Analysis of breast self-examination training efficiency in women between 20-60 years of age in Turkt

Özaras G., Durualp E., Civelek F. E., Gül B., Ünsal M.

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention, cilt.11, sa.3, ss.799-802, 2010 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 11 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2010
  • Dergi Adı: Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.799-802
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Breast cancer, breast self examination, training, Turkey, CANCER, SURVIVAL
  • Ankara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

This research was aimed at defining the application of breast self-examination (BSE) and its effectiveness. The subjects were 220 women aged 20-60 living at the centre of Cankiri and who consented to participate. Data were gathered through a BSE information form (IF). BSE Training Programme which is prepared by the researchers is applied after the pre-test. One month after the training, a post-test was conducted one more time with the IF. For analyses, chi square and Wilcoxon were used. Of the subjects, 6.4% had medical treatment for breast cancer, 72.3% did not have a relative with breast cancer, 91.8% had heard about BSE, 88.2% of them are capable of applying BSE if taught. The subjects, scored 84.2±26.7 before the training, and 94.0±16.4 afterwards, the difference being significant (z=-7.75, p<0.001) The training given to the women had a very important effect on increasing information of women about BSE.