Practice and Barriers of Breast Self-Examination Among Women in a Rural Community in South Western, Nigeria

Hanson, Victoria Funmilayo; El–Kader, Rabab Gad Abd; Ilesanmi, Rose Ekama

doi:10.20849/ijsn.v4i3.588

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“…Another study carried out in Saudi Arabia revealed that only 18.7% of study subjects conducted BSE (Jahan et al, 2006). Similarly, Hanson et al (2019) noted that about half of their study subjects in a rural Community in South Western, Nigeria did not perform BSE. Some demographic characteristics importantly affect the practice of the BSE.…”

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“…BSE is done autonomously by women, and it does not require any tools. About twenty percent of the time breast cancer is discovered by physical examination, thus it is recommended that all women perform BSE regularly as an important aspect of their breast cancer screening plan (Hanson et al, 2019). According to the American Cancer Society's guidelines for the early detection of breast cancer, women are advised to start annual breast cancer screening with mammography between the ages of 40 to 44 if they wish to do so (as a precautionary measure), and those aged 55 years or more should carry out mammography once every two years (Oeffinger et al, 2015).…”

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Relationship of fear and fatalism with breast cancer screening among women using health belief model

Elsaba¹,

El-Maksoud²

2020

IJANS

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Despite the potential benefits of screening in discovering breast cancer, many women still do not follow recommended screening regimens. Fear of cancer detection and fatalistic beliefs were identified by previous studies as the main reasons given by women for noncompliance with breast cancer screening. The aim of this descriptive study is to explore relationship of fear and fatalism with breast cancer screening among a convenience sample of 136 women recruited during their visit to the Gynecology Clinic at the Maternity University Hospital in Alexandria, Egypt. The study tool consists of four parts: (1) Bio-sociodemographic information; (2) Champion Breast Cancer Fear Scale (CBCFS); (3) Powe Fatalism Inventory (PFI); (4) abridged version of the Champion Health Belief Model Scale (CHBMS). The findings revealed that only 3.7% and 14.7% of women practiced regular breast self-examination and had previously had mammography, respectively. Negative correlations were found between fatalism and health beliefs; and between fear and health belief. A positive correlation was found between fatalism and fear. The findings of this study add some experimental support for the relationships between fear, fatalism, and breast cancer screening behavior.

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Relationship of fear and fatalism with breast cancer screening among women using health belief model

Elsaba¹,

El-Maksoud²

2020

IJANS

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“…Five (5) out of the twelve (12) listed above added awareness to their findings (Tobin & Okeowo, 2014;Yakubu et al, 2014;Alabi et al, 2018;Ossai et al, 2019;Iwuoha et al, 2021). Three (3) (Ogun, 2019;Hanson et al, 2019) reported on knowledge, practice and perception while Sani and Yau (2018) reported knowledge and practice alone. Finally, Akpanekpo (2019), Olaogun et al (2017) and Madubogwu (2021) reported on awareness, attitude and practice.…”

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“…All the articles reported a high rate of attitude towards BSE except Hanson et al (2019), Ogun (2019), Sani and Yau (2018) that did not give any report on attitude. Yakubu (2014), had a positive attitude.…”

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“…Among the seventeen (17) articles included in this systematic review that reported the evidence of knowledge of women on breast self-examination, seven (7) among those that did cross sectional survey reported high level of knowledge above average (Alabi et al, 2018 , 2015;Iwuoha et al, 2021;Lafiaji-Okuneye et al, 2022;Ossai et al, 2019;Usman et al, 2020;Yakubu et al, 2014). Five (5) other survey studies reported low knowledge of below average (Adamu et al, 2016;Hanson et al, 2019;Oginni et al, 2014;Sani & Yau, 2018;Tobin & Okeowo, 2014). The two (2) experimental studies among them (Ibitoye & Thupayegaletshwene Game, 2019;Ogun, 2019) recorded a very low knowledge among the participants before intervention, which increases above average after intervention.…”

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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Breast Self-Examination in Nigeria: A 10 Year Systematic Review

