Breast Self Research Articles

Breast Self Examination and Cancer Awareness among Female Staff in Federal Medical Center, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State (Knowledge and Practice)

Breast self-examination (BSE) is a recommended technique in medical science for early detection of breast cancer. It is a simple technique with no specific equipment and no cost implication. It has been shown to improve breast health awareness and thus detect potential abnormalities in the breast. It should be practiced by all women (or females known to be more at risk) from the moment the breast is developed.
 The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge and practice of BSE in relation to breast cancer awareness among female staff in Federal Medical Center, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
 Methods: A simple random technique was used to select a total of 411 female staff from different departments of the hospital. The data were collected using structured pretested questionnaire. Descriptive statistical method and correlation method was employed to analyze the variables.
 Results: The findings of this study revealed that 369(89.8%) had knowledge of BSE. It also revealed that 210 (51.1%) about half of the total number practice BSE regularly. Majority of the respondents, 187 (45.5%) heard of BSE through awareness programme. There was a statistical significant association between knowledge of breast self- examination and its practice.
 Conclusion: The study revealed that majority of the respondents had knowledge of BSE but the practice of BSE was poor. Knowing when to perform, how to perform, position to perform and confidence of what to look for during BSE were seen as a major issue or objective determinant of successful examination, in this study.
 Therefore, there is need for intensified sensitization programmes to address knowledge and the practice of BSE among females in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.

Promosi Kesehatan “Sadari” Menggunakan WhatsApp pada Mahasiswi Non Kesehatan Universitas Andalas

The number of breast cancer incidence in Sumatera Barat Province has increases. There are 303 cases in 2017, increased to 422 cases in 2018 with a death rate of 22 cases. Based on preliminary study, there are 18 of 30 female college students were aware about the effort of Breast Self Examination (BSE) to prevent breast cancer, but there are 14 students had never done BSE. The utilization of technology is needed in helping health promotion, one of them is by using Whatsapp Messenger application. The large number of whatsapp users in Indonesia can be used to promote about BSE. The purpose of this study is to measure the effectiveness of BSE health promotion through whatsapp on the variables of knowledge, behaviour, and perceived usefulness of technology in non-health female college student at Andalas University. This research is quasi experiment with non equivalent pre test post test design. The sample of the research are 58 non-health female college students from Andalas University. The intervention is carried out for 10 days and the result of data collection is analyzed using Wilcoxon test. The result of the study are there is an increase of average knowledge score, behaviour and perceived usefulness of respondents after being given BSE health promotion using whatsapp (p value <0.005). Whatsapp can be used as an effective health promotion media for college student groups. It is recommended that to take advantage of whatsapp group feature to carry out BSE health promotion in female college student. Keywords: Health promotion, Breast Self Examintation (BSE), WhatsApp.

The Relationship Of Breast Examination Examination Using Video Media With Adolescent's Knowledge About Breading In Simpang Four Village,Sei Rampah District In 2020

Cancer is one of the non-communicable diseases that is a burden on health throughout the world. Cancer is a disease characterized by abnormal cells that can grow uncontrollably and have the ability to invade and move between cells and body tissues. The World Health Organization/World Health Organization mentions cancer as one of the main causes of death worldwide (Ministry of Health, 2019). Breast cancer early detection activities can use the Clinical Breast Examination (SADANIS) or Clinical Breast Examination (CBE) method and by teaching Breast Self- Examination (BSE). SADANIS and BSE aim to find lumps in the breast as early as possible so that early action can be taken (Kemenkes, 2015). The purpose of this study was to identify the relationship between Breast Self-Examination Extension Using Video Media and Adolescent Knowledge About Consciousness in Simpang Empat Village, Sei Rampah Subdistrict in 2020. The type of research used was a quasi-experimental type of research using a one group pretest posttest design with the man witney test. U. The sample size in this study was 49 respondents who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Based on the results of research analysis in the group before and after the intervention, the average value of the knowledge of the respondents before receiving counseling was 63.81, while the average value after receiving counseling was 35.19. After the statistical test was carried out, the Mann Witney U test results obtained p value = 0.000 (p &lt;0.05) meaning that there was an effect of breast self-examination (BSE) counseling using video on respondents' knowledge.

