Knowledge and Practice of Breast Self-Examination among Undergraduate Midwifery Students of the University for Development Studies, Ghana

Background: Against the background of the worldwide harm caused by breast cancer, as well as the benefits of early detection through simple techniques such as breast self-examination, this study investigated the knowledge and practice of breast self-examination among, midwifery undergraduate students of the University for Development Studies, Tamale-Ghana. Methods: The study is an institutional-based descriptive cross-sectional survey conducted among second-year female students at the Midwifery Department of the University for Development Studies. The data was collected through a pre-tested structured paper based-questionnaire. The data were analyzed descriptively and presented in frequencies, percentages, tables and figure. Results: The study recruited 100 participants with an age range between 20 and 39 years with the majority within 20-24 years. The overall knowledge score was 73.0%, a majority of the participants indicated practising breast self-examination (81.0%), but with a low practice score of (49.0%). The study found significant associations between practices of breast self-examination, age (p= 0.022) and marital status (p=0.001) of study participants. Conclusion: The study found high knowledge of breast self-examination with the majority of study participants saying that they practise breast self-examination. However, the overall practices score of breast-self-examination was relatively low. Additional efforts by the directorate of health services at universities including our study setting are needed to increase knowledge and practices of breast self-examination among students, irrespective of their programme of study.

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A Preliminary Psychometric Assessment of the Attitude of Health Trainee Undergraduate Students towards Breast - Self Examination in Ghana.

All Nations University Journal of Applied Thought ◽

10.47987/iyze366 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 95-110

Author(s):

CHRISTIAN AMOAH ◽

SOMHLABA NCEBA ZANGODUMO ◽

FRIMPONG-MANSO ADDO ◽

EBENEZER OTU AYEBOAFO ANSAH ◽

BENJAMIN AMOAH

Keyword(s):

Undergraduate Students ◽

Survey Method ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Breast Self Examination ◽

Research Education ◽

Kwame Nkrumah ◽

And Performance ◽

Study Participants ◽

Self Examination

Breast self-Examination (BSE) is the cheapest most recommended Breast Cancer (BC) preventive tool for resource-deprived settings. There is paucity in the attitude research domain and comparative gender assessments of the BSE knowledge, attitude and performance (KAP) literature. The purpose of this study was to assess the combined and exclusive gender BSE attitude of undergraduate health trainees and to determine significant differences between scores of both genders.The study used an online cross-sectional survey method. 336 health undergraduate students of the College of Health Sciences (CoHS) of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) were purosively sampled for assessment of their BSE knowledge, attitude and performarmance (KAP). The study found that compared to the construction groups’ average norm of 101.17 (SD = 9.55), our study participants’ (SPs) BSE attitude was lower (92.51; SD = 11.80). However, using popular mid-point and 3- part attitude scoring methods, our SPs’ attitude scores were comparable to sub-regional and national findings. Moreover,the male participants scored a generally high BSE attitude but significantly lower compared to their female counterparts (p < 0.5). The study recommend the need to adjust the curricula of all health trainees in developing nations such as Ghana to reflect relevant BC preventive measures. Furthermore, BSE research, education and advocacy should involve more males as important BC BSE stake holders.

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Why Do Students Engage in Examination Malpractice? The University for Development Studies Experience

Journal of Social Science Studies ◽

10.5296/jsss.v7i1.15326 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 8

Author(s):

John Dadzie Thompson ◽

Gilbert Ansoglenang ◽

Suuk Laar

Keyword(s):

Undergraduate Students ◽

Academic Dishonesty ◽

Survey Design ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Development Studies ◽

Body Parts ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The University

Any form of examination malpractice is unacceptable, fraudulent, and signifies an act of academic dishonesty with significant punitive consequences. This paper investigated the reasons why students engage in examination malpractice during examinations at the University for Development Studies (UDS). The study adopted a cross-sectional survey design for this research and targeted undergraduate students of the Tamale Campus of the UDS. Simple random sampling technique was used to select 278 out of a total student population of 6,729 for the study. They responded mainly to questionnaire and a few open ended questions to provide the needed data for analysis. The findings suggest that (i) smuggling of prepared notes on pieces of papers (foreign material) into the examination hall,(ii) writing of examination answers on palms, thighs and other body parts, and (iii) communication by seeking for answers from colleagues are the three topmost forms/methods students engage to cheat during examinations. The desire to obtain good grades just as the more intelligent students pushes some students to cheat during examinations. The introduction of scanners and e-search software, the spacing of sitting arrangements, installation of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras in large examination halls may help curb cheating.

