Knowledge, And Practice Among Undergraduate BS Nursing Students Regarding Breast Self-Examination Of Ayub College Of Nursing Abbottabad

Abstract

Objective: To assess the level of Knowledge, and Practice about Breast Self-Examination among BSC Nursing Student of Ayub College of Nursing Abbottabad.

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in female worldwide and its incidence is increasing in Pakistan in past decayed. Breast self-examination (BSE) is a simple and easy way early detection of breast cancer, which is highly recommended in young age started from age of 20 years. Once-a-month breast self-examination (BSE) is an extremely important for all women in every stage of life as a vital tool in the prevention of breast cancer. The purpose of this study was to determine the knowledge and practice of BSE among female students

A cross-sectional descriptive research design was used for collection of data. The accessible students in college of nursing Abbottabad. Data collection was done using a questionnaire, which consisted of three part: bibliographic characteristics, knowledge about BSE and practices of BSE. Data obtained was analyzed using SPSS.

The knowledge level of nursing students regarding SBE showed that majority   had good knowledge. Result showed that respondents were knowledgeable about breast cancer early warning signs, symptoms, and BSE. About approximately 90% of the [1]respondents were aware of when to initiate BSE and 77.6% performed BSE, but their practice was not effective. More than 90%of the girls have age between 20-24 years old. All of the respondent were unmarried and 45.7% have family history of breast cancer. Most (87.4%) of the student study in college were student of 3^rd and 4^th years in college. Self-breast examination when standing in front of mirror, while bathing or lying down nearly third fourth of students knowns this method of BSE. Breast cancer fear is common among students (80%) and increasing rate of breast cancer in Pakistan. Educational materials should be freely available at hospitals and nursing schools to enhance BSE awareness.