Mutually Dependent Health Beliefs Associated With Breast Self-examination in British Female University Students

Umeh, Kanayo; Jones, Leonnie

doi:10.1080/07448481.2010.484453

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“…A similar study conducted in Turkey revealed that the risk increases 5.7 times in a woman who has a first degree relative suffering from breast cancer (Gokdemir-Yazar et al, 2014). In our study, a total of 15% women reported to have a positive family history for breast cancer which is slightly less than the percentage observed among Female British University Students which was reported to be 17.2 % (Kanayo et al, 2010).…”

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Risk of Breast Cancer among Young Women and Importance of Early Screening

Memon

Kanwal²,

Sami³

et al. 2015

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Background: Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women throughout the world. However, in comparison with Western women, it presents relatively early in women of Asian ethnicity. Early menarche, late menopause, use of OCP's, family history of benign or malignant breast disease, exposure to radiation and BMI in the under-weight range are well known risk factors for the development of breast cancer in premenopausal women. Early detection with the use of breast self-examination (BSE) and breast cancer screening programs can lead to a reduction in the mortality rates due to breast cancer. The aim of our study was to assess the risk factors for breast cancer among young women and to emphasize the importance of early screening among them. Materials and Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study among women aged 18 to 25 using a selfadministered questionnaire. Data was collected over a period of 6 months from June to December, 2014. A total of 300 young women selected randomly from Dow Medical College and various departments of Karachi University successfully completed the survey. Results: Respondents were 18-25 years of age (mean age=21.5). Out of the 300 young females, 90 (30%) had at least one risk factor, 90 (30%) had two, 40 (13%) had three, 8 (2.7%) had four, 2 (0.7%) had five while one female was found to have six positive risk factors for breast cancer. Some 66 women (22%) experienced symptoms of breast cancer such as non-cyclical pain and lumps. While 222 women (74%) had never performed breast self-examination, 22 (7.3%) had had a breast examination done by a health professional while 32 (10.7%) had participated in breast screening programs. A total of 223 (74.3%) women considered breast cancer screening important for young women. Conclusions: The percentage of young women with risk factors for breast cancer was found to be alarmingly high. Therefore, screening for breast cancer should start at an early age especially in high risk groups. Awareness about breast self-examination should be emphasized. Moreover, screening programs should be started to ensure early detection and reduction of mortality rates caused by breast cancer also in young Pakistani females.

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“…Study suggests that since mammography is not sensitive enough to pick neoplastic changes in younger breast tissue due to increased density, BSE seems to be the only effective method of screening in young women (Kanayo et al, 2010). In our study, only 26% females reported having performed BSE while the remaining 74% had never performed one.…”

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Risk of Breast Cancer among Young Women and Importance of Early Screening

Memon

Kanwal²,

Sami³

et al. 2015

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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“…A meta-analysis of 18 studies of BSE in Turkey conducted between 2000 – 2009 showed that married women and those who have had a family member with breast cancer were more likely to perform BSE [21]. A survey of young college students in UK showed that greater perception of hindrances to BSE and also having a higher severity perception of breast cancer were characteristics of women who were not doing BSE despite being knowledgeable about it [22]. However, studies have also shown that improved literacy rates in general positively influences positive health behaviour towards breast cancer [23].…”

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Awareness of breast cancer among adolescent girls in Colombo, Sri Lanka: a school based study

Ranasinghe

Rodrigo

et al. 2013

BMC Public Health

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BackgroundBreast cancer is the commonest cancer in women worldwide. Although programmes promoting breast cancer awareness are being carried out throughout Sri Lanka, few have targeted school students. We conducted this study to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding breast cancer with reference to screening, services available, breast self-examination, and sources of information, among adolescent schoolgirls in the Colombo District of Sri Lanka.MethodsThe knowledge, attitudes and practices related to breast cancer were assessed among 859 adolescent girls in schools within the Colombo District, using a self-administered questionnaire. Classes and students were selected using multi-stage stratified cluster sampling.ResultsOf the total sample, approximately 60% of respondents identified ‘history of breast lump’, ‘family history of breast cancer’ & ‘exposure to irradiation’ as risk factors for breast cancer. Although most were aware that the presence of a breast lump was an important warning sign, awareness of other warning signs was poor. Only 35.6% identified mammogram as an effective screening method. One third of the sample maintained that they are unaware of symptoms, diagnostics and treatment of breast cancer. Of those who were aware, 90.6% named surgery as a treatment option for breast cancer, 79.4% were unaware that chemotherapy is used. Of the total sample, 17.1% knew how to perform breast self-examination, and only 9.4% were aware of currently available breast cancer screening services. Knowledge was significantly better among students who had a relative with breast cancer.ConclusionsThere were significant deficiencies in knowledge, attitudes and practices on breast cancer in the study population. In particular, knowledge on breast self examination was poor. There is a need for awareness programs aimed specifically at this important target group.

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“…In countries other than Korea, various studies intended to increase the awareness of the importance of early breast cancer examination and reinforce health promotion in young adults have included screening rates of breast self‐examination (Karayurt et al ., 2008; Gwarzo et al ., 2009; Ahmed, 2010), breast self‐examination‐related factors (Mason & White, 2008; Umeh & Jones, 2010), knowledge of breast cancer and early breast examination (Milaat, 2000; Karayurt et al ., 2008), and effects of educational programs (Malak & Dicle, 2007; Malak et al ., 2009). Some studies on breast self‐examination among women in local communities are being conducted in Korea.…”

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Practice of breast self‐examination and knowledge of breast cancer among female university students in Korea

Shin

Park

Kim

2012

Nursing & Health Sciences

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This study examined the practice of breast self-examination and knowledge of breast cancer among female university students in Korea. This was a cross-sectional descriptive study. The participants were 2186 female university students in Korea. The Breast Cancer and Heredity Knowledge Scale was used. The collected data were analyzed through descriptive statistics, χ(2)-test, t-test, ANOVA, and logistic regression. Twenty-seven percent of students reported engaging in breast self-examination. The participants displayed a medium-level score (total score: 5.33 ± 2.70, range: 0-11) on knowledge about breast cancer. Predictors for breast self-examination were age (odds ratio = 1.15, P < 0.001), major (odds ratio = 1.80, P < 0.001), and knowledge of breast cancer (odds ratio = 1.16, P < 0.001). This study was the sole nationwide-scale research that examined the practice of breast self-examination, related factors, and knowledge of breast cancer among female university students, as a representative sample of young Korean women. The results are valuable in developing educational programs that can increase knowledge related to breast cancer, as well as the practice of breast self-examination, to support health promotion among young women.

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Mutually Dependent Health Beliefs Associated With Breast Self-examination in British Female University Students

Abstract: Interwoven attitudes may depict sophisticated efforts on the part of nonexaminers to justify inaction. Clinical implications for college health providers are considered.

Cited by 8 publications

References 28 publications

Risk of Breast Cancer among Young Women and Importance of Early Screening

Risk of Breast Cancer among Young Women and Importance of Early Screening

Awareness of breast cancer among adolescent girls in Colombo, Sri Lanka: a school based study

Practice of breast self‐examination and knowledge of breast cancer among female university students in Korea

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