Breast Self Examination In Terms Of Attitude And Practice Among Community Women Of Taxila/Wah Cantt

Breast Self Examination In Terms Of Attitude And Practice Among Community Women Of Taxila/Wah Cantt

Knowledge and Practice on Breast Self-Examination and Associated Factors among Summer Class Social Science Undergraduate Female Students in the University of Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia.

Background Breast cancer is a global health concern and a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among women. Early detection of breast cancer contributes to timely linkage to care and reduction of complications associated with breast cancer. In this context, breast self-examination is helpful to detect breast abnormalities particularly in settings with poor access to healthcare for clinical breast examination and mammography. Thus, all women in such settings are highly encouraged to perform breast self-examination regularly, and shreds of evidences are compulsory in this perspective. In the study setting, there was a scarcity of evidence on breast self-examination. Therefore, this study is aimed at assessing knowledge and practice on breast self-examination and its associated factors among summer class female students of social science at Maraki Campus, University of Gondar, Ethiopia. Methods An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted from July 01 to September 15/2018. A total of 398 female summer students were included in the study. A simple random sampling technique was utilized to select the study participants, and interviewer-administered structured questionnaires were employed to collect the data. The data were then entered into Epi info version 7.0, and analysis was done by SPSS version 20.0. A bivariable and multivariable logistic regression model was fitted, and the level of significance was declared based on adjusted odds ratio with its 95% CI and a p value ≤ 0.05. Result The proportion of students having a good knowledge and practice of breast self-examination was found to be 27.6% (95% CI: 22.9, 32) and 17.4% (95% CI: 13.8, 21.6), respectively. In the multivariable logistic regression analysis, urban residency (AOR = 2.50; 95% CI: 1.27, 4.94) and discussion with someone on breast self-examination (AOR = 4.57; 95% CI: 2.42, 8.65) were predictors of good knowledge, whereas family history of breast cancer (AOR = 7.14; 95% CI: 1.75, 25), discussion with someone on breast self-examination (AOR = 3.85; 95% CI: 1.82, 8.33), and good knowledge on breast self -examination (AOR = 12.02; 95% CI: 5.97, 24.20) had been significantly associated with breast self-examination practice. Conclusion In this study, the proportion of students with good knowledge and practice towards breast self-examination was lower than most of the studies done so far. The predictors of breast self-examination are related to lack of information. Thus, awareness creation on breast self-examination would be helpful in this context.

Determinants of Delayed Presentation and Advanced-Stage Diagnosis of Breast Cancer in Africa: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background/Objective:Breast cancer (BC) mortality is exceptionally high in Africa due to late presentation and advanced-stage diagnosis. Previous studies examining barriers to early BC presentation are markedly inconsistent, showing conflicting findings within and between African regions, making resource allocation and designing interventional campaigns challenging. Our objective was to assess the strength or magnitude of the association between determinants/risk factors and delayed presentation/advanced-stage diagnosis of BC in Africa. Methods:Electronic searches in PubMed, AJOL, Google, ResearchGate, ScienceDirect, and PubMed Central found eligible articles between 2000 and 2020. The meta-analytical procedure in Meta-XL used the quality effect model. I-squared (I2) above 75% indicated high heterogeneity. The summary effect size was the odds ratio with 95% confidence intervals. Results:The effect of socio-economic and demographic determinants on delay varies across African regions. Low level of education (1.63, 95% CI 1.01-2.63), and not performing breast self examination (BSE) (13.59, 95% CI 3.33-55.4) were significantly associated with delayed presentation. Younger patients had more significant delays in West Africa (WA, 1.41, 95%CI 1.08-1.85), and the reverse occurred in North Africa (0.68, 95%CI 0.48-0.97). Lack of BC knowledge (1.59, 95% CI 1.29-1.97), not performing BSE, or no history of undergoing clinical breast examination (CBE) (2.45, 95% CI 1.60-3.40), were associated with advanced-stage disease at diagnosis. Older patients had significantly more advanced disease in WA, and the reverse occurred in South Africa. Aggressive molecular BC subtypes [Triple negative (OR 1.62, 95% CI 1.27-2.06) or HER2 positive (1.56, 95% CI 1.10-2.23)] were significant determinants of advanced-stage diagnosis. Conclusion:Promoting early presentation and reducing advanced-stage BC throughout Africa should focus on modifiable factors, including providing quality education, improving breast health awareness and BC knowledge, and developing strategies to increase BSE and CBE. Interventions targeting socio-demographic determinants should be context-specific.

