Assessment of Breast Cancer Screening Practices among Women of Reproductive Age in Benin City, Edo State
Journal Title: International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health - Year 2015, Vol 6, Issue 4
Abstract
Breast cancer is becoming very prevalent in developing countries including Nigeria which is now being bedeviled by the twin public health challenge of both communicable and non-communicable diseases. Aims: This study was conducted to assess breast cancer knowledge and screening practices among women of reproductive age in Benin City, with a view to improving breast cancer screening practices and minimize late presentation and attendant consequences. Study Design: A descriptive cross sectional study design was utilized for this study. Place and Duration of Study: This study was carried out in Central Hospital in Benin City, Edo State between September and December, 2013. Methodology: This study was health facility based involving researcher administration of semi-structured questionnaires to 235 consenting women of reproductive age (15-49years) attending immunization clinics in Benin City. The data collected were analyzed using IBM Statistical Package for Sciences (SPSS) version 22.0 with statistical significance set at p< 0.05 and 95% Confidence Interval. Results: The mean age and parity of respondents studied were 28.8±7.4 years and 2.19±1.85 children respectively. Two hundred and seventeen (92.3%) of the women studied, were aware of breast cancer with majority 201(92.6%) having poor knowledge of breast cancer. Furthermore, the practice of breast examination was 143 (65.9%) among respondents studied with self-breast examination accounting for 106(74.1%). In relation to breast cancer screening practice, primary level of education (OR=0.323; 95% CI=0.141 – 0.742) was the only significant predictor identified that less likely influenced the practice. Conclusion: This study identified a high awareness with poor level of knowledge on breast cancer among women of reproductive age. The practice of breast examination was high with level of education identified as a significant predictor for breast cancer screening practice. There is need to create and strengthen breast cancer awareness campaign through all available media platforms and in schools not only for improved breast cancer screening practices but very importantly to improve knowledge on its presentation, risk factors and benefits of early detection and treatment for better health outcome.
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Obi Andrew Ifeanyichukwu
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- DOI 10.9734/IJTDH/2015/15449
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