Factors Predicting the Utilization of Breast Cancer Screening Services among Women Working in a Private University in Ogun State, Nigeria
Journal Title: Asian Journal of Medicine and Health - Year 2017, Vol 8, Issue 1
Abstract
Aims: To examine the factors predicting the utilization of breast cancer screening services among women working in a private university in Ogun State. Study Design: A cross-sectional descriptive study. Place and Duration of Study: A private University in Ogun State, Nigeria. Data collected between June and September 2016. Methodology: One Hundred and Eighty-seven (187) participants were randomly selected using multi-stage and proportional sampling techniques. Participant completed a questionnaire that assessed the predicting factors and screening practices. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 21 and presented as frequencies and percentages. Multiple regression analysis was used to test the hypotheses. Level of significance was set at a P ≤ 0.05. Results: Majority (54.5%) of the respondents had moderate knowledge of breast cancer as a deadly disease that needs to be prevented. Majority (65.8%) of the respondents also failed to practice breast self-examination. Partners acceptance of breast cancer screening services and knowledge of breast cancer screening were predictors ((F (1, 187) = 9.060; P = 0.00; F (2, 187) = 10.989; P = .013) of breast cancer screening services utilization while knowledge of breast cancer symptoms and risks was not. Fear of cancer and death is not a predictor of the utilization of breast cancer screening with F (1,187) =3.384; P=0.00. Conclusion: Findings from this study showed that there is a need for continuous public awareness for breast cancer screening services. Through this, women would develop confidence in performing the procedure correctly.
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Ojewole, Foluso, Muoneke, Noela
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