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Siobhan Kirby¹, Josephine Hegarty

¹COPE Foundation, Montenotte, Cork, Ireland. siobhanbkirby@eircom.net

European Journal of Oncology Nursing : the Official Journal of European Oncology Nursing Society

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Nurses in intellectual disability settings often lack the knowledge and skills to promote breast awareness and screening for women with intellectual disabilities. Enhanced education is crucial to improve clinical practice and support this vulnerable population.

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Area of Science:

Healthcare
Nursing
Oncology

Background:

Breast cancer is a leading cause of death in women, particularly those aged 50-65.
Women with intellectual disabilities are at increased risk due to longer life expectancies.
Screening rates for breast cancer are lower in women with intellectual disabilities compared to the general population.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess nurses' proficiency, motivation, and knowledge of breast cancer screening and awareness in intellectual disability settings.
To investigate associations between nurses' personal and professional breast awareness practices.

Main Methods:

Quantitative descriptive study design.
Data collected using an adapted Modified Toronto Breast Self-Examination Inventory (MTBSEI).

Main Results:

Most nurses (n=105) do not actively promote breast awareness for women with intellectual disabilities.
Deficits were identified in nurses' personal knowledge, skills, and practices concerning breast awareness and screening.

Conclusions:

Nurses in intellectual disability settings require ongoing education regarding breast awareness.
Improved education is necessary to ensure nurses promote breast awareness effectively in clinical practice.