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Sithara, Ayisha
- Assess the Awareness Regarding Early Identification, Prevention and Management of Breast Cancer among Early Adult Women
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1 MES College of Nursing, Palachode (P.O), Kolathur Via, Perinthalmanna, Kerala- 679338, IN
2 MES College of Nursing, Palachode P.O, Kolathur, Perinthalmanna, Kerala-679338, IN
1 MES College of Nursing, Palachode (P.O), Kolathur Via, Perinthalmanna, Kerala- 679338, IN
2 MES College of Nursing, Palachode P.O, Kolathur, Perinthalmanna, Kerala-679338, IN
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Asian Journal of Nursing Education and Research, Vol 9, No 1 (2019), Pagination: 4-8Abstract
Breast cancer is the most common female cancer worldwide representing nearly a quarter (23%) of all cancers in women. Breast cancer is a complex disease and even now the primary cause is unknown. Diagnosis of breast cancer at early stage contributes to increases the survival rate of women. This study aim was to assess the awareness regarding breast cancer among early adult women in selected community areas of Perinthalmanna and also distributing pamphlet regarding causes, diagnosis and early identification and treatment of breast cancer. Methods and materials: This study was conducted using quantitative research approach-non experimental descriptive research design was used. Purposive sampling technique was used to select the samples of 60 early adult women. The tools used for the data collection were Performa to collect socio-demographic variables, semi structured self administered questionnaire were used to assess the awareness of women regarding breast cancer. The collected data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: Regarding the level of awareness of breast cancer among early adult women, 7% had adequate awareness, 60% had moderate awareness, and 33% had inadequate awareness. There is a significant association with the health information and family monthly income (p<0.05) but no association with age, education, occupation, type of family, dietary pattern, residence, religion, marital status, family history.Keywords
Breast Cancer, Awareness, Early Adult Women, Early Identification, Pamphlet.References
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