Assessment of the Knowledge on Breast Self-examination among Women in Selected Tertiary Hospital at Kelambakkam, Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu, India

Abstract

The research approach used for the present study was descriptive research design which involves theassessment of the knowledge on breast self-examination among women in selected tertiary hospital,Kelambakkam, Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu, India. The sample of the study was chosen by purposivesampling technique, which includes 256 womens who are in hospital.The data collection was validated and reliability was determined and pilot study was conducted, followingwhich the data collection was carried out. Data procured was interpreted by descriptive and inferentialstatistics. Analysis of data was executed in terms of frequency percentage distribution, mean and standarddeviation, chi-square test for the assessment of knowledge on breast self-examination among women.The study finding was revealed that 17.58% had inadequate knowledge, 56.64% had moderate knowledgeand 25.78% had adequate knowledge. Most of the women had a moderate level of knowledge on breastself examination practices. In assessing associate the level of knowledge on breast self-examination withthe selected demographic variables among women with age 30-50 years it shows various frequency andpercentages and it is very important to do find the association of level of knowledge . In regarding to anyhistory of level of knowledge on breast self-examination among women with age 30-50 years is significantassociation between age, number of childrens, education and occupation (p value =<0.05). There is nosignificant association with the other demographic variables with the level of knowledge on breast selfexaminationamong women.