Awareness, Attitude and Practice of Rural Women regarding Breast Cancer in Northeast Nigeria

Omotara, Babatunji A.; Yahya, Shuaibu; Amodu, Mary Olubisi; Bimba, John S.

doi:10.4172/2161-0711.1000148

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“…As for the source of their knowledge about breast cancer results revealed that, the majority had their knowledge from television & radio, family & friends, newspapers & magazines and only very few had their knowledge from doctors and nurses. Almost the same results were found in researches where the sources of information varied among the population but the prominent sources were television and radio [32,33], hospital [ 33], healthcare workers and schools [24,34], newspaper [24], text books and print media [32], friends and relation [32,34].…”

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Breast Cancer risk factors and screening practices Among Women Attending Family Health Centers in Cairo Governorate

El-Nasr¹

2017

IOSR JNHS

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Breast Cancer risk factors and screening practices Among Women Attending Family Health Centers in Cairo Governorate

El-Nasr¹

2017

IOSR JNHS

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“…Concerning the participants' source of information, the present study shows that TV represented the source of information for nearly half among the study and control groups respectively, however the minority was related to relatives & friends (2 % & 8% respectively) Figure (1)This finding was matched with a study done by Al-Naggar (20) and Boulos and Ghali (21) and in contrast with Omotara et al (22) Who reported that friends and health workers represented the main source information, in this respect our findings found that the health workers represented the minority source of information that may emphasize a highly needed awareness program in our society.…”

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Effect of intervention educational program about breast cancer preventive measures on Assuit University employees’ knowledge, practices & health habits

Ahmad¹

2017

IJND

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Background: Breast cancer is the top cancer in women worldwide and is increasing particularly in developing countries where the majority of cases are diagnosed in late stages. It is considered curable if detected early, education to promote early diagnosis and screening are two major components of early detection of breast cancer. The aim of the study was to identify the effect of the intervention educational program about breast cancer preventive measures and breast self-examination on the level of knowledge, practices and health habits of female employees in Assiut University. Subjects and Methods: The study was carried out in six colleges representing all colleges of Assiut University e.g. Faculty of Art, Education, and Commerce as Humanities & business colleges and three from scientific colleges such as Veterinary, Agriculture and Nursing. All female employees worked in the previously mentioned settings during the time of the study and accepted to participate were included in the study sample. Their total number was 100 female employees. Results: Most female employees had poor knowledge about breast cancer. A significant improvement after receiving the interventional program related to knowledge and practice of BSE among the study group compared to the control group and a very strong association and positive relationship between knowledge of breast cancer and breast self-examination performance among the study group compared to control group. Conclusion: A marked improvement of the participants' knowledge about breast cancer & practice of breast self-examination. However, their consumption of daily health habits was not changed markedly. Recommendations: Strengthen outreach program to females in order to provide them with information, education and communication as well as screening services.

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“…Additionally, the fact that some of the respondents, 66 (13.2%) had close relations diagnosed of breast cancer may also be the reason for the increased level of awareness. This level of awareness among men is encouraging, when compared to the lower levels (21.4% -58.2%) reported among women in Nigeria (Okobia et al, 2006;Omotara et al, 2012). Despite the impressive level of awareness, only 192 (38.4%) of the respondents knew that men could also develop breast cancer, a situation that can potentially deprive men sufferers of early detection and treatment.…”

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Reducing the Breast Cancer Menace: the Role of the Male Partner in Ghana

Ameade

Amalba²,

Kudjo³

et al. 2014

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Background: Breast cancer continues to be the most common type of cancer afflicting many women worldwide. Presently, educational campaigns and research target only women as if men have no role in the management of this disease. The study examined the willingness of male partners to assist in early female breast cancer detection as well as their awareness and knowledge levels. Materials and Methods: Using a semi-structured questionnaire, data was collected from 500 public servants within the Tamale Metropolis and analyzed in SPSS. Results: The level of awareness of breast cancer was very high (98.8%) but there was a low level of knowledge of breast cancer among the male population. Marital status and religion had no effect on attitude, but increasing educational status significantly increased knowledge and positive attitude towards breast cancer examination (χ 2 =4.255, p=0.0391). The majority (92.0%) agreed that men can assist in early breast cancer detection and 96.2% were willing to be provided with breast examination skills. Conclusions: Although level of awareness on female breast cancers among the men was high, they generally lack knowledge of the disease. Majority of male partners want to assist in early breast cancer detection if provided with the necessary skills.

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Awareness, Attitude and Practice of Rural Women regarding Breast Cancer in Northeast Nigeria

Cited by 33 publications

References 7 publications

Breast Cancer risk factors and screening practices Among Women Attending Family Health Centers in Cairo Governorate

Breast Cancer risk factors and screening practices Among Women Attending Family Health Centers in Cairo Governorate

Effect of intervention educational program about breast cancer preventive measures on Assuit University employees’ knowledge, practices & health habits

Reducing the Breast Cancer Menace: the Role of the Male Partner in Ghana

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