RESEARCH PAPER
Knowledge of women concerning breast cancer prevention in selected socio-demographic conditions
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Zakład Medycyny Rodzinnej i Pielęgniarstwa Środowiskowego, Katedra Onkologii i Środowiskowej Opieki Zdrowotnej, Wydział Nauk o Zdrowiu, Uniwersytet Medyczny w Lublinie
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Koło Naukowe przy Katedrze Onkologii i Środowiskowej Opieki Zdrowotnej, Wydział Nauk o Zdrowiu, Uniwersytet Medyczny w Lublinie
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Studia Doktoranckie, Zakład Medycyny Rodzinnej i Pielęgniarstwa Środowiskowego, Katedra Onkologii i Środowiskowej Opieki Zdrowotnej Wydział Nauk o Zdrowiu, Uniwersytet Medyczny w Lublinie
Corresponding author
Grzegorz Nowicki
Zakład Medycyny Rodzinnej i Pielęgniarstwa Środowiskowego, Katedra Onkologii i Środowiskowej Opieki Zdrowotnej, Wydział Nauk o Zdrowiu, Uniwersytet Medyczny w Lublinie, ul. Staszica 4-6, 20-081 Lublin
Zakład Medycyny Rodzinnej i Pielęgniarstwa Środowiskowego, Katedra Onkologii i Środowiskowej Opieki Zdrowotnej, Wydział Nauk o Zdrowiu, Uniwersytet Medyczny w Lublinie, ul. Staszica 4-6, 20-081 Lublin
Med Og Nauk Zdr. 2016;22(1):59-65
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ABSTRACT
Introduction:
Breast cancer is one of the most common, among women, oncological diseases and constitutes a serious health and social problem in Poland. Knowledge of methods concerning its early detection, risk factors and prevention methods are key issues in the fight against breast cancer in women.
Aim:
Evaluation of the level of knowledge regarding risk factors and prevention of breast cancer in women according to selected socio-demographic characteristics: age, education, nature of work, family history of breast cancer.
Material and Methods:
The study was conducted in March and April 2014. The material included a group of 144 women. The method of a diagnostic survey was use. The research tools used in the study were a questionnaire consisting of a test of knowledge concerning risk factors and prevention of breast cancer, and demographics questions.
Results:
The risk factors for breast cancer most frequently mentioned by women were: genetic burden (88.9%; n = 128), history of breast cancer in the family (66%; n = 95) and age (54.5%; n = 78), long-term use of oral contraceptives (49.3%, n = 71), and a history of endometrial cancer or ovarian cancer (45.1%; n = 65). The majority of respondents were not aware (65%; n = 93) which nutrients may increase the risk of breast cancer. However, up to 64.6% (n = 93) of respondents correctly believed that some foods could increase the risk of illness. Nearly all respondents (93.1%; n = 134) knew that walking, swimming and jogging are forms of physical activity which are the most recommended for leading a healthy lifestyle. The vast majority of respondents (82.6%; n = 120) understood the need for performing breast self-examination, which should commence at 20 years of age, with a frequency of once a month (72.2%; n = 104) within 2–3 days after menstruation stops (62.5; n = 90).
Conclusions:
More than a half of the surveyed women presented sufficient knowledge about breast cancer and its prevention. Furthermore, almost 39% of respondents showed an insufficient degree of knowledge, and less than 11% of the respondents presented a good knowledge on the topic. None of the surveyed presented a very good level of knowledge regarding breast cancer and its prevention. Moreover, women with higher levels of education (p <0.05) and performing mental work (p <0.001) exhibited a statistically significant higher level of knowledge concerning risk factors and prevention of breast cancer.
Breast cancer is one of the most common, among women, oncological diseases and constitutes a serious health and social problem in Poland. Knowledge of methods concerning its early detection, risk factors and prevention methods are key issues in the fight against breast cancer in women.
Aim:
Evaluation of the level of knowledge regarding risk factors and prevention of breast cancer in women according to selected socio-demographic characteristics: age, education, nature of work, family history of breast cancer.
Material and Methods:
The study was conducted in March and April 2014. The material included a group of 144 women. The method of a diagnostic survey was use. The research tools used in the study were a questionnaire consisting of a test of knowledge concerning risk factors and prevention of breast cancer, and demographics questions.
Results:
The risk factors for breast cancer most frequently mentioned by women were: genetic burden (88.9%; n = 128), history of breast cancer in the family (66%; n = 95) and age (54.5%; n = 78), long-term use of oral contraceptives (49.3%, n = 71), and a history of endometrial cancer or ovarian cancer (45.1%; n = 65). The majority of respondents were not aware (65%; n = 93) which nutrients may increase the risk of breast cancer. However, up to 64.6% (n = 93) of respondents correctly believed that some foods could increase the risk of illness. Nearly all respondents (93.1%; n = 134) knew that walking, swimming and jogging are forms of physical activity which are the most recommended for leading a healthy lifestyle. The vast majority of respondents (82.6%; n = 120) understood the need for performing breast self-examination, which should commence at 20 years of age, with a frequency of once a month (72.2%; n = 104) within 2–3 days after menstruation stops (62.5; n = 90).
Conclusions:
More than a half of the surveyed women presented sufficient knowledge about breast cancer and its prevention. Furthermore, almost 39% of respondents showed an insufficient degree of knowledge, and less than 11% of the respondents presented a good knowledge on the topic. None of the surveyed presented a very good level of knowledge regarding breast cancer and its prevention. Moreover, women with higher levels of education (p <0.05) and performing mental work (p <0.001) exhibited a statistically significant higher level of knowledge concerning risk factors and prevention of breast cancer.
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