Barriers Affecting Practice of Breast Self-Examination among University Students
Amany Shehata Ahmed Ali;
Abstract
Breast Self-Examination (BSE) is a check-up that a woman does by herself at home to look for changes or problems affecting the breast tissue. BSE is still recommended as a general approach to increasing breast health awareness and thus potentially allow for early detection of any anomalies because it is free, painless and easy to practice (Pilevarzadeh, 2016).
There is evidence that woman who correctly practice BSE monthly are more likely to detect a lump in the early stage, with early diagnosis and treatment yielding better survival (Verma, 2013). However, despite these benefits, few women regularly perform BSE and many do not even know how to perform it. Meanwhile, there is evidence that women are more likely to perform BSE effectively when taught by physicians or a nurse (Sulik, 2014).
Aim of the study:
The present study aimed to assess barriers affecting practice of Breast Self-Examination among university students.
There is evidence that woman who correctly practice BSE monthly are more likely to detect a lump in the early stage, with early diagnosis and treatment yielding better survival (Verma, 2013). However, despite these benefits, few women regularly perform BSE and many do not even know how to perform it. Meanwhile, there is evidence that women are more likely to perform BSE effectively when taught by physicians or a nurse (Sulik, 2014).
Aim of the study:
The present study aimed to assess barriers affecting practice of Breast Self-Examination among university students.
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| Title | Barriers Affecting Practice of Breast Self-Examination among University Students | Other Titles | المعوقـات التى تؤثر على ممارسة الفحص الذاتى للثدي بين طالبات الجامعة | Authors | Amany Shehata Ahmed Ali | Issue Date | 2018 |
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