Naslov
Psychoeducational Aspects of Breast Self-examination

Autori
Sabol, Ruža ; Zemba, Jana ; Martinec, Renata

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
"Art and Science in Life Potential Development" / - Zagreb : Croatian Psychosocial Oncology Association, 1999

Skup
International Symposium on Complementary Supportive Therapies "Art and Science in Life Potential Development"

Mjesto i datum
Hvar, Hrvatska, 16.05.1999. - 21.05.1999

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
Psychoeducation; Breast Self-examination

Sažetak
Purpose: In absence of a public education program of breast awareness and breast self-examination (BSE) along with a lack of medical equipment, breast cancer happens to be too often diagnosed only at a late stage. In the European community, 84% women know that they should practise BSE, mainly through the so-called "shower cards" containing the instructions for BSE. In addition, a pilot project to teach BSE with "Breast Awareness Teaching Aid" - a tool for demonstration of the correct way of performing BSE, has been lounched this year. Methods: During their home visit, 10 family care nurses from four health institutions demonstrate properly performed BSE with teaching aid. A questionnaire including 26 questions has been composed in order to examine woman`s breast awareness and their attitude towards BSE. The whole study includes 200 woman aged 18-60 years. After five months the same women are to be questioned again. Conclusion: It is expected that at least 80% of women will learn how to perform BSE, of whom 40% will gain a habit of regular BSE.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

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