of 2nd year B.sc nursing students in Government College of nursing, Siddhpur. To determine the effectiveness of informative booklet among 2nd year b.sc nursing students in government college of nursing, Siddhpur. To find association between pre-test knowledge and post-test knowledge. Material and Methods: In the present study the investigator selected quasi-experimental research approach, single group pre-test and post-test design was used.35 students of 2nd year B.Sc. Nursing students of government college of Nursing, Siddhpur(Gujarat) selected by using purposive sampling technique. A structured questionnaire was used. Results: findings revealed that highest percentages (82.86%) were in the age group of 19- 20 year, and (11.43%) of them were in the age group of 20-21 years, (94.28%) were in the religions of Hindu and (2.86%) in the religions of Muslim and Christian. (100%) were had Higher Secondary education. (91.43%) were taking Vegetarian Diet and (8.57%) were taking mixed diet. (62.86%) are from Joint Family and (37.14%) are from Nuclear Family. Study findings revealed that The knowledge score of the sample show marked increase as seen in the post-test score of the experimental group, which indicate that the informative booklet is effective in increasing the knowledge of the sample regarding breast cancer and breast self examination. Keywords: Study, Assess, Effectiveness, Informative, Adolescent Girl, Knowledge, Breast Cancer, Breast Self Examination.

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81P Breast Self-Examination (BSE): A strategy for early detection of breast cancer in Nigeria

Annals of Oncology ◽

10.1016/s0923-7534(21)00241-6 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 27 ◽

pp. ix24

Author(s):

Y.C. Adetule

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Early Detection ◽

Breast Self Examination ◽

Self Examination

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Effectiveness of Educational Intervention Programme on Knowledge Regarding Breast Self Examination Among Higher Secondary School Girls of Biratnagar

Birat Journal of Health Sciences ◽

10.3126/bjhs.v1i1.17091 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 13-19 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

D. Sapkota ◽

P. Parajuli ◽

T.K. Kafle

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Secondary School ◽

Educational Intervention ◽

Knowledge Score ◽

Breast Cancers ◽

Intervention Programme ◽

Breast Self Examination ◽

Adequate Knowledge ◽

Post Test ◽

Self Examination

Introduction Breast self-examination (BSE) is a self-generated, non-invasive and non-irradiative method of breast cancer detection. Self examination of the breasts each month after the menstrual cycle is the simplest yet extremely important way to detect early breast cancer. It has been observed that women can detect 95% of breast cancers and 65% of early minimal breast cancers themselves. This method is harmless, less time consuming and can be performed by any woman.Objective To assess the effectiveness of educational intervention programme regarding Breast Self Examination among girl students of study school.Methodology Pre experimental one group pre-test post-test design was adopted for this study. In total, 61 girls were included. The result were analysed by using both descriptive as well as inferential statistics.Results In pre-test 75.4% had inadequate and only 1.6% had adequate knowledge regarding Breast Self Examination, in contrast, after the intervention the adequate knowledge was increased to 62.3%. The overall mean score was increased from 33.07% to 85.14%. The test of significance revealed that the increment in BSE knowledge score due to program intervention was highly significant (P< 0.001).Conclusion The educational intervention programme on BSE was found to be highly effective as the knowledge score was significantly increased after intervention of the package among higher secondary school girls.Birat Journal of Health Sciences 2016 1(1): 13-19

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Beliefs and behaviours of Iranian teachers toward early detection of breast cancer and breast self-examination

Public Health ◽

10.1038/sj.ph.1900854 ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 116 (4) ◽

pp. 245-249 ◽

Cited By ~ 39

Author(s):

S Jarvandi ◽

A Montazeri ◽

I Harirchi ◽

A Kazemnejad

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Early Detection ◽

Breast Self Examination ◽

Self Examination

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81P Breast Self-Examination (BSE): A strategy for early detection of breast cancer in Nigeria

Annals of Oncology ◽

10.1093/annonc/mdw575.020 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 27 (suppl_9) ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Y.C. Adetule

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Early Detection ◽

Breast Self Examination ◽

Self Examination

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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice Regarding Breast Cancer Early Detection Among Women in a Mountainous Area in Northern Vietnam

Cancer Control ◽

10.1177/1073274819863777 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 26 (1) ◽

pp. 107327481986377

Author(s):

Do Thi Thanh Toan ◽

Dinh Thai Son ◽

Le Xuan Hung ◽

Luu Ngoc Minh ◽

Dinh Le Mai ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Early Detection ◽

Clinical Breast Examination ◽

Breast Self Examination ◽

Cancer Early Detection ◽

Attitude And Practice ◽

Breast Examination ◽

Clinical Breast ◽

Self Examination ◽

Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women all over the world, also in Vietnam. In recent years, the incidence of breast cancer has been increasing in Vietnam, and most cases are diagnosed at late stages, making treatment more difficult. More and better early detection could help more women to survive. The aim of this study was to identify the current knowledge, attitude and practice about early detection of breast cancer as well as potential predictors of breast cancer screening among women aged 20 to 49 year in a mountainous commune in Thanh Hoa Province, Vietnam, in a largely ethnic Muong population. Women aged 20 to 49 years were selected by systematic random sampling to participate in a cross sectional study in October 2017. They were interviewed with a closed questionnaire about their knowledge of breast cancer, its risk factors, and warning signs. A checklist for performance of breast self-examination was also applied. Three hundred six women agreed to participate in the study. More than half had a low level of knowledge, and were weak in attitude and practice about breast self-examination, clinical breast examination, breast ultrasound, and mamography. Among women who had practiced at least 1 screening method, 17.0% mentioned clinical breast examination, and only 13.8% reported practicing breast self-examination. Factors associated with practice included knowledge about breast cancer early detection (BCED), ethnicity, income, the BCED information approach, and the BCED screening programs approach. The finding of a very low proportion of women in the mountainous setting with good awareness and practice on early detection of breast cancer is important evidence to inform the BCED intervention program developers about where and how to target which information, especially to reach more ethnic minority women.

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