The experience of breast cancer screening

Levshin, Vladimir; Fedichkina, T. P.; Drocigachih, V.

doi:10.1016/s0959-8049(98)80387-0

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“…According to this survey, most of these women prefer BSE in comparison with other screening tests. A survey by Levshin et al on 1500 cases of BC showed that 81% of them had noticed its symptoms themselves first ( 27 ). In conclusion, if women learn BC’s sign and symptoms and perform BSE monthly, it would be possible to diagnose BC in early stages, which would provide a better diagnosis.…”

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Women's Awareness and Attitude Toward Breast Self-Examination in Dezful City, Iran, 2013

Marzouni

Lavasani

Shalilian

et al. 2014

Iran Red Crescent Med J

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Background:Over one million new cases of breast cancer (BC) are diagnosed each year with a mortality rate of more than 600 thousand women per year. Breast self-examination (BSE) is a patient-centered, inexpensive, and noninvasive diagnostic test. We focused on the role of screening in BC in early diagnosis.Objectives:The purpose of this study was to evaluate awareness and attitude of women toward BSE in Dezful City, Iran, in 2013.Patients and Methods:This descriptive cross-sectional study included 1020 women over 15 years of age in Dezful City, in 2013. Simple random clustering was used to enroll accessible women. We have applied the available pieces of software for statistical analysis.Results:The mean age of recruited women was 37.1 ± 1.3 and 23.6% of participants had a history of BC in themselves or in their relatives (mother, sister, aunt, and grandmother). In addition, 70.1% of participants benefited from early diagnosis of BC, 83.3% of participants considered BSE necessary and useful for early diagnosis of BC, and 51% of them performed BSE. There was a statistically significant correlation between being married and doing BSE (P = 0.034) and between women‘s level of education and awareness to perform BSE (P = 0.009).Conclusions:With regard to high prevalence of BC in Iran, this study showed a positive attitude of women in Dezful City toward BSE. Health policymakers in Dezful City can establish training programs to increase women’s awareness of BSE and to instruct them to perform it properly.

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Women's Awareness and Attitude Toward Breast Self-Examination in Dezful City, Iran, 2013

Marzouni

Lavasani

Shalilian

et al. 2014

Iran Red Crescent Med J

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“…In contrast, it is argued that a significant number of women find masses when they are bathing or dressing, and BSE once a month may contribute to a woman's heightened awareness of what is normal for her (9). In a study of 1500 breast cancer patients, it was shown that 81% of women first noticed symptoms themselves (10). Thus one may argue that if women are finding most breast cancers themselves, it is possible that by knowing how to do a more thorough BSE they could find breast cancers of smaller sizes, which in turn may lead to an improved prognosis.…”

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Breast Self-Examination: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Among Female Health Care Workers in Tehran, Iran

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A cross-sectional study was conducted to examine the knowledge of breast cancer, attitudes toward breast self-examination (BSE), and practice of BSE among a sample of female health care workers in Tehran, Iran. Using a purposed questionnaire, a total of 410 women from seven health centers completed the questionnaire. The mean age of the respondents was 32.9 years (SD = 9.5), most (58%) were married, and family history of breast cancer was reported by 11%. Seventy-five percent of the women knew about breast cancer prevalence, but only 27% knew that breast pain is not a symptom of breast cancer. Although 73% of women did know that contact with a relative with breast cancer could not lead to development of breast cancer, the respondents' knowledge of risk factors of breast cancer was not satisfactory. With regard to women's attitudes toward BSE, the majority believed that it is not difficult and time consuming or troublesome (63% and 72%, respectively). Sixty-three percent of the respondents claimed that they know how to examine their breasts, but only 6% performed BSE monthly. The practice of BSE was significantly associated with age (p = 0.01), the level of education (p < 0.0001), personal history of breast problems (p < 0.0001), and knowledge of how to examine the breasts (p < 0.0001). The study findings suggest that the knowledge and behaviors of female health care workers concerning breast cancer is relatively poor and it needs to be improved. Considering the role that health care workers may play in communicating health behaviors to the general public, planning health education interventions for this group of females is essential.

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“…Breast self examination makes women more "breast aware" which in turn may lead to an earler diagnosis of breast cancer (Siahpush and Sigh, 2002) [10]. The rationale behind extending breast self examination practice as a screening test is the fact that breast cancer is frequently detected by women themselves without any other symptoms (Levshin, Fedichkina and Droggachih, 1998) [11].…”

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Awareness of breast cancer risk factors and practice of breast self examination among female undergraduates in university of Nigeria Enugu campus

Iheanacho¹,

Ndu²,

Emenike³

2013

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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.

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The experience of breast cancer screening

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Women's Awareness and Attitude Toward Breast Self-Examination in Dezful City, Iran, 2013

Women's Awareness and Attitude Toward Breast Self-Examination in Dezful City, Iran, 2013

Breast Self-Examination: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Among Female Health Care Workers in Tehran, Iran

Awareness of breast cancer risk factors and practice of breast self examination among female undergraduates in university of Nigeria Enugu campus

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