Practice Of Breast Examination Research Articles

Barriers to Breast Cancer Screening in Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Breast cancer is a significant public health concern globally, and early detection through screening programs can improve treatment outcomes and reduce mortality rates. However, the uptake of breast cancer screening among women in Saudi Arabia is hindered by various barriers. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to elucidate the barriers to breast cancer screening among women in Saudi Arabia, providing insights into the multifaceted challenges hindering screening uptake and informing tailored interventions and policy recommendations. A comprehensive literature search was conducted across electronic databases and grey literature sources to identify relevant studies on barriers to breast cancer screening in Saudi Arabia. Studies conducted between 2017 and 2023, employing diverse settings and methodologies, were included in the analysis. Data on the prevalence of barriers, family history of breast cancer, and self-reported breast examination practices were extracted and synthesized. A total of 14 studies met the inclusion criteria, encompassing diverse populations and methodologies. The included studies predominantly employed cross-sectional survey designs and targeted various populations across different regions of Saudi Arabia. The barriers to breast cancer screening were investigated, revealing concerns such as fear of discovering cancer, embarrassment due to breast-related tests, fear of pain related to clinical examination, and lack of awareness. Additionally, a substantial proportion of participants reported a family history of breast cancer, indicating a significant risk factor for the disease. Self-reported breast examination practices varied among participants, with disparities in screening behaviors observed. Our review identified fear of diagnosis, embarrassment, and lack of awareness as key barriers to breast cancer screening in Saudi Arabia. Targeted interventions, including education and improved access, are essential to address these challenges and enhance early detection efforts, reducing the burden of breast cancer.

Breast cancer prevention through the SADARI program in Padang Mutung Village, Kampar Regency

One of the main causes of death in the globe is cancer. This number is predicted to rise to 26 million by 2030, with 17 million of them expected to pass away. The purpose of this community service is to increase the knowledge and ability of PKK cadres in an effort to prevent breast cancer by conducting SADARI examinations in Mutung Village, Kampar Regency. The method of implementing this programconsists of the preparation stage, the implementation stage through training and practice of breast examination, and evaluation of the knowledge and skills of PKK cadres. This program succeeded in forming a cadre of breast cancer care. Participants' knowledge and skills have improved as a result, with an average post-test score of 90% and 93.3%, respectively. After this program, it is intended that the cadres would be able to educate the public, particularly mothers and teenagers, about breast cancer early detection.

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Programme on Knowledge of Breast Self-Examination among Postnatal Women

Breast abnormalities are one of the important public health problem and studies have reported that awareness and practice of breast examination is an important method of prevention. Breast problems are significant health concerned to post natal women’s life time. One in every eight post natal women will be diagnosed with breast abnormalities A breast exam is a self-inspection of the breasts. This gives a greater awareness of the condition of breasts. Breast exams may help identify potential breast problems. Breast examination is essential for early breast abnormalities detection. The pre-experimental study was carried out in SRMS hospital with an objective to evaluate the effectiveness of PTP among post natal women regarding BSE (Breast Self examination). Data was obtained from 50 post natal mothers in the age group 20-40 years. A set of 20 questionnaires were used to evaluate the knowledge of post natal mothers. Purposive sampling technique was used. The research design of the study was pre experimental one group pretest posttest design. The result shows the significant difference in pre-test and post-test knowledge scores of post natal mothers. In the pre-test majority 96% had poor scores and 4%had average scores, whereas in the post-test majority76% had good scores and 24% average scores. Nurses play a pivotal role in teaching the BSE to the women’s to identify the Breast abnormalities. The nurses who can promote monthly BSE should be perfect by supporting realistic believes about early detection & prevention of breast abnormalities as well as demonstrating BSE, so that the women can do it themselves without consulting physician.

Increasing breast cancer awareness and breast examination practices among women through health education and capacity building of primary healthcare providers: a pre-post intervention study in low socioeconomic area of Mumbai, India

ObjectivesThe present study aimed to improve breast cancer (BC) awareness and practices using Information, Education and Communication (IEC) modules and health educational sessions for women and primary healthcare providers in...

