Abstract

There is to date a deficit in the knowledge and practice of breast self-examination (BSE) especially in developing countries. Knowledge on breast cancer and practice of BSE among student nurses was assessed in this study. Barriers to effective BSE practice have been identified and recommendations have been made.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Author Details

Christiana Okantey, MPhil, BA; Gifty Osei Berchie, MSc; Susanna Aba Abraham, MPH; Dorcas Frempomaa Agyare, MN, BSc -- School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana

Sigma Membership

Alpha Omicron

Lead Author Affiliation

University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, Ghana

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

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Keywords:

Breast Self-examination, Knowledge, Practice

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Knowledge of breast cancer and the practice of breast self-examination among female student nurses

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

There is to date a deficit in the knowledge and practice of breast self-examination (BSE) especially in developing countries. Knowledge on breast cancer and practice of BSE among student nurses was assessed in this study. Barriers to effective BSE practice have been identified and recommendations have been made.