Knowledge and attitude on breast self examination

Breast cancer appears to be a disease of both the developing and developed worlds. It is the leading type of cancer in women. Aim: To assess the knowledge and attitude among women on breast self examination. Methodology: quantitative descriptive survey research design was adopted. A sample of 50 women was selected using convenient sampling technique. Data was collected using structured questionnaire and a 5 point rating scale. Data analysis was done using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The test scores reveals among 50 women 22 (44%) had inadequate knowledge, 16 (32%) had moderate knowledge, and 12 (24%) had adequate knowledge. 12 (24%) had low attitude, 19 (38%) had medium attitude, and 19 (38%) had high attitude. Conclusion: Early detection and prompt treatment offer the greatest chance of long term survival. 2 clinical breast examination (CBE), breast self examination (BSE) are the secondary preventive measures used to screen breast cancer in early stages3