Knowledge, attitudes and practices toward breast cancer screening in a rural South African community

Ramathuba, Dorah U.; Ratshirumbi, Confidence T.; Mashamba, Tshilidzi

doi:10.4102/curationis.v38i1.1172

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“…The findings found in this study are supported by other studies that have also shown promising results in increasing women's knowledge about breast cancer, risk factors and diagnostic methods for early detection from the use of educational strategies (13)(14)(15) . It should be noted that different educational strategies were proposed in these studies, such as the development of focus groups, the application of an educational manual, a community intervention program, and others.…”

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confidence: 88%

“…The information about the magnitude of the risk is important, so that it is aware of this, revealing that the term breast cancer is typically associated with public campaigns that may be effective, increasing the awareness of the population, but sometimes they are not effective in motivate women to seek preventive and disease control treatments (14) , which was not observed in this study, since most of the participants presented an adequate attitude regarding the early detection of breast cancer.…”

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confidence: 71%

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Effects of educational intervention on knowledge and attitude on early detection of breast cancer

Alves¹,

Ferreira²,

Santos³

et al. 2019

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Objective: to compare the knowledge and attitude of women in relation to the early detection of breast cancer, before and after the application of educational intervention. Methods: a quasi-experimental study was conducted with 91 women. Through the application of educational intervention, women were divided into four groups of health education. The educational material used was an informative folder on the early detection of breast cancer, associated to the brief motivational interview technique. Results: the educational intervention associated to the brief motivational interview promoted an increase in the adequacy of knowledge (p=0.001) and attitude (p=0.007). Conclusion: the educational intervention was able to increase the percentage of adequacy of the knowledge and the attitude of women in relation to the early detection of breast cancer. Descriptors: Knowledge; Attitude; Breast Neoplasms; Secondary Prevention; Motivational Interviewing.Objetivo: comparar conhecimento e atitude de mulheres em relação à detecção precoce do câncer de mama, antes e após aplicação de intervenção educativa. Métodos: estudo quase-experimental, realizado com 91 mulheres. Através da aplicação de intervenção educativa, as mulheres foram divididas em quatro grupos de educação em saúde. O material educativo utilizado foi um folder informativo sobre detecção precoce do câncer de mama, associado à técnica de entrevista motivacional breve. Resultados: a intervenção educativa associada à entrevista motivacional breve promoveu aumento da adequação do conhecimento (p=0,001) e da atitude (p=0,007). Conclusão: a intervenção educativa foi capaz de elevar o percentual de adequabilidade do conhecimento e da atitude de mulheres em relação à detecção precoce do câncer de mama.

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Effects of educational intervention on knowledge and attitude on early detection of breast cancer

Alves¹,

Ferreira²,

Santos³

et al. 2019

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“…6 Various studies have recognised the need for breast cancer health education programmes. [11][12][13][14][15] However, it is necessary to address barriers to breast cancer awareness and early detection in the context of the local population's presiding social and cultural beliefs. 9,10,16,17 Health education interventions therefore need to be culturally and linguistically tailored, while still portraying breast cancer as a treatable disease.…”

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Development and Validation of a Culturally-Tailored Breast Cancer Health Education Programme for Arab Women

Al-Khasawneh

Al‐Farsi

Simadi

et al. 2017

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abstract:Objectives: This study aimed to develop and validate a health education programme to encourage breast cancer awareness and early detection behaviours among Arab women. Methods: This study took place between December 2015 and March 2016. The Enabling Systems Raising Awareness model was used to develop a breast cancer health education programme which was subsequently implemented by trained health educators at three female-only fitness clubs in Muscat, Oman. Breast cancer knowledge among 53 women was assessed using the breast module of the Cancer Awareness Measure before and after each health education session. Overall pre-and post-session knowledge scores were then compared. Additionally, three focus group discussions were conducted with 10 participants from each location. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the transcribed discussions and collect feedback on the programme. Results: The health education sessions resulted in a statistically significant increase in overall mean knowledge scores (P <0.001). Participants also reported significantly improved intentions to undertake early detection practices (P <0.001). The focus group discussions yielded distinct themes and valuable feedback which can be utilised in the future to create an improved version of the programme. Conclusion: While the health education programme significantly improved breast cancer and early detection knowledge among a cohort of Arab women, it still required critical improvements in terms of structure and administration. Additional studies are required in order to evaluate long-term behavioural outcomes resulting from the improved programme.

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“…Significant knowledge insufficiencies can have a detrimental effect on the education of women on screening and early detection practices [34]. In the current study, knowledge about BSE was found to be the major predictor for practice of BSE, after confounding factors being controlled for.…”

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Assessment of knowledge and practice of breast self-examination among young women in tertiary education: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Dinegde¹

2019

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Background: Breast cancer is the top cancer in women both in the developed and the developing world. The Addis Ababa Cancer registry reported that breast cancer accounts for 34% of all female cancer cases. Many deaths can be avoided if the cancer can be detected and treated early. Practice of breast self-examination is a convenient, no-cost tool that can be used on a regular basis for detecting breast illness at an early stage. Therefore, this study sought to assess the knowledge and practice of BSE among young females at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Methods: Institutional based cross sectional study was conducted on the total sample size of 381 females using self-administered questionnaire adapted from other studies. The data were entered using Epi-data software version 4.1.1 and then exported to SPSS version 24 for further statistical analysis. The study analysis was done by descriptive and inferential statistics: namely frequency, mean, student t-test, ANOVA, linear & logistic regression. Results: Majority of the participants were single (85.2%), orthodox Christian (67%), and grew up in urban (77.7%) with mean age of 20.84 years. The majority (94.1%) of the participants had no any family history of breast cancer. Almost half (52.5%) of the respondents had heard about breast cancer self-examination, while the media were the main source of information. The study revealed that only as little as 47 (13.1%) respondents did appropriate BSE, while two third of the females not practicing BSE reported that the reasons were, they didn’t know how to do it, forgetfulness, and didn’t have any breast problem. In addition, the females’ previous information about BSE makes the greatest unique contribution to explaining the BSE knowledge level. Moreover, the study indicates that the more age and knowledge the females have, the more likely it is that they will report practicing BSE. Conclusion: Further implementations are needed in addressing young females, making awareness and advocacy campaigns about BSE in order to increase early diagnosis of breast cancer which raises the chances for successful treatment in Ethiopia. Key words: Breast cancer, Breast cancer self-examination, Knowledge, Practice, Ethiopia.

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Knowledge, attitudes and practices toward breast cancer screening in a rural South African community

Cited by 37 publications

References 17 publications

Effects of educational intervention on knowledge and attitude on early detection of breast cancer

Effects of educational intervention on knowledge and attitude on early detection of breast cancer

Development and Validation of a Culturally-Tailored Breast Cancer Health Education Programme for Arab Women

Assessment of knowledge and practice of breast self-examination among young women in tertiary education: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

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