The Influence of Booklets and Videos on the Ability to Practice Breast Self Examination in Students of High School 4 Gorontalo

Individual awareness in taking actions properly BSE is influenced by the individual understanding ofbreast cancer, so health promotion Efforts are Necessary. Videos and booklets are some alternative healthpromotion media. The research objective was to determine the effect of booklets and videos on the abilityto practice breast self-examination on students at High school 4 Gorontalo . The research used the PreExperiment method with a one-group pretest-posttest design, Carried out in August-October 2019 at Highschool 4 Gorontalo . The research sample was 60 female students from a population of 119 students usingthe purposive sampling technique. Statistical test using Paired t-test. The results of the analysis of thedifferent test on the ability of Breast Self Examination (BSE) before and after reading the booklet showedthat there was a difference in BSE ability with p-value = 0.001, while before and after watching the videoshowed that there was a difference in BSE ability with p = 0.001 (p &lt;0.05). This study concluded that therewas an increase in the students’ BSE practice skills after reading booklets and watching BSE videos atHigh School 4 Gorontalo. It is hoped that students can increase their knowledge and apply BSE so that theincidence of breast cancer or breast disorders can be prevented and detected early.

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Concerning Breast Cancer and Self Examination Among Females in UAE.

Breast cancer (BC) is one of the most prevalent cancers and the leading cause of cancer related deaths among women worldwide with a steadily increasing global annual incidence. This study aims is to evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and practice of females in the UAE toward BC and Breast Self-Examination practice in the seven Emirates. This was a face-to-face questionnaire-based study using CAM (Breast Cancer Awareness Measure) conducted over 3 months (from March to June 2019) on a random sample of females across the UAE. Of the 400 females who filled the questionnaire, 112 (28%) did the CBE at least once, and 184 (46%) practice BSE. Only 33% of participants were aware of the incidence of the BC in the UAE and those females were more likely to practice BSE (P < 0.05). In contrast, the majority showed a high awareness level in identifying cancer as a curable (91.5%) and non-transmittable (87%) disease that can be diagnosed at its earlier stages (93%). Only 11% of the participants identified weight reduction as a way to prevent BC. Knowledge of breast cancer sign/symptoms were good, as 41-87% of respondents were able to identify at least a single sign/symptom. The lack of awareness of BC among females in the UAE is of concern as it leads to low practices of screening and early detection, which ultimately will result in increased morbidity, mortality, and treatment costs. Further initiatives should be taken to increase practice, knowledge and awareness on early detection and screening for BC in the UAE community.

