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[Breast self-examination by nursing professionals].

Raimunda Magalhães da Silva1, Mariana de Barros Sanches, Nara Lívia Rocha Ribeiro

  • 1Universidade de Fortaleza, Bolsista de PQ do CNPq, Brazil. rmsilva@unifor.br

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Most women detect breast tumors themselves, making breast self-examination (BSE) crucial. However, nursing professionals often forget or lack confidence in BSE technique, hindering its consistent practice.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Nursing
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Breast self-examination (BSE) remains a vital strategy for early breast tumor detection, often identified by women themselves.
  • Understanding the practice and barriers among healthcare professionals is essential for promoting effective cancer screening.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the performance of breast self-examination (BSE) among nursing professionals.
  • To identify factors that impede their consistent adherence to BSE practice.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive study involving 159 nursing professionals (nurses, aides, health agents) from Basic Health Units in Fortaleza, Brazil.
  • Data collected via self-administered questionnaires, analyzed using the Self Care Theory framework.

Main Results:

  • 54% of professionals reported performing monthly BSE.
  • Key barriers included forgetting (82%), lack of trust/knowledge of technique (52%), and insufficient healthcare access (48%).
  • Professionals expressed insecurity and a desire for improved BSE training.

Conclusions:

  • Despite recognizing BSE's importance, nursing professionals face significant challenges in consistent practice.
  • Targeted education and support are needed to enhance professionals' confidence and adherence to BSE techniques.