Awareness and knowledge of breast cancer and its screening methods among female undergraduate Allied Health Science students of a college in semi urban Chennai

Safrina, M. Afsar; Maiya, G Rakesh; Akram, Gazala; Jain, Timsi

doi:10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20195074

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“…Of the 256 female Allied health science undergraduated students, 142 (55,47%) had good knowledge while 114 (44,53%0 had poor awareness and knowledge about breast cancer and its screening methods ( Safrina et al, 2019).…”

Section: Sadari the Young Women's Knowledge Before And After Intervenmentioning

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Implementation of SADARI in the Early Detection of Breast Cancer in Young Women High School of West Aceh Regency

Husna

Fahlevi

2020

J-Kesmas

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Breast cancer (carcinoma mammae) is a condition where cells have lost control and normal mechanisms, resulting in abnormal growth, rapid and uncontrolled which occurs in breast tissue.. Early detection of breast cancer aims to find cancer in the early stage so that the treatment is better. The detection is done by doing SADARI, SADARI is an easy examination to find a lump or agility others. The case of cancer of West Aceh Regency in 2015 S/d 2017 recorded the number of cases of breast cancer at most 24.43% compared with other cancers. Women aged 50 years more who have breast cancer reaches 52%, 35% at the age of less than 40 years, 22% of women aged 30 years and the younger age exposed to breast cancer is the age of 15 and 18 years. The study aims to determine the influence of breast cancer counseling and breast-check training (SADARI) in an effort to improve the knowledge and skills of young women in the Act of SADARI for prevention and decrease in cases of breast cancer. This research uses Quasi-Experimental design. The research plan is one group before and after intervention design, or one group pre and posttest design. The population in this study is young women SMAN District ACEH Barat with samples amounting to 30 young women. The results of the study concluded that there was an effect of BSE Implementation (counseling about breast cancer and breast self-examination training) in an effort to increase the knowledge of young women about breast cancer and the skills of young women in breast self-examination.

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Section: Sadari the Young Women's Knowledge Before And After Intervenmentioning

confidence: 99%

Implementation of SADARI in the Early Detection of Breast Cancer in Young Women High School of West Aceh Regency

Husna

Fahlevi

2020

J-Kesmas

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“…Basic science college students in Bengaluru reported having very little knowledge of breast cancer and BSE practices [18]. Many of the students from Allied Health Science also reported poor awareness and knowledge about breast cancer and poor screening practices [19]. Medical students had better awareness and knowledge of cervical and breast cancer than non-medical students [20].…”

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Knowledge and Practice of Breast Cancer and Its Screening Methods among Girls Attending an Engineering College in Ahmednagar

Autade¹,

Chauhan

2021

JPRI

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The rising incidence rate of breast cancer at a younger age is an alarming sign that future mothers will need to be empowered to recognise breast cancer warning symptoms at an early stage. Aim and Objectives: To assess the knowledge and practice breast cancer and its screening methods, to determine the relationship between knowledge and practice, and its association with demographic variables among engineering girls. Method: Quantitative research approach with cross sectional study conducted at engineering College of Ahmednagar, 100 engineering girls of various branches participated in the study. Responses were recorded on a pretested questionnaire and self-reported practices through online mode and participants were agreed to participate in the study. Knowledge aspects consisted general information of breast cancer, risk factors and signs and symptoms, whereas self-reported practice for breast self-examination, clinical breast examination and mammography. Data was analysed with mean, SD, Chi Square test and Karl Pearson Co-efficient correlation. Result: Mean age of participants was 21 years. Maximum girls from 34% Information and Technology and 25% Electronics and Telecommunication. Maximum engineering girls had good 62% to average 22% and 16 % poor knowledge. Majority 63% had poor and 36 % average breast cancer screening practices measures. Poor practices for breast self-examination followed by clinical breast examination and mammography. Knowledge was directly associated with education of mothers and Source of information is associated with practises with a significance level of p < 0.05. Knowledge and practises had a positive correlation of “r” =.270. Conclusion: engineering girls had average knowledge and poor practices of breast cancer screening measures. Knowledge was directly associated with education of mothers and source of information were significantly associated with practices. Future mothers should be empowered through hands on training for breast self-examination and enhanced BSE and CBE will help for early detection for breast cancer among younger girls in future.

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Knowledge About Breast Cancer and Screening Practices Among Women Aged 35 Years and Above in Tirupati District, Andhra Pradesh, India

Ayesha,

Ajay,

Francis

2024

Amrita J Med

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Background: Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers among women, with an increasing incidence, particularly in developing countries. Early detection is key to improving outcomes and reducing mortality. Objective: We aimed to assess the knowledge about breast cancer and screening practices among women aged 35 years and above in Tirupati and to identify the sociodemographic factors associated with their knowledge and screening practices. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among women aged 35 years and above in Tirupati using cluster sampling. Data were collected using a pretested questionnaire on sociodemographics, breast cancer knowledge, and screening practices through house-to-house visits. The data were analyzed using SPSS version 21. Results: A total of 199 women participated in the study. About 58 (29.1%) had good knowledge about breast cancer, while only 22 (11.1%) had good knowledge regarding screening practices. Univariate analysis indicated that education was significantly associated with breast cancer knowledge (P < 0.05). Conclusion: The study revealed a significant lack of knowledge about breast cancer and screening practices among the participants. Education played a key role in improving knowledge levels. Efforts must be directed toward health education to improve the awareness and screening practices among women in Tirupati.

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Awareness and knowledge of breast cancer and its screening methods among female undergraduate Allied Health Science students of a college in semi urban Chennai

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Implementation of SADARI in the Early Detection of Breast Cancer in Young Women High School of West Aceh Regency

Implementation of SADARI in the Early Detection of Breast Cancer in Young Women High School of West Aceh Regency

Knowledge and Practice of Breast Cancer and Its Screening Methods among Girls Attending an Engineering College in Ahmednagar

Knowledge About Breast Cancer and Screening Practices Among Women Aged 35 Years and Above in Tirupati District, Andhra Pradesh, India

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