A Quasi Experimental Study to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Demonstration on Practice Regarding Breast Self-Examination Among Girls of Selected Arts Colleges of Jalandhar, Punjab

Breast budding in girls-their first sign of puberty starts at age 10 on average, with some girls starting asearly as 8 and other not starting until 13.Breast cancer is the most commonlyoccurring cancer in womenand the second most common cancer overall.The rates are increasing in nearly every region globally. Breastself- examination is a cost -effective and easy method that the every women can perform their own basis.Soinvestigator thought that demonstration is a good method to give education with the help of teaching aidsto make the topic more interesting and understandable.So decided to organize demonstration for creatingawareness and to enhances practice of the girls regarding breast self -examination.The study was conductedon the girls of selected artscolleges of Jalandhar i.e. take a sample of 100 girls belongs to arts colleges fromthree different villages i.e. Lyallpur Khalsa college , St .Solider group of institute, Banarsi Dass Arya college,Kanya Maha vidyalaya , Apeejay college of Arts ,Government sports and arts college, D.A.V college andDoaba college, Jalandhar, Punjab.Non probability technique i.e. convenience sampling technique was usedto select the sample. The sample was comprised of 100 girls’i.e. 50 in control group and 50 in experimentalgroup. To obtain necessary data for the study, the tool wasdeveloped and for data collection self -structuredchecklist was used. The result of the present study revealed that the pre-test mean practice score of controlgroup was 9.34 and the pre-test practice score of experimental group was 9.12, whereas the posttest meanpractice score of control group was 9.78 and posttest mean practice score of experimental group was 17.16.The research hypothesis of the study was accepted, as the posttest mean practice score regarding practice ofbreast self -examination among girls in experimental group was significantly higher than the posttest meanpractice score incontrol group so there was effectiveness of demonstration regarding practice of breast selfexaminationamong girls in experimental group.There is no any association of practice regarding breastself- examination with their selectedsocio demographic variable among girls.

EVOLUTION IN BREAST IMAGING

Evolution in breast imaging has dramatically changed and upgraded by wide variety of technologic advances from the early days of direct-exposure film mammography to xeromammography to screen-film mammography to the current era of full-field digital mammography and digital breast tomosynthesis. In early 1950 Mammography has been introduced along with the breast self examination. After two decades thermography and ultrasound examination has been added in the breast imaging . From year 1990 to 2000 drastic technological advances, organized screening, with BI-RAD classification introduced by American College of Radiology Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System have helped to shape the specialty of breast imaging. With the development of digital mammography and tomosynthesis in 2020, breast ultrasonography and breast magnetic resonance imaging, both complementary to mammography, has set new standard in diagnostic accuracy of breast lesions.This paper gives a quick insight to the development of breast imaging and reviews the evolution of breast imaging starting from a historical perspective and progressing to the present day.&#x0D; Keywords: Mammography screening, tomosynthesis ,Digital mammography.

EARLY DETECTION OF BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER OF THE RESIDENTS OF PROPPO PAMEKASAN DISTRICT

Introduction: Breast cancer and cervical cancer are common cancers in females. Both of these cancers can be detected early. Early detect vion can reduce cancer morbidity and mortality. The community outreach activities are required to increase knowledge about breast cancer and cervical cancer, in addition to screening as preventive efforts for these two cancers.Methods: The activity of raising knowledge about the prevention and early detection of breast cancer and cervical cancer was carried out through community counseling to 94 females who were members of the PKK and young females in the Kecamatan Proppo, Kabupaten Pamekasan. Pre and post tests were given before and after the community counseling. After the community counseling, 86 participants were screened for breast cancer by clinical palpation and 46 participants were screened for cervical cancer using the pap smear method.Results: The result of the post test showed a 27.53% increase in knowledge. The results of the pap smear examination on participants showed 96% concluded as Papanicolau Class II, 2% Class I, and 2% Class IV. The patient with class IV results was referred to an obstetrician.Conclusion: Community counseling about breast self examination (BSE) and Pap smear can increase people's knowledge about early detection of breast cancer and cervical cancer.

