Knowledge, Attitude and Practise of Breast Self-Examination (BSE) among Female Students of the University of Lagos Nigeria
Date
2019-11
Authors
Ademuyiwa, IY
Oyira, EJ
Faronbi, JO
Olajiga, OM
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Publisher
Bayero University Press
Abstract
Background: Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer mortality in women worldwide. Prevention remains the cornerstone to fight against breast cancer. Breast Self-Examination (BSE), is recommended as a general approach to increasing breast health awareness and allow for early detection of any abnormally. Aim: The study assessed the knowledge, attitude and practice of BSE, among female students of the University of Lagos. Methods: A descriptive research design was adopted for this study. Ethical approval was taken from Research Ethical committee, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos. A self – structured questionnaires were used to elicit information from the respondents. Two hundred and fifty (250) respondents formed the sample size. Data was analysed using EPI Info version 7.1.Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to present the results. Variables were tested
for statistical significance using chi-square at p<0.05. Results: Most of the respondents had
poor overall knowledge (58.4%), more than half (53.6%) had a positive overall attitude
towards Breast Self-Examination. Also, 58.4% of the respondents had poor overall practice
of BSE. Also there was statistically significant association between respondent`s overall
attitude and age (p<0.05) and between respondent`s practice and current level of education
(p <0.05). However, there was no statistically significant relationship between respondent’s
overall knowledge of BSE and level of study (p> 0.05). Conclusion: Knowledge and
practice of BSE among students were poor. However, the attitude was good. Therefore, the
students’ needs to be educated on the importance of regular BSE and the implications to
their health. The University should provide avenue for female undergraduates to learn about
regular BSE and the Government should also create awareness on the importance of BSE to
women in general.
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Keywords
Attitude, Breast Self-Examination, Knowledge, Practice, Students. , Breast cancer , Cancer mortality , Breast health awareness , Research Subject Categories::MEDICINE
Citation
I.Y Ademuyiwa, E.J Oyira, J.O Faronbi & O.M Olajiga.(2019). Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Breast Self-Examination (BSE) among Female Students of the University of Lagos, Nigeria. Bayero Journal of Nursing and Healthcare,1(2):136-148.