BREAST SELF EXAMINATION- A NECESSARY PREVENTIVE TOOL: KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE AMONG STUDENTS OF COLLEGE OF EDUCATION GINDIRI, PLATEAU STATE. (original) (raw)
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Breast cancer patients generally have low rates of survival due to being diagnosed at advanced stages raising critical issues about prevention and avoidance of risk factors. Breast self examination makes women more "breast aware", which in turn may lead to an earlier diagnosis of breast cancer. In Nigeria, the statistics of breast cancer have overtaken cancer of the cervix to become the commonest malignancy in women. This study was carried out to determine the awareness of breast cancer risk factors and practice of breast self examination among female students of the University of Nigeria Enugu Campus. The descriptive survey design was used for the study. The population of the study was all the female students that reside in hostels in the campus (2400) in number. A sample of 240 students was selected using quota sampling technique. Structured questionnaires based on the research objectives were used for data collection. The results of the study showed that most of the students have little knowledge of breast cancer risk factors and majority of the students do not practice BSE monthly. It was recommended that there should be regular organization of seminars and workshops for students to address sensitive topics like breast cancer risk factors and breast self examination.
Breast disease often presents as palpable masses (lumps), inflammatory lesions, nipple secretion, or mammography abnormalities; and this can be easily treated when discovered early. Breast Self-Examination (BSE) is the quickest and cheapest means of early breast cancer detection. The objective of this study was to determine the knowledge and practice of breast self-examination among female undergraduates in Owerri, south eastern Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling design was used to select participants. Interview using structured questionnaire was conducted on randomly selected respondents in six faculties from each tertiary institution. Questionnaire was prepared in English and was self-administered. Permission to conduct the survey was requested and obtained from the university ethical review board. Informed verbal and written consent was obtained from participants. Confidentiality of information was maintained throughout the study. Knowledge and practice of BSE was examined among 720 randomly selected female undergraduates aged 16 to 28 years. It was found that 98.9 percent have heard of BSE but only 32.5 percent of them performed this examination accurately and monthly as required. There is a statistically significant relationship between knowledge of risk factors for breast cancer and practice of BSE (χ 2 = 31.17, P < 0.001), source of information on BSE and practice of BSE (χ 2 = 86.75, P < 0.001) and the age of the respondents and practice of BSE (χ 2 = 75.94, P < 0.001). These female undergraduates had a poor knowledge of the right procedure and practice of BSE; therefore there is need for awareness creation on the risks of breast cancer and benefits of early detection among female undergraduates through breast self-examination.
Background The incidence of breast cancer is on the rise in many parts of Africa. In Cameroon, there were an estimated 2625 cases per 100,000 in 2012. The awareness of breast cancer preventive methods is therefore critical in the reduction of breast cancer morbidity and mortality. This study evaluated the knowledge, attitude and practice of breast self-examination (BSE), among female undergraduate students in the University of Buea. Methods The study comprised 166 female students of ages 17-30years (mean = 22.8 ± 3) sampled randomly. Data was collected by a pretested self-administered questionnaire. Results Nearly three quarter (73.5%) of the respondents had previously heard of BSE. Only 9.0% knew how to perform BSE. Similarly, only 13.9% knew what to look for while performing BSE. Television (19.9%) was the main source of information on BSE. Although perceived by 88% of the respondents as important, only 3% had performed BSE regularly. Furthermore, only 19.9% of the respondents have been to any health facility to have breast examination. Overall, although a majority (63.3%) of the respondents had a moderate attitude towards BSE as an important method for early detection of breast cancer, just a modest 9.6% were substantially aware of it. Lack of knowledge on BSE was cited as the main reason for not performing BSE. A significant association was observed between knowledge and the practice of BSE (P = 0.029), and between attitude and the practice of BSE (P = 0.015). Conclusions These findings highlight the current knowledge gap that exists in the practice of BSE in the prevention of breast cancer in the study population. Sensitization campaigns and educational programmes ought to be intensified in order to address this issue.
Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research, 2022
Breast cancer is the most common invasive cancer in females. It is also a leading cause of cancer deaths among females. In rare instances, breast cancer can also affect males. This research will focus on breast cancer awareness in females and knowledge about BSE (BREAST SELF EXAMINATION) Aim: To assess the knowledge of breast self examination and awareness about breast cancer among female students of BABA FARID INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Method: An online survey was conducted among 600 female students of BABA FARID INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, DEHRADUN via email and personalized links. The survey consists of self structured questionnaire. Data was collected from participants The study was conducted online among 400 female students of BABA FARID INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. A self structured questionnaire was prepared and validated. Data was collected from the participants by using convenience sampling technique and subjected to statistical analysis. Result: Medical students have the highest knowledge about breast cancer and BSE (BREAST SELF EXAMINATION). 18-21 age groups were found to have great knowledge about breast cancer. 20 participants don't think screening is helpful in early detection of breast cancer. Media was found the common source of information about breast cancer. 46 (36.25) students were taught by their friends to perform BSE. 88 (69.3%) participants don't practice BSE. Conclusion: More awareness strategies need to be applied in order to raise the knowledge about BSE, mammography knowledge, and other preventive practice among young female population in this region. Along with this, there should be general health education programs directed towards achieving the needs to be launched
This study investigated breast cancer and practice of self-breast examination enhancement strategies among female undergraduate students in Lagos State University. This study was guided by two research questions and hypotheses. Cross-sectional research survey was adopted and population for the study consisted of female undergraduates in Lagos State University. The study sample comprised 300 female undergraduate students spread across six faculties in Lagos State University, Ojo and using convenience sampling techniques for respondents' selection. Data were collected using a self-structured questionnaire titled "Breast Cancer and Practice of Self-breast Examination Questionnaire" (BCPSBEQ). The reliability of the instrument was achieved using the test-retest method, while Cronbach alpha test and r-value of 0.86. Data collected were analysed using frequency count and percentages, while inferential statistic of chi-square was used to analyze the questionnaire items. The findings of this study revealed that breast cancer and practice of self-breast examination enhancement strategies influences female undergraduates in Lagos State University. It was recommended among others that higher institutions include breast cancer and breast self-examination as topics in health education studies in their institutions. Health educators and professionals should adopt and use the breast self-examination as it will help raise a very high level of breast cancer knowledge and enhance the practice of self-breast examination among female undergraduate.
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Background and objectives: Worldwide, breast cancer is a considerable health-threatening factor among women. Students are very important part of community and encourage them to regular practice breast self examination would be a good avenue to share useful information to population. The purpose of this study was to find out knowledge of breast cancer and practice of breast self examination among female students. Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional study was carried out from January through May 2018, involving 100 female students which selected by simple random sampling. Results: This study revealed that 50% of samples were within the age group 20-25 years, mostly (93%) single, and majority (86%) indicated no family history of breast cancer. Near half (48%) of students had average knowledge of breast cancer, while large number 64% had poor breast self examination knowledge. A significant association were found between age and academic level with knowledge of students regarding breast cancer, while there was no significant association between breast self examination and selected variables. Conclusions: According to study findings lack of knowledge and poor practice of breast self examination were founded among female students. Therefore, it is advisable assessing barriers of practicing breast self exam and improving students' awareness about importance of performing breast self exam on a regular basis for early detection of breast cancer and reducing risks.
Annals of African Medicine, 2009
Background: Carcinoma of the breast is an important public health problem in Nigeria and studies have reported low levels of awareness and practice of breast self examination as an important method of prevention. Breast self examination is a cost-effective method of early detection of cancer of the breast especially in resource poor countries. We assessed knowledge and practice of breast-self examination (BSE) among female undergraduate students of Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria. Method: In this study, knowledge and practice of BSE were examined among 221 female students aged 16-28 years old studying at Ahmadu Bello University Zaria using self administered questionnaires. Results: It was found that despite nearly three quarter of the respondents (87.7%) had heard of BSE, only 19.0% of them were performing this examination monthly. Regarding the sources of information about BSE among respondents, media was found to be most common followed by health workers accounting for 45.5% and 32.2% respectively. Regular performance of BSE was significantly correlated with duration of stay in the University (X 2 = 81.9, df = 3, P < .05) and family history of breast cancer (X 2 = 17.4, df = 2, P < .05). Conclusion: We observed a disparity between high levels of knowledge of BSE compared to a low level of practice. Public health education using the media could significantly reduce the knowledge-practice gap and early detection of breast lump.
