From Awareness to Action: Assessment of Breast Cancer, Self-Examination, and Mammography Knowledge with Subsequent Screening Among Urban Women
Abstract: Background: The most common cancer among women worldwide is breast cancer. It can be detected at an early stage through self - examination and mammography. This study aimed to assess the awareness of Breast cancer, breast self - examination (BSE) and Mammography among women in an urban area of western Maharashtra. Materials and Methods: This was a cross - sectional study conducted in an urban area. The study subjects were women >35 years of age, attending Urban Health Centre OPD. Socio - demographic factors and awareness about Breast cancer and its screening methods was recorded in pre - designed and pre - tested proforma by interviewing them. All the participants are screened for Breast Cancer using Mammography. The data is analysed with the help of suitable statistical methods. Results: 34 women were participated in the study.30 (88%) were aware of the disease Breast Cancer.16 (47%) were aware of Breast Self - Examination.8 (23%) were never done Brest Self - examination. Only 32% of women were aware of mammography screening. There is significant association of level of education of women and awareness of breast self - examination and mammography (p
Keywords: Breast Cancer, Awareness, Mammography, Screening, Urban Area
How to Cite?: Dr. Keerthana C, Dr. Sambasivan Venkat, Dr. Ravindra Balaram Gurav, "From Awareness to Action: Assessment of Breast Cancer, Self-Examination, and Mammography Knowledge with Subsequent Screening Among Urban Women", Volume 14 Issue 1, January 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1184-1187, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25121134607, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25121134607