Can an instruction video or palpation aid improve the effectiveness of breast self-examination in detecting tumors? An experimental study

Georgi, Richard von; Thele, Franziska; Hackethal, Andreas; Münstedt, Karsten

doi:10.1007/s10549-005-9106-7

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“…Training can result in an increase in the regular performance of BSE (20)(21)(22). The use of video and in-person training regarding BSE can have a lasting and profound impact on women's learning of this method (25). Regarding the importance of preventive programs, self-care interventions for early detection of diseases have a special place in such programs, and the high incidence and prevalence of breast cancer in human communities, especially in Iran, indicate that using this type of intervention, given its benefits compared with the relatively low costs, is affordable and should attract the attention of the national health system.…”

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Investigation of the Impact of HBM-Based Training on BSE in Women Referred to Health Centers in Zahedan in 2010-2011

Lotfi¹,

Hashemi²,

Ansari-Moghaddam

2012

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The results of this study is to be used for health and medical authorities, It is recommended that Training programs with emphasis on changing knowledge, perceived severity and benefit, and self-efficacy, toward improving the health of women should be designed and implemented.Background: Women of all ages are at risk for developing breast cancer. More than 90% of patients can be treated if diagnosed early. However, most women do not perform a regular BSE (Breast Self-Examination), which is an effective and inexpensive way to prevent considerable cancer-related death and morbidity. Objectives: This study was performed to investigate the impact of Health Belief Model (HBM)based training on BSE behavior. Patients and Methods:The study involved a controlled intervention performed with 200 women referred to health centers in Zahedan; 100 women were included in the intervention group and 100 other women in the control group. Before undertaking intervention training, a questionnaire designed according to HBM principles was completed by the subjects. The intervention training was then carried out with the intervention group using a lecture, question and answer sessions, and a film. Two months after the intervention, the questionnaire was readministered. Data were analyzed using SPSS 19 software, an independent t-test, a paired t-test, and a chi-square analysis; P < 0.05 was considered significant. Results: The independent t-test showed that before the intervention, there was no statistically significant difference in mean knowledge scores or HBM parameters among the control and intervention groups (P > 0.05). However, a significant difference was found after the intervention as the mean knowledge score increased and the HBM parameters differed in the intervention group (P < 0.05). A paired t-test showed that the mean differences in knowledge scores and HBM parameters before and after the intervention were statistically significant (P < 0.05), but no significant before and after differences were identified among the control group (P > 0.05). Before the study, the percentage of women who regularly performed a BSE was 7% in the intervention group, but this was increased to 51% after the intervention. Conclusion: It seems that a training program based on HBM principles is effective for inducing BSE behavior. Also, based on the findings of this study, there may be a need to increase the awareness of the perceived severity of breast cancer and the possible benefits of BSE and a self-efficacy approach to health. It is recommended that training programs emphasizing such changes be designed and implemented.

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Investigation of the Impact of HBM-Based Training on BSE in Women Referred to Health Centers in Zahedan in 2010-2011

Lotfi¹,

Hashemi²,

Ansari-Moghaddam

2012

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“…Furthermore, some studies suggest that most women lack the confidence both in their BSE skill and interpretation of results [3]. Although the role of BSE in the reduction of breast-cancer mortality has been controversial [4][5], we do not have evidence on the effect of BSE in developing countries in which the population has more limited breast cancer awareness and in which breast cancer are usually discovered in the late-stage [6]. Despite the fact that breast cancer screening recommendations are in flux, BSE remains important for breast cancer diagnosis [7].…”

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Computer vision-based breast self-examination palpation pressure level classification using artificial neural networks and wavelet transforms

Cabatuan

Dadios

Naguib

2012

TENCON 2012 IEEE Region 10 Conference

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Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer mortality among women and early diagnosis with proper treatment is the key to survival. Women who practice regular breast selfexamination are the ones most likely to detect early abnormalities in their breast. However, studies have shown that most women performing BSE do not carry out the procedure efficiently. This paper presents a method for BSE procedure guidance through the classification of palpation pressure levels, i.e. superficial, medium, and deep, based on computer vision. In particular, we utilize an artificial neural network (ANN) to classify the pressure levels of the image frames extracted from an actual BSE video yielding an accuracy of 91 % respectively.

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Knowledge, attitude and practice of breast self-examination in a female population of metropolitan São Paulo

Carelli¹,

Pompei²,

Mattos³

et al. 2008

The Breast

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Can an instruction video or palpation aid improve the effectiveness of breast self-examination in detecting tumors? An experimental study

Abstract: Using an instruction video or palpation aid did not improve the effectiveness of breast examination in detecting tumors--a finding which supports results from large randomized studies. It is difficult to understand why BSE is still promoted by various groups.

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Investigation of the Impact of HBM-Based Training on BSE in Women Referred to Health Centers in Zahedan in 2010-2011

Investigation of the Impact of HBM-Based Training on BSE in Women Referred to Health Centers in Zahedan in 2010-2011

Computer vision-based breast self-examination palpation pressure level classification using artificial neural networks and wavelet transforms

Knowledge, attitude and practice of breast self-examination in a female population of metropolitan São Paulo

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