American Journal of Health Research
Back ground: Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in many parts of the world. Facilities for screening and early detection are extremely limited in resource limited countries like Ethiopia, yet early diagnosis improves survival. Breast self-examination can help to detect it at an early stage. Our study examined the knowledge, practice and associated factors of Breast Self examination (BSE). Methods and materials: cross sectional study design was conducted among 200 female Medical, Health officer, Nursing and Midwifery students in Jimma University College of public health and medical science. Samples were selected using a systematic sampling technique. Pre-tested, structured, and self administered survey questionnaire abstracted and adapted from relevant literatures used to collect the required information. Analysis was done using chi-square test to assess the association between the dependent and independent variables and logistic regression to determine the effect of exposure variables on the outcome variables, using SPSS version 16:0 software. Result: The majority (89%; 95% CI= 84.7-93.3%) of participant students had good knowledge about Breast self examination but, only 42 (21%) practice it correctly. After adjusting for potential socio-demographic confounders, multivariate logistic regression analysis showed: compared to rural residents, urban residents were more than 4 times (AOR=4.19; 95% CI=1.63, 10.77; P=0.003); clinical year students compared to their pre-clinical counterparts were more than 5 times (AOR=5.34; 95% CI=1.70, 16.75; P=0.004) more likely to have good knowledge about SBE. Similarly clinical year students were more than 7 times (AOR= 7.24, 95% CI=3.85, 13.59, P <0.001) more likely to practice SBE than pre-clinical students. Conclusion:: The majority of students had good knowledge about Breast Self Examination but only few practice it correctly, while more than 50% never practiced it at all. Awareness creation campaign on BSE among young female students should be done at Reproductive Health Service clinics of the university.
Current Medical Issues, 2023
Aims To assess the level of breast cancer knowledge, attitude and practice among female Beni-Suef University students. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted at Beni-Suef University. A convenience sample of 963 female students (489 non-medical and 474 medical) was included. The sample was selected from different colleges with a response rate of 87%. Results The mean age of non-medical and medical participants was 19.4 years (SD ± 1.24) and 20.74 years (SD ± 1.5), respectively. Medical students were more knowledgeable about breast cancer risk factors. Breast self-examination (BSE) practice was known by 72.4% of medical students vs. 47.6% of non-medical ones. Nearly two-thirds of the medical students performed BSE at the best time during the menstrual cycle. Poor level of knowledge and practice was found among non-medical students compared with a good level of knowledge and practice among medical students (P = 0.001). Both groups showed insufficient levels with regard to attitude. Non-medical students showed positive predictors for poor and insufficient knowledge (OR = 469.2 and 62.17, respectively). Having relatives with breast cancer was a significant negative predictor for the state of poor practice (OR = 1.809). Willingness to attend awareness and training seminars was a significant negative predictor for the state of insufficient practice among the non-medical students (OR = 0.624). Conclusions The level of knowledge and practices toward breast cancer was higher among medical students. The overall level of BSE practice was low, with a significant difference between the medical and non-medical students.
Assessment of Knowledge and Practice of Breast Self-Examination (BSE) among Students in FSK UniSZA
Asian Journal of Medicine and Biomedicine, 2023
Malaysia is one of the countries that have the highest mortality rate of breast cancer among other countries in Asia. Therefore, breast self-examination (BSE) is encouraged in every country including Malaysia to increase the detection of any breast abnormalities at an early stage and decrease the incidence of cancer presented at a late stage. This study aims to assess the level of Health Sciences students' knowledge and practice of BSE as well as to investigate the association between knowledge and practice of BSE. A crosssectional study was conducted among female students from the Faculty of Health Sciences, UniSZA. An adapted questionnaire was distributed online using Google Forms to assess the knowledge and practice of BSE. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse sociodemographics, knowledge and practice on BSE while the Chi-Square test was used to determine the association between knowledge and practice of BSE among the respondents. A total of 288 female students participated in this study. The mean age was 21.4 ± 1.8 years old and most of them are single (99%). Most of the respondents (61%) have moderate knowledge of BSE, while 35% and 4% of respondents have good knowledge and poor knowledge, respectively. Among 288 participants, 93.4% have heard about BSE, but only 61% of people who have heard of BSE have performed it before. Besides, there was a significant association between knowledge and practice of BSE (χ² = 38.835, p =<0.001). Practice of BSE significantly related to its knowledge. Continuous awareness campaigns must be held through various platforms to educate the public and encourage them to practice BSE as their monthly routine for the early detection of breast cancer.