Breast Self-Examination among Female Nurses in Jordan

OT Ali Abu-Salem; M Abdulla Hassan

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Breast Self-Examination among Female Nurses in Jordan

Author(s):

OT Ali Abu-Salem^1,*,

M Abdulla Hassan²

1Senior Consultant, Department of General SurgeryRoyal Medical Services, Irbid, Jordan

2Registered Nurse, Royal Medical Services, Irbid, Jordan

Shiraz E-Medical Journal:Vol. 8, issue 2; e93685

Published online:Apr 01, 2007

Article type:Research Article

Received:May 14, 2019

Accepted:Feb 02, 2007

How to Cite:OT Ali Abu-SalemM Abdulla HassanBreast Self-Examination among Female Nurses in Jordan.Shiraz E-Med J.8(2):e93685.

Abstract

Objectives: In the past 20 years, breast cancer incidence in the world has a dramatic increase of 50-100%, which strongly supports the need for breast cancer prevention, and screening programs .The purpose of this study was to identify and investigate the knowledge and practice of breast self- examination (BSE) with the influencing factors on the compliance of (BSE) among female nurses.

Methods: study was conducted between January and December 2002. Female nurses (80) from Prince Rashid Military Hospital constituted the study population. The questionnaire contained items on the demographic characteristics of the respondents, knowledge of breast cancer, attitudes toward BSE and questions regarding the practice of BSE. The analysis included descriptive statistics to examine the association between BSE and medical history, knowledge of BSE and attitudes toward BSE.

Results: The results of the study indicated that 52% of the sample performs BSE. Approximately 30% of those who perform BSE said they learned information regarding BSE during their work experience. The significant relation was found between higher levels in work experience and BSE practice. Except for age, no significant relation was found between the socio-demographic factors and BSE practice. The sample showed strong belief in breast lump as a causing factor of breast cancer and had significant correlation with BSE practice.

conclusion: Positive correlations were found between nursing work experience and their practice in BSE as working nurses. Studies like these can enhance the knowledge regarding BSE among nurses and other medical professionals.

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Breast self examination

Jordan

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