Jordanian nurses’ knowledge and practice of breast self‐examination

Alkhasawneh, Israa M.; Akhu‐Zaheya, Laila; Suleiman, Samah M.

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2648.2008.04891.x

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“…The findings were similar to studies conducted among Norwegian female physicians and Jordanian nurses in Egypt who stated similar reason for not performing BSE (Alkhasawneh et al, 2009).…”

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confidence: 79%

Assessment of breast self-examination practice and associated factors among female health professionals in Western Ethiopia: A cross sectional study

Negeri¹,

Heyi²,

Melka³

2017

Int. J. Med. Med. Sci.

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Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer mortality worldwide. Breast cancer incidence is increasing both in developed and developing regions. Regular breast self-examination (BSE) is one of the most cost effective methods for early detection of breast cancer in asymptomatic women. The aim of this study is to assess the magnitude of BSE practice and its associated factors among female health professionals working in public health facilities in Western Ethiopia. The study applied is health facility based cross-sectional study design. Simple random sampling technique was used to recruit a total of 390 female health professionals. The study was conducted from January to March, 2015. Bivariate and multivariable logistic regression model was used, odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals were computed and significance of all tests was decided at p-value of 0.05. From the total respondents, 77% had ever practiced BSE and only one third (33.7%) of them practiced regularly. Not experiencing breast problem (12.7%) was the main reason for not practicing regular BSE. After adjusting for possible confounders; personal history of breast cancer (AOR=4.7, 95%CI: 1.32-17.07), having knowledge of BSE (AOR=4.1, 95%CI: 1.36-5.65), positive attitude (AOR, 3.8, 95%CI: 2.10-9.17) and ever taught BSE to a client (AOR=5.2, 95%CI: 2.35-8.14) were found to be statistically significant predictors of BSE. Even though the life time BSE practice in this study was high, the regular BSE practice was low. Thus, trainings on BSE practice will be important to improve the practice level of health professionals and their counseling skill for the clients.

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“…The findings were similar to studies conducted among Norwegian female physicians and Jordanian nurses in Egypt who stated similar reason for not performing BSE (Alkhasawneh et al, 2009).…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 79%

Assessment of breast self-examination practice and associated factors among female health professionals in Western Ethiopia: A cross sectional study

Negeri¹,

Heyi²,

Melka³

2017

Int. J. Med. Med. Sci.

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“…While many studies found those who had relatives with BC had better knowledge (Madanat and Merrill 2002;Sreedharan et al, 2010). Insufficient knowledge on some risk factors among PHCC nurses may indicate that some nurses were not updating their information or were not directly involved in patient education as indicated in Alkhasawneh's (2009) study. The findings of this study showed the importance of continue education (CE) for the PHCC nurses to promote early detection and prevention of BC.…”

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Do Saudi Nurses in Primary Health Care Centres have Breast Cancer Knowledge to Promote Breast Cancer Awareness?

Yousuf¹,

Amoudi²,

Nicolas³

et al. 2012

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Background: Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of death among cancer patients in Saudi Arabia. It is known that nurses play a key role in promoting breast cancer awareness among women in any society. Nurses in primary health care centres (PHCC) have more direct contact with general population. This study aimed to investigate nurse knowledge of breast cancer and practice of early screening in PHCC in Jeddah city. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using a self-administered questionnaire to assess the general knowledge of breast cancer, risk factors, and practice of 210 PHCC nurses. Data were analysed using SPSS v.16. Results: The mean age of the PHCC Nurses was 36.9 (SD ±8.6). Only 11% percent scored <50% of the total score for general epidemiological knowledge on breast cancer, about 35% scored <50% of the total score for breast cancer risk factors. Sixty seven percent scored >75% of the total score on breast cancer signs. Majority of nurses 62.8% practiced BSE, but only 4% practiced regularly every month. Some 28% practiced once per year. About 81% of the nurses had not had a clinical breast examination and only 14% had had a mammography. The results of the study failed to show any correlation between the knowledge scores with age, education, year of experience, family history of BC and marital status of the nurses. Conclusion:The results from the study reflect that there is a need to provide continuing nursing education programmes for PHCC nurses to improve their breast cancer knowledge and practice .

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“…Studies indicate that doctors often do not offer BCS services to women. Other health care providers (HCP) might not have adequate knowledge of BCS and risk factors related to breast cancer in the Middle East, thus limiting their ability to encourage patients to engage in BCS activities (Bener et al, 2001;Haji-Mahmoodi, 2002;Madanat and Merrill, 2002;Dow Meneses and Yarbro, 2007;Alkhasawneh et al, 2009;Jaradeen, 2010;El Hajj and Hamid, 2011). Previous studies in the region indicate low participation rates in breast cancer screening activities among women (Bener et al, 2001;Bener et al, 2002;Azaiza and Cohen, 2008;Bener et al, 2009).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Accurate and varied sources of information about breast health and BCS from health care providers (especially physicians), mass media, and social networks can positively influence women's knowledge and practice of BCS (Al-Qattan, et al, 2007;Dandash and Al-Mohaimeed, 2007;Montazeri, et al, 2008;Hoffman et al, 2010). Facilitators of BCS behavior include having support from male relatives, receiving information about breast cancer or BCS from health care professionals (HCP) other than doctors, and having a doctor's recommendation (Haji-Mahmoodi, 2002;Madanat and Merrill, 2002;Cohen and Azaiza, 2005;Azaiza and Cohen, 2006;Shirazi et al, 2006;Dandash and Al-Mohaimeed, 2007;Dow Meneses and Yarbro, 2007;El Saghir et al, 2007;Alkhasawneh et al, 2009;Gürsoy et al, 2009;Jaradeen, 2010;El Hajj and Hamid, 2011).…”

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confidence: 99%

Factors that Influence Awareness of Breast Cancer Screening among Arab Women in Qatar: Results from a Cross Sectional Survey

Donnelly

Khater²,

Al-Bader³

et al. 2015

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Jordanian nurses’ knowledge and practice of breast self‐examination

Abstract: More health education about monthly breast self-examination and prevention strategies is needed for nurses and their women patients, especially for Arabic women.

Cited by 31 publications

References 5 publications

Assessment of breast self-examination practice and associated factors among female health professionals in Western Ethiopia: A cross sectional study

Assessment of breast self-examination practice and associated factors among female health professionals in Western Ethiopia: A cross sectional study

Do Saudi Nurses in Primary Health Care Centres have Breast Cancer Knowledge to Promote Breast Cancer Awareness?

Factors that Influence Awareness of Breast Cancer Screening among Arab Women in Qatar: Results from a Cross Sectional Survey

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