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Young women's breast self-examination knowledge and practice

L Budden1

  • 1Department of Nursing Sciences, James Cook University of North Queensland, Townsville, Australia.

Journal of Community Health Nursing
|January 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Most young women perform breast self-examination (BSE), but few do so regularly. While many know the recommended timing, actual practice often differs, highlighting a need for improved BSE education.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Public Health
  • Nursing Education

Background:

  • Breast self-examination (BSE) is a key component of breast cancer early detection strategies.
  • Young women represent a critical demographic for establishing lifelong healthy breast awareness practices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the knowledge and practices of breast self-examination (BSE) among young women.
  • To identify gaps in regular BSE performance and understanding of optimal timing.

Main Methods:

  • A descriptive survey design was employed.
  • Data were collected from 65 female university nursing students using a self-administered questionnaire.
  • Descriptive statistics were used for data analysis.

Main Results:

  • 99% of participants reported performing BSE in the past year, but only 44% considered it regular practice.
  • Only 27% performed BSE 9-12 times annually; 37% performed BSE at the recommended menstrual cycle time.
  • A significant discrepancy exists between recommended and actual BSE timing (p < .01).

Conclusions:

  • While awareness of BSE is high, consistent and regular practice, particularly adhering to recommended timing, is lacking among young women.
  • Further education and reinforcement are needed to improve the quality and regularity of BSE among this demographic.
  • Doctors and community health centers are identified as key resources for BSE information.

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