The prevalence of practicing breast self-examination and knowledge of breast cancer disease among women attending secondary health facility

Abstract

Background: Early diagnosis has been shown to improve the prognosis of breast cancer, hence breast self-examination (BSE) as a screening method may have its benefits. The aim of the present study is to determine the prevalence of BSE practice, the correctness of the practice steps and the knowledge of breast cancer disease among women attending secondary health facility.Methods: The study was a descriptive study among women attending antenatal care and immunization clinics at State Specialist Hospital, Ikere-Ekiti between October and December 2015. A total of 238 women seen during the period and who consented to participate in the study were included. Structured self-administered questionnaire was used and data obtained was analyzed using SPSS version 20. Level of significance was set at P<0.05.Results: Of 238 respondents, 94.2% were between 20 and 39 years and mostly married (86.1%). Overall, 56.7% were aware of BSE mainly through health workers (44.4%) and information media (30.4%). A little above half (55.6%) practiced BSE and 24% could be adjudged to have good practice. Performing BSE was significantly related to respondents’ level of education (p=0.001) and marital status (p=0.032). There was high awareness (84%) of breast cancer but the vast majority (87%) had poor knowledge of breast cancer symptoms and signs.Conclusions: This study revealed poor quality of BSE practice and poor knowledge of breast cancer symptoms among our women despite good awareness. There is need for more health education to improve the quality of BSE practice and knowledge of breast cancer disease for early detection and treatment.

Breast Self-Examination Practice and Associated Factors Among Women Attending Family Planning Service in Modjo Public Health Facilities Southwest Ethiopia

“… 30 BSE practicing technique: In this study, correct BSE practicing techniques is the inspection of the breast in front of the mirror, palpation of the breasts with the pads of the fingers in a circular motion, or squeezing the tip of breasts for discharge. 30 , 31 Ever practiced BSE: practicing BSE at least once before. Frequency /regular BSE practice: the practice of BSE monthly.…”

Breast self examination by female students of the universite officielle de ruwenzori, butembo city, democratic republic of Congo

“…[19][20][21][22] Women should be strongly encouraged to examine their breasts monthly. 6 The recommended screening methods for early detection of breast cancer include a monthly BSE (10). Mortality from breast cancer could be reduced through early detection.…”

“…8 Breast and cervical cancers are among the leading female cancers in Sub Saharan Africa. [9][10][11] Breast cancer incidence rate in that region was estimated to be around 25.5 per 100,000 and the mortality rate 19.3 per 100,000; for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) the incidence rate was 23.5 per 100,000 during year 2012. 12 In odds with USA trend, the incidence of breast cancer rates is rapidly increasing in Africa.…”

“…12 In odds with USA trend, the incidence of breast cancer rates is rapidly increasing in Africa. 10,[13][14][15][16] Early detection in order to improve breast cancer outcome and survival remains the cornerstone of breast cancer control. 17 Breast self-examination (BSE), an important component of the prevention, has been showed to empower women, taking responsibility for their own health.…”

Early Detection of Breast Cancer According to Fertile Age Women

“…Hasil penelitian yang dillakukan oleh Angrainy (2017) (Puspita, 2016). Selain itu, menurut Olaogun, Emmanuel, Dada, Odesanmi, & Adesua, (2017) Terdapat 25.6% dari total responden memiliki tingkat pengetahuan yang kurang terhadap SADARI. Pengetahuan yang kurang mengenai SADARI dalam penelitian ini jika terus dibiarkan akan berdampak serius bagi responden karena responden dalam penelitian ini berusia 26-55 tahun dimana usia tersebut merupakan faktor resiko terkena kanker payudara (Chentiana, 2014).…”