Description of Knowledge and Behavior Levels About Breast Examination (Best Self-Examination) in Adolescent Women

Breast self-examination (BSE) is done by feeling and looking at the breast itself to see the possibility of physical changes in the breast. This process is carried out so that all changes that lead to more serious conditions can be detected early. Breasts will generally feel different during menstruation. Before and during this period, most women feel that their breasts are getting tighter and denser. Therefore, women need to do a breast self-examination (BSE) every 1 month, to find out whether there is a change in the shape of the breast from time to time. This study aims to determine the level of knowledge and behavior about breast self-examination (Aware) in young women. The research used is qualitative research using a descriptive observational study design, namely conducting in-depth interviews with 4 informants which are by the interview guidelines. Based on the results of the study, 4 respondents had been interviewed according to the addresses of their respective researchers, respondents according to the characteristics of the study. And respondents have good enough knowledge about breast self-examination (BSE), respondents also behave to check their breasts regularly after menstruation.

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Pendidikan Kesehatan tentang Deteksi Dini Kanker Payudara melalui Pemeriksaan Payudara Sendiri (SADARI)

Jurnal Abdimas Kesehatan (JAK) ◽

10.36565/jak.v3i2.162 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 115

Author(s):

Julaecha Julaecha

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Community Service ◽

Young Women ◽

Signs And Symptoms ◽

Reproductive Age ◽

Cure Rate ◽

Breast Self Examination ◽

Breast Examination ◽

High Incidence ◽

Self Examination

Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of death and many types of cancer occur in women. The incidence of breast cancer increases with age, however, young age is not a safe guarantee of breast cancer. The high incidence of breast cancer resulted in not a few sufferers of breast cancer that led to death. Signs and symptoms of breast cancer can be found as early as possible, the higher the cure rate. Breast self-examination (BSE) is one effective step if done as early as possible when women reach reproductive age. The purpose of community service is that teenagers consciously want to do breast self-examination routinely every month so as to reduce and reduce the risk of breast cancer. The method used by giving counseling and demonstration about BSE techniques to young women. An indicator of the success of this activity is that young women are able and able to conduct self-examination. Community service is carried out in Sungai Putri, Danau Sipin Sub-district, Jambi City on December 2018 - January 2019. The results of this activity are all young women understand and understand and can do their own breast examination (BSE).

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Can Breast Self-Examination Continue to Be Touted Justifiably as an Optional Practice?

International Journal of Surgical Oncology ◽

10.1155/2011/965464 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 2011 ◽

pp. 1-5 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

T. T. Fancher ◽

J. A. Palesty ◽

J. J. Paszkowiak ◽

R. P. Kiran ◽

A. D. Malkan ◽

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Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Young Women ◽

Clinical Breast Examination ◽

Breast Cancers ◽

Cancer Society ◽

Breast Self Examination ◽

Younger Women ◽

Breast Examination ◽

Clinical Breast ◽

Self Examination

In 2003, the revised American Cancer Society guidelines recommended that breast self-examination (BSE) be optional. Of 822 women diagnosed with breast cancer in our hospital from 1994 to 2004, sixty four (7.7%) were 40 years of age or younger. Forty four (68.7%) of these young women discovered their breast cancers on BSE, 17 (18%) by mammography, and 3 (4.7%) by clinical breast examination by medical professionals. Of 758 women over 40 years of age diagnosed with breast cancer, 382 (49%) discovered their cancer by mammography, 278 (39%) by BSE, and 98 (14%) by a clinical breast examination. Lymph node metastases in the older women was one-half that in the younger women (21% versus 42%), and a higher percentage of younger women presented with more advanced disease. In response to increasing breast cancer in young women under 41 years of age, encouragement of proper breast self-examination is warranted and should be advocated.