AWARENESS AND KNOWLEDGE TOWARD BREAST CANCER AND BREAST SELF-EXAMINATION: A CROSS-SECTIONAL DESCRIPTIVE STUDY AMONG UNDERGRADUATE FEMALE STUDENTS AT CAIRO UNIVERSITY, EGYPT

Introduction: Breast cancer (BC) accounts for 38.85% of total female cancer cases in Egypt and is the most prevalent cancer among Egyptian women. Early detection of breast cancer increases the effectiveness of the treatment, which results in a better prognosis, reducing the morbidity and mortality rates. Breast self-examination (BSE) is an important screening practice, a simple, economical, and noninvasive screening method for early detection of breast cancer. Methodology: A cross-sectional descriptive design was utilized to conduct the study. The study was conducted at Cairo University, Egypt. A convenient sample consisted of 500 female students were interviewed. The tool used for data collection was constructed by the researcher which divided into four parts: The first part was concerned with demographic general questions. The second part was related to the knowledge of breast cancer. The third part is concerned with knowledge about the risk factors of breast cancer. The fourth part dealt with knowledge about breast self- examination. Results: The study findings showed that the overall level of knowledge about breast cancer and breast self-examination were moderate (47% and 47.8% respectively). There was no association between total knowledge about breast cancer and total knowledge about breast self- examination (P=0.388). There is statistically significant association between place of residence and total knowledge about breast self-examination (P=0.001), there is statistically significant association between total knowledge of breast cancer with having family history of breast cancer (p=0.022). There is statistically significant association (P=0.03) between place of residence and total knowledge about breast cancer and showed that there is highly statistically significant association (0.0001) between marital status and total knowledge about breast cancer. Conclusion: Our study findings have shown that the level of awareness and knowledge about breast cancer and breast self-examination was generally moderate. Therefore, it is essential to increase the conduct for public interventions that increase awareness and encourage women to practice BSE on a regular basis as a national trend.

Breast self- examination practice among female students in Iraq

All over the world, the most frequent cancer and death among women is breast cancer (BC), among BC can be treated and its risks can be reduced if it diagnosed in early stages. Early diagnosis of breast masses can be achieved by performing breast self- examination (BSE). physical examination by a physician, and mammography. Objective: Aim of this study is to evaluate the practice of breast self-examination female students in Al-Bayan University. Method: A cross sectional study was used; a pre-validated questionnaire was distributed to 142 female students from Al-Bayan university. The questionnaire covered the sociodemographic characteristics of participants (age, sex, and marital status), knowledge about correct timing of BSE, attitude and practice of BSE, willing to instruct others, and their source of information about BSE. Results: More than three quarter of our participants did not know the correct timing of breast self-examination, only 39.4% of them perform the breast self-examination, less than half of them (42.3%) reported that they will visit a doctor if they feel pain or lump in the breasts. The majority of our participants (69.7 %) had a desire to teach others how to perform breast self-examination. Their main source of information about breast self-examination was from TV. Conclusion: Breast self-examination practice among our participants was poor, so it is recommended to increase the awareness campaigns and training programs among students by National Breast Cancer Early Detection and Research program and focusing on the benefits of early detection of breast cancer by performing BSE.

Breast Self-examination Practice and Associated Factors Among Women of Reproductive Age in Adama Town, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia

Breast Self-Examination is the process where by a woman examines her own breasts by seeing and feeling with fingers to detect breast lump or swelling. More than 90% cases of breast cancer are detected by women themselves. Poor practice of breast self-examination is usually associated with patient delay. The five-year survival rate for a localized breast cancer is 84%. Community based breast self-examination practice is low in the country specifically in the present study area. Thus this study aimed to assess breast self-examination practice and associated factors among women of reproductive age in Adama Town, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia in 2017EC. This Community based- cross sectional quantitative study was conducted using a random sample and multistage sampling procedure by administering pretested structured questionnaire to the population of 765 reproductive age women. The collected data were cleaned, coded and entered into Epi-Info version 7 and exported to SPSS version 20 for analysis. Descriptive statistics, bivariate and multivariable logistic regression were computed. Adjusted odds ratio (AOR) with 95% confidence interval (CI) was used to assess the association among study variables. This study indicated that the overall prevalence of breast self- examination practice was 51.4% with 95% CI (48.1, 55.2). Factors associated with breast self-examination practice were above secondary education (AOR, 6.38; 95% CI: 2.87, 14.16), secondary education (AOR, 5.03; 95% CI: 2.24, 11.30), knowing someone suffering from breast cancer (AOR, 1.98, 95% CI: 1.27, 3.09), and fear of breast cancer from family history (AOR, 12.38, 95% CI: 6.36, 24.10) were having statically significant and positive association with breast self-examination practice. This study revealed that breast self-examination practice was high. Oromia Regional Health Bureau, Adama Town Health Office, women’s and children’s affair offices and other stake holders should disseminate teaching materials that address the benefit of breast self-examination practice. Health professionals should teach the community about the advantage of breast self-examination practice through mass media, awareness raising campaigns, and celebration of breast cancer day.