Breast cancer knowledge, beliefs, attitudes and screening efforts by micro-community of advanced breast cancer patients in Ghana

The burden of breast cancer is greater in Ghana because most women present with advanced disease with poor prognostic outcomes. A person’s health beliefs, experiences, exposures, and disease representation have been noted to influence his/her health behavior. We examined whether knowing someone who has an advanced breast cancer would influence knowledge, attitudes, beliefs, and practices of self and clinical breast-examination. We conducted a descriptive cross-sectional survey of 67 women, who were purposively sampled based on relation, through patients receiving palliative care services at a tertiary healthcare facility. Participants were non-blood relation of the patients and hence, referred to as patients’ micro-community. Data were collected from January to June 2018, using an adapted and adopted questionnaire and analyzed in R software version 3.5.1.3. Statistical significance was based on P-value < 0.05. The penalized maximum likelihood logistic regression was employed to examine study participants’ knowledge, beliefs, attitudes, and practices towards breast cancer with various sociodemographic variables. All participants agreed to positive knowledge and attitude towards breast cancer screening which reflected in their breast self-examination, but the influence of these positive features was unclear in their clinical breast-examination practices. A significant association was shown between both self and clinical breast examination practices and most of the demographical features. This study highlights a significant value of social relationships and interactions between advanced breast cancer patients and other women in their social networks in terms of fostering positive knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs. A need to nurture the social networks of advanced breast cancer patients in is paramount.

Assessment of Breast Cancer Screening Practices among Women of Reproductive Age in Benin City, Edo State

Breast cancer is becoming very prevalent in developing countries including Nigeria which is now being bedeviled by the twin public health challenge of both communicable and non-communicable diseases. Aims: This study was conducted to assess breast cancer knowledge and screening practices among women of reproductive age in Benin City, with a view to improving breast cancer screening practices and minimize late presentation and attendant consequences. Study Design: A descriptive cross sectional study design was utilized for this study. Place and Duration of Study: This study was carried out in Central Hospital in Benin City, Edo State between September and December, 2013. Methodology: This study was health facility based involving researcher administration of semistructured questionnaires to 235 consenting women of reproductive age (15-49years) attending immunization clinics in Benin City. The data collected were analyzed using IBM Statistical Package for Sciences (SPSS) version 22.0 with statistical significance set at p< 0.05 and 95% Confidence Interval. Results: The mean age and parity of respondents studied were 28.8±7.4 years and 2.19±1.85 Original Research Article Obi AI; IJTDH, 6(4): 141-149, 2015; Article no.IJTDH.2015.050 142 children respectively. Two hundred and seventeen (92.3%) of the women studied, were aware of breast cancer with majority 201(92.6%) having poor knowledge of breast cancer. Furthermore, the practice of breast examination was 143 (65.9%) among respondents studied with self-breast examination accounting for 106(74.1%). In relation to breast cancer screening practice, primary level of education (OR=0.323; 95% CI=0.141 – 0.742) was the only significant predictor identified that less likely influenced the practice. Conclusion: This study identified a high awareness with poor level of knowledge on breast cancer among women of reproductive age. The practice of breast examination was high with level of education identified as a significant predictor for breast cancer screening practice. There is need to create and strengthen breast cancer awareness campaign through all available media platforms and in schools not only for improved breast cancer screening practices but very importantly to improve knowledge on its presentation, risk factors and benefits of early detection and treatment for better health outcome.

Breast Examination Practices among Nursing Students in Warri, Delta State

Objective: To ascertain influencing factors and breast examination practices among student nurses in Warri, Delta state. Design: Cross-sectional survey.Setting: State School of Nursing, Warri, Delta State. Subjects: Two hundred and ninety six student nurses attending the school in 2010 with exclusion of introductory students.Results: Self breast examination was practiced by four-fifths(79.39%) of respondents; of the self breast examination practitioners, 88.52% had a monthly self breast exam. Clinical breast examination had been utilized by one-sixth (17.35%) of respondents. Self perception of proficiency at self breast examination was agreed to by four-fifths(82.35%) of respondents. About a third (21.6%) knew a family member or friend with breast cancer while a fourth (26.71%) had breast complaints in the past requiring Physician consultation. A previous breast procedure was admitted to by a fourth(24.01%) of respondents. There was a strong positive association between self breast examination and previous breast procedure, p

Assessment of women's risk factors for breast cancer and predictors of the practice of breast examination in two rural areas near Ibadan, Nigeria

