Manas Kotepui1, Duangjai Piwkham1, Chaowanee Chupeerach2, Suwit Duangmano3. 1. Medical Technology Program, School of Allied Health Sciences and Public Health, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand. 2. Institute of Nutrition, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand. 3. Department of Medical Technology, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide. METHODS: This study aimed to assess the knowledge, awareness and practice of breast cancer screening for early detection of breast cancer among female personnel at a university. A cross-sectional descriptive study was administered to female personnel of Walailak University in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand. Data were analysed by SPSS version 16. RESULTS: Among total of 217 female personnel, the lecturers and laboratory scientists and general officers had a significantly higher mean knowledge score about the practice of breast cancer screening than temporary employees (P < 0.0001). The level of education and income of respondents may be involved with this difference in knowledge (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: This study concludes that knowledge about the practice of breast cancer screening could be attributed to different career groups, level of education and income of respondents. There is a very urgent need for regular learning courses for personnel concerning knowledge about the practice of breast cancer screening especially for those personnel with less formal education and low income.
BACKGROUND:Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide. METHODS: This study aimed to assess the knowledge, awareness and practice of breast cancer screening for early detection of breast cancer among female personnel at a university. A cross-sectional descriptive study was administered to female personnel of Walailak University in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand. Data were analysed by SPSS version 16. RESULTS: Among total of 217 female personnel, the lecturers and laboratory scientists and general officers had a significantly higher mean knowledge score about the practice of breast cancer screening than temporary employees (P < 0.0001). The level of education and income of respondents may be involved with this difference in knowledge (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION: This study concludes that knowledge about the practice of breast cancer screening could be attributed to different career groups, level of education and income of respondents. There is a very urgent need for regular learning courses for personnel concerning knowledge about the practice of breast cancer screening especially for those personnel with less formal education and low income.
Authors: R Bastani; A E Maxwell; J Carbonari; R Rozelle; J Baxter; S Vernon Journal: Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev Date: 1994 Jan-Feb Impact factor: 4.254
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