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Why Do Students Engage in Examination Malpractice? The University for Development Studies Experience

Journal of Social Science Studies ◽

10.5296/jsss.v6i2.15329 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 206

Author(s):

John Dadzie Thompson ◽

Gilbert Ansoglenang ◽

Suuk Laar

Keyword(s):

Undergraduate Students ◽

Academic Dishonesty ◽

Survey Design ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Development Studies ◽

Body Parts ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The University

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A Preliminary Psychometric Assessment of the Attitude of Tertiary Health Trainee Undergraduate Students Towards Breast - Self Examination in K.N.U.S.T, Ghana

10.20944/preprints202103.0251.v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Christian Amoah ◽

Nceba Z. Somhlaba ◽

Frimpong-Manso Addo ◽

Vida Maame Kissiwa Amoah ◽

Ebenezer Otu Ayeboafo Ansah ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Undergraduate Students ◽

Future Research ◽

Attitude Score ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Breast Self Examination ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Research And Education ◽

Study Participants ◽

Self Examination ◽

Mixed Gender

Breast self-Examination (BSE) is the cheapest most recommended Breast Cancer (BC) preventive tool for resource deprived settings. There is paucity in the Attitude research domain of the BSE literature. The purpose of this study is to assess the combined and exclusive gender BSE attitude of undergraduate health trainees and to determine significant difference between scores of both genders. Online cross-sectional method was used to assess BSE attitude of 336 mixed gender purposively sampled KNUST College of Health Sciences (CoHS) students. Compared to the constructors’ average BSE attitude score of 101.17 (SD = 9.55), our Study Participants’ BSE attitude is lower (92.51; SD = 11.80). However, using popular attitude mid-point and 3 part scoring methods, our Study Participants (SPs) attitude scores are comparable to sub-regional and national findings. Also contrary to the authors’ expectation, the male participants scored generally high BSE attitude but significantly lower compared to their female compatriots (p < 0.5). Implication, contextual challenges and recommendations for future research have been discussed. BSE KAP research and education must involve more males as important BSE stake holders and there is the need to adjust the curicullum of all health trainee students in developing nations to reflect relevant BC preventive measures.

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Why Do Students Engage in Examination Malpractice? The University for Development Studies Experience

International Research in Education ◽

10.5296/ire.v7i2.15330 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 87

Author(s):

John Dadzie Thompson ◽

Gilbert Ansoglenang ◽

Suuk Laar

Keyword(s):

Undergraduate Students ◽

Academic Dishonesty ◽

Survey Design ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Simple Random Sampling ◽

Development Studies ◽

Body Parts ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

The University

Any form of examination malpractice is unacceptable, fraudulent, and signifies an act of academic dishonesty with significant punitive consequences. This paper investigated the reasons why students engage in examination malpractice during examinations at the University for Development Studies (UDS). The study adopted a cross-sectional survey design for this research and targeted undergraduate students of the Tamale Campus of the UDS. Simple random sampling technique was used to select 278 out of a total student population of 6,729 for the study. They responded mainly to questionnaire and a few open ended questions to provide the needed data for analysis. The findings suggest that (i) smuggling of prepared notes on pieces of papers (foreign material) into the examination hall, (ii) writing of examination answers on palms, thighs and other body parts, and (iii) communication by seeking for answers from colleagues are the three topmost forms/methods students engage to cheat during examinations. The desire to obtain good grades just as the more intelligent students pushes some students to cheat during examinations. The introduction of scanners and e-search software, the spacing of sitting arrangements, installation of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras in large examination halls may help curb cheating.

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Clinical Knowledge and Practice of “Ketofol” at University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital

Frontiers in Medicine ◽

10.3389/fmed.2021.555973 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 ◽

Author(s):

Nigist Alemayehu Woldekidan ◽

Ammas Siraj Mohammed

Keyword(s):

Undergraduate Students ◽

Binary Logistic Regression ◽

Clinical Knowledge ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Postgraduate Students ◽