Practice and knowledge about breast self -examination among female students in College of Medicine, University of Baghdad: A Descriptive cross-sectional study

Practice and knowledge about breast self -examination among female students in College of Medicine, University of Baghdad: A Descriptive cross-sectional study

Women's Awareness Level on Breast Self-Examination

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the level of awareness, regarding the importance of breast self examination (BSE), clinical breast examination (CBE) and mammography, and the effects of education on these issues among patients who applied to family medicine outpatient clinic for follow-up or treatment purposes.Methods: This study was done by establishing a questionnaire form, after review of necessary litetarure, to be applied in patients who applied for follow-up or treatment in a district polyclinic affiliated to the department of family medicine of a tertiary care center in Ankara.Results: A total of 434 women aged between 18-56 years participated in the study. The mean age of the participants was 36.62±9,21 years. Although 258 (59.4%) of the participants reported that they performed BSE. 176 participants (40.6%) stated that they did not perform a BSE. The 38.2% of the participants have undergone a CBE and the 24 % of women expressed that they underwent a mammography.The frequency of BSE, CBE and undergoing mammography has been shown to increase significantly as education level increases. The rates of having a CBE and a mammography were also found to be statistically significantly higher in patients who had a family member with breast cancer.Conclusion: Our results demonstrated that the level of education was important for awareness on the early diagnosis of breast cancer. Thanks to efforts to increase educational level, we can get promising achievements regarding the awareness of both BSE, CBE and mammography performances.

EPIDEMIOLOGICAL PROFILE OF MENOPAUSAL SYMPTOMS AMONG WOMEN IN CHENNAI AGED 40-60 YEARS -A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY

Background: Menopause is physiological process as it signifies the permanent cessation of menstruation and end to reproductive potential. Menopause is a significant stage marking the end of a womans reproductive life. Although this process is physiological, it is plagued by wide range of discomforting features which affects their quality of life. It is time where psycho-social functioning of women due to decrease in the ovarian activity and oestrogen hormone levels. Mean average age of menopause in India is 48years.Hence, to assess the menopausal symptoms among women in the age of 40-60 years and the study the relation of Epidemiological profile and psychological symptoms during menopausal period. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among women aged between 40—60years during the period of march 2019 to may 2019(period of 3months) to know the epidemiological profile of menopausal symptoms. The study information of women was collected by personal interview technique by community survey. Results: The average age of menopause was 45years. The most common symptoms faced by women were psychological problems, when compared to physical symptoms and vasomotor symptoms. Most of respondents answered tiredness and irritability and depression which is 37.3%,58% and 49% respectively. The significant association found between age, economic status, occupational status and menopausal symptoms. There was no significant association between parity,education. This study found that there is some significant association with Diabetes after menopause. Conclusion: During menopausal period, women experience menopausal symptoms due to lot of fluctuations of hormone levels. Most of the respondents, even literate women lack in knowledge about breast self examination, the awareness should be created to every women in this world. Many of them responded that they had extreme mood fluctuations and joint pains. The significant association between diabetes and hypertension during menopausal time to be identified in large sample in future. The program and public awareness to be focused during upcoming years.