Objective: In Nigeria, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in majority of the regions. Late presentation has also been reported for about four decades. This study assessed the women's risk factors for breast cancer and predictive factors for the practice of breast examinations. The findings will be of help in enhancing early detection of the disease and reducing mortality from the disease. Methods: Utilizing a multi-stage sampling method, 420 women were selected at Akinyele Local government area of Ibadan. Data was collected with questionnaire. The risk factor was evaluated using the breast cancer risk assessment tool based on the Gail model. Six demographic factors, plus four covariates: knowledge of BSE/CBE, knowledge of the cause of, symptoms and signs of and treatment of breast cancer, were regressed against two dependent variables of practice of BSE and CBE using linear regression and binary logistic analyses respectively. Results: Only 386 questionnaires properly filled were analyzed. The mean age of respondents was 37.3 (SD = 13.1) years. They were of low educational status and were mostly traders and married. Only 190 of the women fulfilled the criteria for assessment with the Gail model. Most of the women, 180 (94.7%), had five years and 184 (96.8%) had lifetime risks lower than that of the average woman of the same age. Four significant predictors of BSE were marital status ( p = 0.004), educational status ( p = 0.018), knowledge of treatment of breast cancer ( p = 0.029) and knowledge of BSE/CBE ( p = 0.0001) while no formal education status and being a farmer were the only significant predictors of CBE. Conclusions: The findings are useful for planning interventional studies to enhance early detection in a low resource country.

Predictors of Breast Examination Practices of Chinese Immigrants

Breast cancer is a significant threat to Chinese women living in the United States. The purposes of this study are, first, to examine the relationships among breast cancer risk knowledge, general cancer beliefs, and breast examination practices and, second, to determine the predictors of breast examination practices among Chinese women in New York. The study offers a descriptive approach that makes use of a correlation cross-sectional survey (N = 135). Five significant predictors are related to breast examination practices as a result of the study findings: age, acculturation, private insurance status, legal status, and length of stay in New York. Findings show that women who have regular breast examinations most likely belong to older generations, as compared with their younger peers. Study findings suggest that healthcare providers must become more culturally sensitive to the practices and needs of Chinese immigrants. Evidently, providing information regarding cancer prevention targeted for female Chinese immigrants can help increase use of cancer screening tests.

Predictors of Breast Examination Practices of Chinese Immigrants

Predictors of Breast Examination Practices of Chinese Immigrants

Clinical Breast Examination Practices among Women Undergoing Screening Mammography

To determine the proportion of women who underwent clinical breast examination (CBE) within 12 months before undergoing screening mammography and to examine which factors, if any, were associated with having undergone CBE within 12 months before screening mammography. A cross-sectional study of 1,135 women presenting for screening mammography was conducted with a self-administered questionnaire. Data were collected regarding sociodemographic information, health care provider information, breast self-examination practices, and CBE history. Data were analyzed with the chi(2) test of independence. One hundred forty (38.5%) of 364 nonwhite women and 366 (57.4%) of 638 white women reported having undergone CBE 12 months before screening mammography. This association between race and CBE was statistically significant before (P <.001) and after adjusting for education, age, and type of referring physician (P <.001). There was a statistically significant association between undergoing CBE within 12 months and age (P <.001), type of referring physician (P <.001), and education level (P <.001). Health insurance status was associated with having undergone CBE within the past 12 months, but it was not a statistically significant association after controlling for race. The proportion of women who undergo comprehensive breast cancer screening differs by race, education level, and type of referring physician.

A Profile Of Australian Women Practicing Breast Self-Examination

Breast self-examination (BSE) and medical breast examination practices were studied in a group of 1,103 women without diagnosed breast cancer, randomly sampled to conform in age and social status with breast cancer cases from the population of Brisbane, Australia between 1981 and 1985. Relationships between these practices and sociodemographic factors, breast cancer risk indicators, health related behaviors and source of knowledge about BSE were analyzed. Overall, 63% of women reported performing BSE. BSE was practiced frequently (monthly or more). BSE frequency was only weakly associated with breast cancer risk indicators. It was more strongly linked with age, the 20-44 year group being more likely to examine their breasts occasionally and the women 65 years and over being less likely to examine their breasts. Married women were the most likely to practice BSE frequently and widowed or single women most likely never to practice. Women who underwent cervical smear testing were more likely to perform BSE than those who did not have smear tests. Women who learned BSE from their doctors as opposed to other sources practiced BSE more frequently and were more likely to practice BSE exactly as taught.

Breast Examination Practices

Breast Examination Practices

Breast Examination Practices

Breast Examination Practices