Anesthesia Providers ◽

Specialized Hospital ◽

Combined Use ◽

Knowledge And Practice ◽

The University

Background: Ketamine and propofol in a single syringe are reported to create an admixture used for balancing cardiorespiratory effects during induction of general anesthesia. This study aimed to assess the clinical practice and knowledge of “ketofol” among anesthesia providers.Methods: A cross-sectional institutional-based study was conducted among anesthesia providers. Data abstracted format was prepared and distributed to senior anesthetists, junior anesthetist postgraduate students, and undergraduate students. The study was conducted from January 1, 2019, to January 30, 2019. Descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression were performed for frequency distribution and to determine the association, respectively.Result: From a total of 133 participants included in the study, the majority, 88 (66.2%), were men and 75 (56.9%) had 0–2 years of experience. More than two-thirds of participants, 105 (78.9%), have never had a seminar or educational session about combined use. Lack of experience among 11 participants (8.3%) was one of the reasons for not using “ketofol” followed by lack of knowledge among three (2.3%) participants. The majority of participants, 112 (84.2%), prefer ketamine and propofol to be administered one right after the other with separate syringes and the ratio to be 1:2, 64 (48.2). There was no significant association observed between sociodemographic and other characteristics and the practice of “ketofol.”Conclusion: In this study, nearly half of the participants rated their knowledge at the average level, and the study identifies that there is clinical knowledge and practice gap among anesthesia providers working in the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital (UOGCSH). Preparing educational sessions regarding “ketofol” for addressing identified barriers is among the recommendations forwarded to UOGCSH.

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Community-based study on the knowledge, awareness, and practices of females towards breast cancer in Buraimi, Oman

South Asian Journal of Cancer ◽

10.4103/sajc.sajc_71_18 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 07 (04) ◽

pp. 215-218 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Vijay Kumar Chattu ◽

Soosanna Kumary ◽

Akshaya Srikanth Bhagavathula

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Educational Interventions ◽

Negative Influence ◽

Cancer Knowledge ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Comprehensive Information ◽

Study Participants ◽

Self Examination

Abstract Background: In Oman, a higher proportion of patients presented with breast cancer are relatively young age and with an advanced stage. This could be due to lack of awareness and knowledge about breast cancer among young women. Aim: To assess the breast cancer knowledge, awareness and factors associated with the practice of breast self-examination (BSE) among females in Buraimi, Oman. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among females attending the two days health exhibition event at a polyclinc, in Al-Buraimi, governorate. A pretested questionnaire to assess their knowledge, awareness and practices concerned to breast cancer was used. The collected data was categorized, analyzed using descriptive statistics and logistic regression model. All the statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 21.0 version. Results: Out of the total of one hundred and eighty nine (189) participants, 80% had information of breast cancer. Participants had better knowledge of symptoms but less knowledge about risk factors. When probed about BSE, only 43% performed it and only 21% of them do it monthly on regular basis. The main reasons for regular monthly BSE is mainly because of fear of breast cancer (9%), doctor's advice (6%) and awareness through media (5%). Conclusion: Our study participants showed insufficient knowledge in some areas related to sign and symptoms and risk factors of breast cancer and identified a negative influence of low knowledge on the practice of BSE. Thus, educational interventions need to be emphasized to provide comprehensive information of breast cancer.

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Assessment of knowledge and practice of breast self-examination among young women in tertiary education: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

10.21203/rs.2.12136/v1 ◽

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.

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The determinants of early breast cancer detection via breast self-examination (BSE) in Denpasar, Bali

Public Health and Preventive Medicine Archive ◽

10.15562/phpma.v6i1.7 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 37

Author(s):

Ni Made Ari Febriyanti ◽

Dinar Lubis ◽

Dewa Nyoman Wirawan ◽

Ni Luh Putu Suariyani ◽

Mangku Karmaya

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Self Efficacy ◽

Health Centre ◽

Good Knowledge ◽

Perceived Benefits ◽

Cross Sectional Survey ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Public Health Centre ◽

Breast Self Examination ◽

Self Examination

AbstractBackground and purpose: Breast cancer is the leading cause of death in females, followed by colorectal cancer. Early detection of breast cancer can be done through breast self-examination (BSE). BSE behaviour is influenced by an individual’s level of knowledge and perceptions of the procedure. This study examines the determinants of BSE behaviour in married women aged 15-49 in six villages in the working area of Puskesmas (public health centre) II in West Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia.Methods: A cross-sectional survey was employed with 180 respondents selected by multistage random sampling. Data were collected using standardised questionnaire carried out from November-December 2016. Multiple poisson regression was used to identify the determinants of the BSE behaviours.Results: The proportion of respondents who performed BSE in the three months prior to interview is 55.6%, and, of these, 50.0% reported performing BSE regularly. Multivariate analysis shows the significant determinants of BSE are: high-school and above (APR= 2.03; 95%CI:1.41 to 2.92); having a good knowledge of BSE (APR=1.41; 95%CI:1.09 to 1.82); perceived benefits (APR=2, 24; 95%CI:1.53-3.29); perceived low barrier (APR=1.63; 95%CI:1.16-2.29); and high self-efficacy (APR=1.50;95%CI:1.16-1.95).Conclusions: Level of education, good knowledge of BSE, perceived benefits, perceived low barriers, and high level of self-efficacy are the significant determinants of BSE practice. These findings suggest that education on BSE should be enhanced, particularly for women with lower levels of education.

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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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