The knowledge and attitudes of breast self-examination and mammography in a group of women in a rural area in western Turkey

Dündar, Pınar Erbay; Özmen, Dilek; Öztürk, Beyhan; Haspolat, Gökçe; Akyıldız, Filiz; Çoban, Sümeyra; Çakıroğlu, Gamze

doi:10.1186/1471-2407-6-43

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“…Similar results were indicated in Iran by Khalili et al Furthermore in line with a significant correlation between with higher academic educational levels and higher rates of BSE practice (Khalili and Shahnazi, 2010). Consistent to our present study, Dundar et al stated no significant variation of education level among BSE performer than non-performer (Dundar et al, 2006). Though Kilic et al found out a linear relationship between increased education levels and BSE performance among participants forming the patient group, this association was not statistically significant (Kilic et al, 2006).…”

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confidence: 82%

“…In this detailed calculation, women only practiced BSE on a monthly basis were found 9.5%, and those performed BSE regularly based on time (Mbanaso et al, 2005). In another study, only 10.2% Turkish women performed BSE regularly on a monthly basis, whereas 29.5% had practiced this method by themselves irregularly (Dundar et al, 2006). It is predicted that the different findings between studies may arouse from the lack of clarity about precise time period on a monthly basis as well as the existence of cultural and demographic features.…”

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confidence: 82%

“…The case-control study designed for the purpose of evaluating the effect of training program on BSE also demonstrated low rates both in the control group (47.3%) and test group (33.3%) (Gucuk and Uyeturk, 2013). A recent Turkish study about BSE awareness and practice showed only 40.9% of the women in the previous 12 months (Dundar et al, 2006). A study conducted in Turkey presented a high BSE practice prevalence as 78.4% in health personnel and 76.0% in the GAS workers (Yurdakos et al, 2013).…”

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confidence: 97%

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Predictors Affecting Breast Self-Examination Practice among Turkish Women

Doğaner

Aydoğan²,

Kılbaş³

et al. 2014

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Background: Breast cancer (BC) is the most common cancer among females in Turkey. Predictors affecting the breast self-examination (BSE) performance vary in developing countries. Objective: To determine the frequency of BSE performance and predictors of self-reported BSEs among women in the capital city of Turkey. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 376 Turkish women using a selfadministered questionnaire covering socio-demographic variables and BSE-related features. Results: Of the participants, 78.7% (N=296) reported practicing BSE, whereas 9.5% (N=28) were implementing BSE regularly on a monthly basis, and only 5.7% (N=17) were performing BSE regularly within a week after each menstrual cycle. Multivariate logistic regression modeling revealed that BSE performance was more likely in younger age groups [20-39 years] (p=0.018, OR=3.215) and [40-49 years] (p=0.009, OR=3.162), women having a family history of breast disease (p=0.038, OR=2.028), and housewives (p=0.013, OR=0.353). Conclusions: Although it appears that the rates of BSE performers are high, the number of women conducting appropriate BSE on a regular time interval basis is lower than expected. Younger age groups, family history of breast diseases and not being employed were identified as significant predictors of practicing BSE appropriately. Older age and employment were risk factors for not performing BSE in this sample.

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Predictors Affecting Breast Self-Examination Practice among Turkish Women

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Aydoğan²,

Kılbaş³

et al. 2014

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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“…In the previous studies, it has been stated that BSE barriers, health-related behavior, the perception of the benefits of BSE have been effect on the internal and external barriers which are perceived against understanding the benefits of BSE during the breast cancer surveys. (Dundar et al, 2006;Alpteker et al, 2011). We think that the positive finding obtained in the research study result from the level of knowledge of the students about health and diseases, their comprehension of the impact of the protective forms of behavior on the length and quality of life as well as from their ability to develop a sense of responsibility for their own health.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Breast Cancer Awareness among Turkish Nursing Students

Çelik

Taşdemir²,

Sancak³

et al. 2014

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Background: This study conducted to determine breast cancer awareness and influencing factors among nursing students in the West Black Sea Region in Turkey. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted between April-May, 2014. The sample was 270 female nursing students. Data were collected by Personal Information Form and Champion's Health Belief Model Scale (CHBMS). Results: The students' mean age was 21.6±2.09 and 81.1% had knowledge about breast cancer from their academic education. It is found that 63.7% of the students performed Breast Self-Examination (BSE) and 11.1% had a family member diagnosed with breast cancer. The CHBMS mean score of the students was 117.7±14.5. Conclusions: Breast cancer awareness of nursing students is on a good level and was affected by family history of breast cancer and health beliefs.

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“…Individuals who perform BSE tend to have more knowledgeable of BC (Dündar et al, 2006). However, many women refrain from using this technique due to a lack of self confidence, shortage of time, and embarrassment associated with manipulation of the breast (Lierman et al, 1994;Stillman 1997).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%