scholarly journals Breast Cancer Knowledge and Screening Behaviour among Women with a Positive Family History: A Cross Sectional Study

2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (11) ◽  
pp. 6783-6790 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pathmawathi Subramanian ◽  
Nelson Ositadimma Oranye ◽  
Azimah Mohd Masri ◽  
Nur Aishah Taib ◽  
Nora Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Family History ◽  
Positive Family History ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cancer Knowledge ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Breast Cancer Knowledge

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 What women know about breast cancer: In the case of Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yonas Biratu Terfa ◽  
Samuel Abdu Aliyu ◽  
Ebrahim Yimam Reta ◽  
Gugsa Nemera Germossa ◽  
Adugna Olani Akuma
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Positive Family History ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
P Value ◽  
Screening Methods ◽  
Cancer Knowledge ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Breast Cancer Knowledge ◽  
Jimma Town

Background & Aim: Breast cancer is the leading cause of death among women worldwide. Good knowledge of breast cancer enhances timely screening, early detection, and treatment; however, women's knowledge about breast cancer is very low. Thus, this study assesses the level of knowledge regarding breast cancer among women of childbearing age living in Jimma town. Methods & Materials: A community based cross-sectional study was conducted in Jimma town in 2018. Respondents were identified using multistage sampling methods. Data was collected using a standard questionnaire developed by cancer research UK and used in different languages in many parts of the world. Multiple logistic regression analyses were used to identify a variable with a significant association based on OR, with 95%CI and P-value of less than 0.05. Results: Out of 724 respondents, 686 gave their complete responses. The majority of 496 (72.3%) of the respondents were young adults with a mean age of 31, and about 307 (44.8%) of them had completed secondary school (9-12). Only 35% of respondents knew breast cancer; more specifically, 20% had knowledge of risk factors, 45% had knowledge of signs and symptoms, and 39 % had knowledge of screening methods. Maternal age, educational level, marital status, occupation, source of information, and monthly income, and positive family history of breast cancer were significantly associated with women’s breast cancer knowledge. Conclusion: Just over one-third (35%) of women are knowledgeable about breast cancer. However, women's breast cancer knowledge plays a great role in controlling before reaching an advanced stage.

The Importance of Family History in Breast Cancer Patients in Primary Care Setting: a Cross-sectional Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 602-609
Author(s):  
Mehtap Kartal ◽  
Nilgun Ozcakar ◽  
Sehnaz Hatipoglu ◽  
Makbule Neslisah Tan ◽  
Azize Dilek Guldal
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Family History ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Care Setting ◽  
Primary Care Setting ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals A Cross-Sectional Study on Gender Differences and Influence of Social Media Engagement on Breast Cancer Knowledge among Delhi-NCR Population in India

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 198-201
Author(s):  
Nibha Sinha ◽  
Alka Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cancer Knowledge ◽  
Cancer Awareness ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Breast Cancer Awareness ◽  
Social Media Engagement ◽  
Breast Cancer Knowledge

Breast cancer is leading cause of death worldwide including India. Low awareness is one factor causing late diagnosis and eventually death in developing countries like India. Social media is being used for breast cancer awareness. This study aimed to investigate relationship between social media engagement and breast cancer knowledge and to examine gender differences. Cross sectional study was conducted in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR). Pearson’s coefficient correlation test was conducted to examine social media engagement and breast cancer knowledge relationship. Independent t test was applied to find gender differences for social media engagement and breast cancer knowledge. Significant moderate correlation was found between social media engagement and breast cancer knowledge (p<.01). A gender difference was found for social media engagement and breast cancer knowledge (p<.05). Result justified that social media engagement is resulting in breast cancer awareness. Results also confirmed difference between male and female regarding social media engagement and breast cancer knowledge.

scholarly journals Blount disease and familial inheritance in Ghana, area cross-sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. e001052
Author(s):  
Niels Jansen ◽  
Freek Hollman ◽  
Frans Bovendeert ◽  
Prosper Moh ◽  
Alexander Stegmann ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family History ◽  
Exome Sequencing ◽  
Whole Exome Sequencing ◽  
Positive Family History ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Whole Exome ◽  
Familial Inheritance ◽  
Blount Disease

ObjectiveThe objective of this study is to study familial inheritance for Blount disease to create better understanding of the aetiology of Blount disease.MethodsAfter reviewing patient files and conventional roentgenologic imaging, 139 patients with Blount disease were included in this cross-sectional study, of which 102 patients were interviewed. During the interviews, patient characteristics and family history were collected. Blood samples were taken from five patients and three families and a whole exome sequencing was performed.ResultsAlthough patients came from all over the country, 90% of the patients belonged to the Akan tribe. A positive family history was found in 63 families (62%), of which, almost two-third had a positive family history in a first-degree family member. In most of the cases (64%), the varus legs resolved over time. In 9%, severe bowing remained ‘just like the patient’. The results of the whole exome sequencing did not show a genetic predisposition.ConclusionThis study describes a large group of Blount patients. Because of the high numbers of positive family history and the centralisation of patients in the Akan region, a familial predisposition is suggested. Further genetic research is essential for better understanding of the possible multifactorial aetiology in Blount disease.

scholarly journals Fatalism in breast cancer and performing mammography on women with or without a family history of breast cancer

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Maryam Molaei-Zardanjani ◽  
Mitra Savabi-Esfahani ◽  
Fariba Taleghani
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Family History ◽  
Positive Family History ◽  
Screening Method ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Data Collection Tool ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Spss Software

Abstract Background Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer in women, and in those with a positive family history, it is important to perform mammography. One of the probable barriers in doing mammography is fatalism. Methods This is a descriptive/cross-sectional study conducted on 400 women residing in Isfahan, Iran, randomly selected in 2017. Sampling was done randomly among the enrolled women in Health Integrity System. The data collection tool was a questionnaire regarding the demographic-fertility information and fatalism. The data analysis was done by SPSS software. A P-value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results The results showed that the mean rate of fatalism was 59.5 ± 23.2 in women with the experience of mammography, and 65.9±18.7 in women without the experience. Moreover, the mean rate of fatalism was 73.1±15.2 in subjects with a family history of breast cancer, and 59.3 ± 22.5 in those no family history related to this condition. Accordingly, fatalism was statistically significant associated (P < 0.001) with a family history of breast cancer and experience of mammography. There was no significant relationship between demographic information and fatalism (P > 0.05). Conclusion The results indicated that fatalism in women with no experience of mammography was higher than in those with a positive history. Regarding the necessity of mammography in women with a family history of breast cancer, the required interventions seem to be essential to changing the viewpoints of women regarding the importance and effect of mammography as a screening method for breast cancer.

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