Insight of Saudi Women towards Breast Self-Examination in Qurayyat, Northern Saudi Arabia
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| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-205146
ABSTRACT
Background:
Implementing early detection’s sustainable programs of breast cancer is fundamental for better disease management. Therefore, the present study aimed to assess the insight of Saudi women towards Breast self-examination (BSE) in Qurayyat, Northern Saudi Arabia.Methodology:
This descriptive study included 620 Saudi volunteers living in the city of Qurayyat, Northern Saudi Arabia. Women who denied to participate in the breast self-examination workshop were included for perception assessment.Results:
A previous BSE was experienced by 217/620 (35%). “Previous knowledge about BSE”, (response=536) good knowledge 217 (40%), poor knowledge 208 (39%), know nothing 111 (21%).Conclusion:
There is relatively lower knowledge regarding BSE and its related factors in Northern Saudi Arabia. Saudi Northern women have positive attitudes towards health education and training on BSE.
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IMSEAR (Asie du Sud-Est)
Type d'étude:
Étude de dépistage
Année:
2019
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Article
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