Cross-Sectional study on knowledge about breast cancer and breast self examination among female undergraduate students in Telangana, India

Background: Breast Cancers are second most common cancers today. Regular breast self examination 1 (BSE), clinical examination and mammography are the three most recommended screening tests. Unlike clinical examination which requires hospital visit and mammography which is reliant on technology and expensive; BSE is an easy, quick, no-cost, non-invasive, self carried-out procedure. Aims &amp; Objectives: Study was done to determine the awareness levels about BSE and breast cancers among female students, and empowering them with correct knowledge about the same. Study Design: Questionnaire based, cross-sectional descriptive study. Setting: Bhaskar Medical College and General Hospital, Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Materials &amp; Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study, using a pre-tested and semi structured questionnaire was carried out over the period of 2 months. Study population comprised of 381 female students in the age group of 18-24 years. Data was analyzed using IBM SPSS statistics 2015. Results: The first sign of breast cancer being a lump or mass (86.9%), inheritance of abnormal genes (74.8%), rising age (73.5%), exposure to radiations/certain hormones (89.0%), late pregnancies (74.5%)as risk factors was found to be known to most. Only 50.9% recognized that BSE should be done at least once a month on a specific date and time. Around 44%, 36% and 56% didn't know that that BSE should be performed while standing, lying down and during baths. Conclusions: It was found that majority had adequate knowledge about various aspects of breast cancer. When it came to awareness about BSE, the knowledge about right technique, position and time were found to be scarce. Practice of BSE could be improved by properly educating young women and spreading awareness about its benefits.

APPLICATION AND BELIEF OF BREAST SELF-EXAMINATION (BSE) IN BREAST CANCER IN FEMALE STUDYING IN SCIENCE AND SOCIAL SCIENCES: THE CASE OF TURKEY

Abstract: In Turkey, women, breast cancer is the most common type of cancer with 25%. Early diagnosis of breast cancer facilitates treatment and prolongs patient life. BSE which performed at regular intervals and accurately is a simple, economic method that protects the privacy of women in the early diagnosis of breast cancer. The aim of this study was to investigate the beliefs and practice of breast cancer and BSE in women studying outside the health field. Descriptive research was used to comment for the beliefs and practice of breast cancer and BSE in 600 women studying in science and social sciences of a University. Descriptive characteristics, breast cancer and breast self-examination were used to collect data and the Champion Health Belief Model Scale (CHBMS) was used. The difference between the mean CSIMS scores of students with and without BSE was evaluated statistically.The participants was found that 15.2% (n = 91) of students applied BSE regularly every month. 17.5% of participants indicated not be a sign of breast cancer. In the early diagnosis of breast cancer, 54% of participants were indicated can used BSE. Moreover, 49.8% of the participants noted that they did not get any information about BSE before. The difference between participants who applied and did not apply BSE was statistically significant the total scale means (P=0.007). It was concluded that female students studying in science and social sciences had insufficient knowledge about breast cancer and BSE early diagnosis, symptoms, and physician examination.Peer education programs are recommended. Keywords :Student, breast cancer, breast self examination (BSE), health, beliefs.

PENGARUH PENDIDIKAN CERAMAH DAN MEDIA VIDEO TERHADAP TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN TENTANG PEMERIKSAAN PAYUDARA SENDIRI PADA SISWI SEKOLAH MENENGAH ATAS

Breast self-examination is an easy way for early detection of breast cancer for all women after they are menstruation. This examination will increase awareness of the importance of being aware of abnormal lumps in the breast. The aims of this study is to determine the effect of education about breast self- examination with video media on the level of knowledge on high school students. This research method was used quasy experimental research design with pre-test and post-test with control group. The population were 15 student in YPI high school Amir Hamzah and 15 student in Kartika I-1 high schools. Random Sampling sampling technique. Researchers used paired t-test and independent t-test test with a &lt;0.05 and 95% CI. The result: the statistical test before and after the intervention: giving explanation with media video are p value =0.09 (&lt;0.05) and in the control group without giving media video with p value 0.07 (&lt;0.05).