The relationship of socio-demographic characteristics and knowledge of breast cancer on stage of behavioral adoption of breast self-examination

Moey, Soo Foon and Abdul Mutalib, Aaina Mardhiah and Che Mohamed, Norfariha and Saidin, Nursyahirah (2020) The relationship of socio-demographic characteristics and knowledge of breast cancer on stage of behavioral adoption of breast self-examination. AIMS Public Health, 7 (3). pp. 620-633. E-ISSN 2327-8994

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Abstract

Abstract: Background/aim: In Malaysia, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. As such, early diagnosis and screening practices are important to increase the survival rate. Breast self-examination (BSE) is one of the main screening methods for breast cancer. Socio-demographic characteristics and knowledge of breast cancer are amongst the crucial roles in determining women’s behavioral adoption in performing BSE. This study aims to assess the relationship of socio-demographic factors and knowledge of breast cancer on the stage of behavioral adoption of BSE among Malaysian women in Kuantan, Pahang. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 520 women from three different government health clinics in Kuantan and IIUM Family Health Clinic from February to April 2018. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire on socio-demographic factors and knowledge of breast cancer and its effect on the behavioral adoption of BSE. Results: Significant difference was found between socio-demographic characteristics and behavioral adoption of BSE. However, only breast screening and the best time for screening were found to be significant with the behavioral adoption of BSE and knowledge of breast cancer. Conclusion: It is found that most women in Kuantan, Pahang perform BSE but were still unaware of the importance of performing BSE for early breast cancer detection. This study was expected to enhance women's awareness of the benefits of performing BSE.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	7455/82909
Uncontrolled Keywords:	breast self-examination; behavioral adoption; breast cancer; socio-demographic; knowledge
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HM Sociology > HM1 Sociology (General and theoretical) H Social Sciences > HM Sociology > HM1001 Social psychology H Social Sciences > HM Sociology > HM481 Theory. Method. Relations to other subjects H Social Sciences > HM Sociology > HM831 Social change
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences > Department of Diagnostic Imaging and Radiotherapy Kulliyyah of Allied Health Sciences
Depositing User:	Dr Soo Foon Moey
Date Deposited:	24 Sep 2020 15:21
Last Modified:	24 Sep 2020 15:21
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/82909

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