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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice toward Breast Cancer among Kurdish Women in Sulaimani Governorate/ Iraq

Kurdistan Journal of Applied Research ◽

10.24017/science.2017.2.1 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 20-28

Author(s):

Bekhal Abdalwahid Amin ◽

Muhammed Babakir-Mina ◽

Fadhil Ahmed Mohialdeen ◽

Mohammed I. M. Gubari

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Clinical Breast Examination ◽

Education Level ◽

Breast Self Examination ◽

Attitude And Practice ◽

Breast Examination ◽

Clinical Breast ◽

The Right ◽

Self Examination ◽

Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Breast cancer is a devastating affliction, the frequency of which is gradually increasing all over the world. Cancer may be cured if properly intervened at the right time. The correct treatment, aided by professionals and the right technology can provide critical life support to breast cancer patients. This study was conducted to assessment knowledge, attitude and practice of breast cancer among Kurdish females visited Maternity Teaching Hospital in Sulaimani. A face-to-face interview through a question¬naire to assessment of knowledge and practices toward breast cancer of 500 non-breast cancer women visited Maternity Teaching Hospital was done. Data were computerized and analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS, version 22). P-value of < 0.05 was considered as statistically significant. Out of 500 participants in the current study on knowledge and practices toward breast cancer among non-breast cancer women, consequently were 227 (45.4%) and 201 (40.2%) practiced breast self-examination(BSE) and clinical breast examination respectively. In this study the participants having no symptoms and lack of knowledge about how to do BSE where regarded as the barriers of not practicing BSE (44.7%, 55.3%) respectively. The most common reason for not doing clinical breast examination (CBE) is fear of the outcome and no sign & symptom of breast cancer (28.8%, 61.9%) respectively. The high education level showed significantly more knowledge of breast self-examination and mammography than Illiterate women P≤ 0.001 and P≤ 0.03 respectively. On the other hand, the high education level women showed significantly more practice of breast self-examination P≤ 0.001. In conclusion, the present study found the facts to the inadequate knowledge of female about breast cancer and recognized the negative influence of low knowledge on the practice of BSE, CBE and mammography and the breast cancer incidence. Therefore, more determinations are needed to develop a positive attitude toward BSE, CBE and mammography screening and practice in Sulaimani.

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A Cross Sectional Survey on Breast Self Examination Practice, Utilization of Breast Professional Examination, Mammography and Associated Factors in Romagna, Italy

Tumori Journal ◽

10.1177/030089169207800207 ◽

1992 ◽

Vol 78 (2) ◽

pp. 98-105 ◽

Cited By ~ 7

Author(s):

Salvatore Ferro ◽

Annalisa Caroli ◽

Oriana Nanni ◽

Annibale Biggeri ◽

Angelo Gambi

Keyword(s):

Breast Disease ◽

Screening Tests ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Breast Self Examination ◽

Positive History ◽

Breast Examination ◽

History Of ◽

Self Examination ◽

The Relationship

In 1988, a cross-sectional survey was carried out in the Romagna region (Italy) to evaluate the association between knowledge of breast pathophysiology and preventive attitudes and screening tests practice for breast cancer. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to a sample of asymptomatic women aged 20–64 years living in the city of Faenza (Northern Italy). Of the 657 responders, 58 % reported that they practiced breast self-examination; 55% had had a professional breast examination, and only 9 % had had a mammogram as a screening test. Logistic regression analysis (including variables such as age, education, employment) was performed to explore the relationship between screening tests practice and factors associated with their use. Breast self-examination practice (n = 590) was associated with preventive attitudes (aOR = 1.67, 95°/o CI = 1.09–2.53) and with a positive history of breast disease (aOR = 3.48, 95 % CI = 1.72–7.04). Professional breast examination (n = 480) was related to preventive attitudes (aOR = 2.37, 95 % CI = 1.51–3.71), knowledge of breast pathophysiology (aOR = 2.07, 95 % CI = 1.31–3.28), and use of oral contraceptives (aOR = 1.81, 95% CI = 1.12–2.91). Mammography use (n = 540) was associated with preventive attitudes (aOR = 3.08, 95 % CI = 1.40–6.76). The results show an inadequate utilization of screening tests in our population. Breast self-examination is strongly related to a positive history of breast disease, and this could reflect the lack of health educational programs aimed at the general population.

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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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