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Attitudes To, Knowledge and Practice of Self-Breast Examination Among Female Healthcare Workers at the Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, Kano Nigeria
Abstract
Introduction
Cancer of the breast is the most common malignancy in women. Its incidence is increasing due to lifestyle and dietary changes. Breast self examination is a useful prevention strategy that can
be promoted amongst women so as to reduce morbidity and mortality from this dreadful disease.
Materials/Methods
A self administered questionnaire was used in this survey of 200 randomly selected female health workers in Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, Kano, Nigeria
Results
The results show that there is good knowledge of BSE with positive attitude (94.5%) towards BSE but the practice of BSE was fair (57.0%) amongst female health workers.
Conclusions
This study showed fair practice of BSE amongst female health workers despite good knowledge and positive attitude to BSE.
Key Words: Breast Self Examination, Breast Cancer, Female Health Workers
Cancer of the breast is the most common malignancy in women. Its incidence is increasing due to lifestyle and dietary changes. Breast self examination is a useful prevention strategy that can
be promoted amongst women so as to reduce morbidity and mortality from this dreadful disease.
Materials/Methods
A self administered questionnaire was used in this survey of 200 randomly selected female health workers in Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, Kano, Nigeria
Results
The results show that there is good knowledge of BSE with positive attitude (94.5%) towards BSE but the practice of BSE was fair (57.0%) amongst female health workers.
Conclusions
This study showed fair practice of BSE amongst female health workers despite good knowledge and positive attitude to BSE.
Key Words: Breast Self Examination, Breast Cancer, Female Health Workers
