Abstract
To evaluate breast self examination (BSE) practice and the effect of a training program conducted by healthcare professionals on BSE. Women were randomized into control and test groups with both groups completing a questionnaire and three independent interviews where their BSE practices were evaluated. In all, 39.5% of the participants were previously provided information on BSE by healthcare professionals while 25.8% had no knowledge of BSE prior to enrollment. Compared to those informed about BSE through other means such as television, radio, and the internet, the scores of the first, second, and third visits were higher (p<0.05) in individuals who received BSE education from healthcare professionals and hospitals. BSE training provided by healthcare professionals may increase early breast cancer diagnosis and treatment rates by improving BSE awareness and practice.
Highlights
Breast cancer (BC) affects women across the world
In all, 39.5% of the participants were previously provided information on breast self examination (BSE) by healthcare professionals while 25.8% had no knowledge of BSE prior to enrollment
Having a family member diagnosed with BC or any cancer type had no impact on BSE (p>0.05) or clinical breast examination (CBE) (p>0.05) behaviors
Summary
Breast cancer (BC) affects women across the world. It accounts for 14% of cancer deaths and 23% of new cancer cases. According to national data from the Ministry of Health of the government of Turkey in 2008, BC is the most common cancer among women, with a frequency of 41.6 cases per 100,000 individuals (Republic of Turkey, 2011). The Ministry of Health recommends breast self examination (BSE) and clinical breast examination (CBE) for all women beginning at age 20 years. For at-risk women between the ages of 40 and 49 years, screening intervals are determined by the treating physician. Screening is recommended biannually for women over the age of 50 years regardless of the presence of risk factors (Republic of Turkey, 2008). Insufficient data are available on the approach to breast health, information, behavior, and attitude of Turkish women
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