A study to assess the knowledge of Breast Self-Examination (BSE) among women of selected Rural community of Maharashtra.

Deepali Mane; Pompa Mukherjee; Chitra Nair; Ranjit Kaur Bhatti

Volume : X, Issue : III, March - 2020

A study to assess the knowledge of Breast Self-Examination (BSE) among women of selected Rural community of Maharashtra.

Deepali Mane, Pompa Mukherjee, Chitra Nair, Ranjit Kaur Bhatti

Abstract :

Introduction – Breast disorders are a significant health concern for women. Whether benign or malignant, intense feelings of shock, fear, and denial often accompany the initial discovery of a lump or change in the east. These feelings can be associated both with the fear of death and with the possible loss of a east. Throughout history, female east has been regarded as symbol of beauty, femininity, sexuality and motherhood. A number of screening tests have been employed including clinical and self–east, mammography, genetic screening, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging. BSE is the recommended method in developing countries because it is easy, convenient, safe and requires no specific equipment. Objectives:– To assess knowledge of east self examination among rural women. Population: Women above the age group of 30 years. Methods:– A cross–sectional descriptive study with Convenience sampling technique was used to collect data from 50 samples. The research variables were Breast Self–Examination, knowledge. Based on the objectives a semi–structured questionnaire was prepared to identify sociodemographic variables along with knowledge on Breast Self–Examination. Data was analysed using simple statistical tests. Results:– Majority of the subjects are found to possess poor knowledge (62%) and 38% of the sample had average knowledge of Breast Self–Examination. Conclusion– The finding of the study revealed that the samples does not acquire adequate knowledge about Breast Self–Examination.