E.O.¹,

J.O.²,

Anorkwuru³

2022

African Journal of Health, Nursing and Midwifery

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Background: Among the screening methods for the early detection of breast abnormalities that could lead to breast cancer, Breast self-examination is the basic, simplest, cost effective, self-administered and very important technique. It allows women to get acquainted with the nature of their breasts and therefore allows them to discover any deviation. Early detection goes a long way in successful treatment of BC and this is easily come by with good and adequate knowledge, good attitude towards and excellent skill to administer BSE. Consequently, we drew out the data on BSE knowledge, attitudes and practice among Nigeria women. Methods: A systematic review was done among studies conducted in Nigeria using Arskey and O’Malleys’ framework as a guide. The databases searched include PubMed, Google, Google Scholar, Jstor, Intech Open, Proquest and PubMed Central for relevant studies on women’s knowledge, attitude and practice on BSE. Studies included in the review were from thirteen states in Nigeria. The articles reviewed in this systematic review were journals published between August 2012 to July 2022, a 10-year systematic review. Results: Sixty-three (63) articles were firstly extracted to be eligible for review; thirty-seven (37) were excluded due to duplication of content, lack of focus on the concept and incomplete content. Another nine (9) were discarded for muddling up result with another concept and for not involving at least two of the variables, i.e., knowledge, attitude and practice of breast self-examination. The seventeen (17) articles were conducted in thirteen states of which two (2) were conducted in Osun State as well as Sokoto State and three in Oyo State while one (1) each in other ten states, namely Benin, Kano, Imo, Akwa-Ibom, Ekiti, Ebonyi, Abia, Ondo, Awka, and Lagos States. Twelve (12) studies reported evidence on BSE knowledge, attitude and practice; three (3) on knowledge and practice; and two (2) reported on attitude and practice of BSE. The findings of this study submit varying knowledge levels on BSE though—averagely good knowledge but poor practice among women in Nigeria. Conclusion/Recommendation: The findings from these studies show that the knowledge of BSE among women folk in Nigeria is averagely low though women’s attitude seems good. Similarly, the practice of BSE among women in Nigeria is poor. Therefore, proactive measures need to be taken to increase the level of knowledge of BSE through educational programs among every category of women to reduce morbidity and mortality from breast cancer in Nigeria in the nearest future.

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Risk Assessment Tool of Breast Cancer and Barriers against Breast Self-Examination among Nurses: An Educational Program

Ahmed,

Hossny,

Mohammed

et al. 2024

Nursing Forum

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Purpose. Breast cancer is considered a huge health problem among women all over the world due to its increased mortality rate. Breast cancer deaths are decreased by 28–34% due to improvement in treatment and early detection. In order to detect breast cancer early and provide the best possible therapy, knowledge and awareness are essential. So, this study aimed to assess risk of breast cancer among nurses, the knowledge and practices of breast self-examination (BSE) and determine its barriers, and implement an educational program for them. Design. A quasiexperimental research design was used. Methods. This study was conducted at two university hospitals (main university hospital and woman’s health hospital). A purposive sample of 280 nurses with age more than thirty-five years were included in the study using three tools, namely, structure interview questionnaire, breast cancer risk assessment tool, and a structured breast cancer knowledge and practice questionnaire. Nurses’ knowledge and practices regarding breast cancer and BSE were first assessed and then they were provided with two educational courses covering theoretical and practical information. One month after the program ended, the nurses’ knowledge and practices were assessed again. Results. About 3.2% of the participants have five years high risk of developing breast cancer according the risk assessment tool, the main barriers of do not do BSE did not find any symptoms and scared from finding any abnormality. There was a significant increase in knowledge and practice of breast self-examination posteducation compared to pre-education (73.2 and 98.2%, respectively). Also, there was a statistically significant difference between pre- and postprogram with a p value of 0.0001. Conclusion. This study concluded that 3.2% of the nurses with high risk of developing breast cancer needed a follow-up; more than half of them do not perform breast self-examination because they think that do not have any symptoms in the breast and the educational program with a significant effect on knowledge and practices of nurses. So, the researchers recommend the nurses need for an empowerment program and support by providing assistance in places of work as done free clinical examination and mammography by female specialist for privacy.

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Practice and Barriers of Breast Self-Examination Among Women in a Rural Community in South Western, Nigeria

Cited by 10 publications

References 11 publications

Relationship of fear and fatalism with breast cancer screening among women using health belief model

Relationship of fear and fatalism with breast cancer screening among women using health belief model

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Breast Self-Examination in Nigeria: A 10 Year Systematic Review

Risk Assessment Tool of Breast Cancer and Barriers against Breast Self-Examination among Nurses: An Educational Program

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