Volume : VIII, Issue : V, May - 2019

Beliefs regarding breast cancer and breast self examination

Ms Charanjit Kaur, Dr Jogindra Vati

Abstract :

Mortality and mobility is increasing day by day with cancer. However, early diagnosis of cancer at an early stages can leads to better prognosis and death casualties may be prevented. But individual’s beliefs have impact on diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Therefore, change in their beliefs and myths about cancer by awareness can open the gates for better cure and prognostication. Aim: The aim of the study is to assess beliefs regarding east cancer and east self examination among women residing in rural area of district Tarn Taran. Methods: Quantitative (descriptive) Research approach with cross–sectional survey design was used to assess beliefs regarding east cancer and east self examination in 500 conveniently selected females who were residing in rural area of district Tarn Taran. Beliefs was assessed by using self structured socio–demographic sheet and checklist. Results: Mean age of subjects was 32.8 years. Majority ((95.68%) had history of cancer in the family. Most of the study subjects believe that east can originates due to bad effect of superstitious power followed by due to curse of God. Conclusion: The study concludes that despite family history of cancer, study subjects had negative beliefs regarding east cancer and east self examination. Adequate IEC strategies need to be used to increase awareness regarding east cancer and east self examination.

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BELIEFS REGARDING BREAST CANCER AND BREAST SELF EXAMINATION, Ms Charanjit Kaur, Dr Jogindra Vati PARIPEX‾INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESEARCH : Volume-8 | Issue-5 | May-2019

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