Health Beliefs and Breast Self-Examination among Undergraduate Female Students in Public Universities in Klang Valley, Malaysia

Akhtari-Zavare, Mehrnoosh; Juni, Muhamad Hanafiah; Ismail, Irmi Zarina; Said, Salmiah Md; Latiff, Latiffah Abd

doi:10.7314/apjcp.2015.16.9.4019

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“…The other findings 'too busy' and fear of breast cancer were consistent with the study conducted in Klang Valley, Malaysia. 18 In addition only 14% of the female students ever received CBE and similar results stating 15% women received CBE were reported by a previous research in Pakistan. 16 However, another study in UAE showed almost half (49.4%) female respondents received CBE.…”

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Breast cancer among young girls: a KAP study conducted in Lahore

Khalid¹,

Hassnain

Gakhar³

et al. 2018

Int J Sci Rep

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Background: Breast cancer is the second most frequently occurring malignant tumour. It's a progressive disease hence gradually developing into more fatal form from very small lesion. Knowledge and awareness about risk factors, symptoms and screening methods reduces the mortality and morbidity.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in Lahore. Data was collected anonymously on self-administrated questionnaire regarding awareness and knowledge about risk factors, presentations of breast cancer and screening practices about breast self-examination (BSE), clinical breast examination (CBE) and mammography. Results: A total of 400 females participated in this study. 34% had heard of BSE, 30% of CBE and 29.5% of the mammography. Only 21.8% had ever performed BSE and 14% had ever received CBE. On enquiring the reasons for not performing BSE 29% did not know how to do it and 14.3% indicated embarrassment as the cause of not performing CBE. Regarding the source of information internet was identified as the most popular one (64.8%) followed by breast cancer campaigns (58.5%). Participants had inadequate knowledge about risk factors and its presentations. There is much lack of information about mammography but participants were aware of the age (35-40years) to start this screening procedure.Conclusions: Our studies revealed lack of awareness and knowledge with regard to breast cancer and it screening methods. There is utmost need to enhance the awareness and encouraging the performance of BSE, CBE and mammography among females from very young age to reduce its incidence.

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Breast cancer among young girls: a KAP study conducted in Lahore

Khalid¹,

Hassnain

Gakhar³

et al. 2018

Int J Sci Rep

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“…In the study of Erkoc et al (2011), it was detected that 15.4% of first class students have knowledge about SBE and they get this information from TV, internet and journal (50%), from family and friend (50%) and from Friends (50%) (Erkoc et al, 2011). In the study of Akhtari-Zavare et al (2015), it was showed that media (magazine and television) were the main sources of information about breast cancer and breast self-examination practice. These findings of other studies (Redhwan et al, 2011;Akhtari-Zavare et al, 2014), suggesting that media is an important source of breast cancer information for women.…”

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“…But in the performed study it was determined that the barriers perception was higher. In various studies, it is stated that the main factors blocking the behaviors of women regarding early diagnosis of breast cancer are lack of knowledge, shame, pain, cost, lack of time, fear of receiving radiation, finding the operations unnecessary and concern of encountering a bad result (Yucel et al, 2014;Akhtari-Zavare et al, 2015).…”

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Health Beliefs of Nursing Faculty Students about Breast Cancer and Self Breast Examination

Ardahan

Dinc²,

Yaman³

et al. 2015

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Background: Breast cancer usually shows a slow development rate and when it is recognized in early stages very successful treatment results can be achieved. This research was planned to research the health beliefs of nursing faculty students about breast cancer and breast self-examination (BSE). Materials and Methods: The first class students of nursing faculty formed the basis for this descriptive research (N=347). Sample selection was not made and all female students who wanted to participate voluntarily in the research during March-May of 2014 were included (n=331). Results: It was determined that 85.5% of students had knowledge about cancer, 79.5 % knew of breast cancer, and 65.3% were aware of how BSE is performed. According to the responses of students to the scale of the health belief model that is used to determine the health beliefs of students, item-point averages of trust and obstacle sub-dimensions were high. Conclusions: It is determined that more than half of students had knowledge about breast cancer and breast self-examination. Their health beliefs were affected by trust and obstacle perceptions, knowledge level about cancer, and awareness about how BSE is done. These factors should be considered in planning trainings that will be given to students. Social responsibility projects should have designed to create the awareness that cancer is a treatable disease.

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“…An experimental study done by Akhtari‐Zavare et al . among 792 female students in public universities in Malaysia using a multi‐component breast cancer education program showed a significant increase in awareness regarding breast cancer (t = 10.74, P < 0.001), as well as the performance of BSE (23–40%) after a 6‐month intervention.…”

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Predictors affecting breast self‐examination practice among undergraduate female students in Klang Valley, Malaysia

Akhtari-Zavare

Lattif

Juni

et al. 2015

J of Obstet and Gynaecol

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Aim: Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide, including Malaysia. In developing countries, predictors affecting breast self-examination (BSE) practice are different. This cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the prevalence of BSE practice and the predictors affecting BSE practice among undergraduate female students in Klang Valley, Malaysia. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 820 female undergraduate students to assess the BSE performance and related determinants of BSE practice in Klang Valley, Malaysia. Data were collected via a self-administered structured questionnaire that was developed for this study. Results: The mean age of the respondents was 21.7 ± 1.2 years old. Most of them were single (96.8%), Malay (91.9%) and 19.6% of the participants performed BSE regularly. Multivariate logistic regression modeling revealed that BSE performance was more likely among women who have checked their breast with a doctor (odds ratio = 2.04, P = 0.00), and women who have personal history of breast disease (odds ratio = 4.43, P = 0.03). Conclusion:The findings showed a low BSE practice rate among young Malaysian women. Hence, the community's breast health awareness is needed to improve breast cancer prevention among young Malaysian women.

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Health Beliefs and Breast Self-Examination among Undergraduate Female Students in Public Universities in Klang Valley, Malaysia

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Breast cancer among young girls: a KAP study conducted in Lahore

Breast cancer among young girls: a KAP study conducted in Lahore

Health Beliefs of Nursing Faculty Students about Breast Cancer and Self Breast Examination

Predictors affecting breast self‐examination practice among undergraduate female students in Klang Valley, Malaysia

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