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.
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
N/A
Keywords:
Breast Self-examination, Knowledge, Practice
Recommended Citation
Okantey, Christiana; Berchie, Gifty Osei; Abraham, Susanna Aba; and Agyare, Dorcas Frempomaa, "Knowledge of breast cancer and the practice of breast self-examination among female student nurses" (2017). Convention. 288.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/posters_2017/288
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.
Description
44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.