Authors :
Cosmas Nnadozie Ezejindu; Prince Ezenwa Onyemachi; David Chinaecherem Innocent; Anthony Chinonso Uwandu-Uzoma; Stanley Chinedu Eneh; Ibrahim Adeyinka Adebayo; Angelica Chinecherem Uwaezuoke; Adesua Petronilla Okoroh
Volume/Issue :
Volume 7 - 2022, Issue 6 - June
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6767173
Abstract :
Breast cancer is cancers that originate from breast
tissues, most commonly from the inner lining of milk
ducts or the milk supplying ducts of the lobules. The
modification/mutation of DNA and/or RNA causes
formation of cancer cells from normal cells. This study is
aimed to assess the awareness of the risk factors of breast
cancer and screening practices among women in Mbaise,
Imo State, Nigeria.
Methods
The study is a descriptive cross-sectional survey that
uses structured self-administered questionnaire.
Multistage simple random sampling technique was used
to select four hundred women from the three LGAs in
Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria. The structured questionnaire
was designed into various sections, which included
characteristics of respondents; habits of respondents;
awareness on risk factors of breast cancer; factors that
are helpful in the recovery of patients from breast cancer;
and level of awareness of screening practices and breast
self-examination (BSE) practice.
Results
From the research, 260 (65%) of the women who
participated in this research fell within the age range of
18–30. At least 40 (10%) of the respondents were within
the age range of 31–50, while at least 40 (10%) were those
within the age range of 51–65. Married women dominated
210 (52.5%) of the research. 160 (40%) women in this
study were educated at secondary level, 100 (25%) at
tertiary institutions, and primary 80 (20%), while a few
60 (15%) were illiterate etc.
Conclusion
This study revealed a low level of awareness about
risk factors and the practice of breast self-examination
(BSE) among women in Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria.
Hence, they suggested the need for regular updates
through seminars/workshops for health workers focused
on breast cancer education and screening practices.
Keywords :
Breast Cancer - Breast Self-Examination, Knowledge, Risk Factor, Screening Practises, Nigeria.
Breast cancer is cancers that originate from breast
tissues, most commonly from the inner lining of milk
ducts or the milk supplying ducts of the lobules. The
modification/mutation of DNA and/or RNA causes
formation of cancer cells from normal cells. This study is
aimed to assess the awareness of the risk factors of breast
cancer and screening practices among women in Mbaise,
Imo State, Nigeria.
Methods
The study is a descriptive cross-sectional survey that
uses structured self-administered questionnaire.
Multistage simple random sampling technique was used
to select four hundred women from the three LGAs in
Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria. The structured questionnaire
was designed into various sections, which included
characteristics of respondents; habits of respondents;
awareness on risk factors of breast cancer; factors that
are helpful in the recovery of patients from breast cancer;
and level of awareness of screening practices and breast
self-examination (BSE) practice.
Results
From the research, 260 (65%) of the women who
participated in this research fell within the age range of
18–30. At least 40 (10%) of the respondents were within
the age range of 31–50, while at least 40 (10%) were those
within the age range of 51–65. Married women dominated
210 (52.5%) of the research. 160 (40%) women in this
study were educated at secondary level, 100 (25%) at
tertiary institutions, and primary 80 (20%), while a few
60 (15%) were illiterate etc.
Conclusion
This study revealed a low level of awareness about
risk factors and the practice of breast self-examination
(BSE) among women in Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria.
Hence, they suggested the need for regular updates
through seminars/workshops for health workers focused
on breast cancer education and screening practices.
Keywords :
Breast Cancer - Breast Self-Examination, Knowledge, Risk Factor, Screening Practises, Nigeria.
