Claim Missing Document
Check
Articles

Found 2 Documents
Search

Lacked of Breast Cancer Awareness of Indonesian Rural Women: A Descriptive Study to Adult Women in District Pangandaran, Indonesia Alfarafisa, Nayla M.; Bashari, Muhammad H.; Usman, Hermin A.; Nurcahyani, Arima KSD; Pramesti, Defi A.; Azizah, Dika WN.; Yuliani, Lala; Rakhman, Putri HA.; Huda, Fathul
Pharmacology and Clinical Pharmacy Research Vol 8, No 3 (2023)
Publisher : Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.15416/pcpr.v8i3.53586

Abstract

Breast cancer remains a significant global health challenge, particularly in low and middle-income countries like Indonesia. Patients with advanced metastatic breast cancer have a dismal prognosis. A cancer promotion program’s failure can be attributed to low awareness of breast cancer. This descriptive study aimed to evaluate breast cancer awareness among adult women in District Pangandaran, Indonesia. Data was gathered in July 2018 from 189 individuals using a verified Breast Cancer Awareness Measure instrument developed by Cancer Research UK. Results revealed a concerning lack of awareness among participants regarding various breast cancer risk factors, symptoms, and screening practices. Additionally, reluctance to seek medical help due to fear of diagnosis was observed, particularly among housewives without health insurance. These findings highlight the urgent need for comprehensive health programs to enhance breast cancer awareness and promote early detection strategies tailored to the Indonesian population, especially in rural areas. Healthcare providers and public health workers play a vital role in this effort, along with implementing innovative health promotion policies by the government to improve cancer prevention programs.
THE RELATIONSHIP OF PEER SUPPORT WITH BREAST SELF EXAMINATION BEHAVIOR IN ADOLESCENT WOMEN Sukmawati, Sukmawati; Yuliani, Lala; Nurhakim, Furkon; Mamuroh, Lilis; Widiasih, Restuning
Jurnal Aisyah : Jurnal Ilmu Kesehatan Vol 9, No 2 (2024): September
Publisher : Universitas Aisyah Pringsewu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30604/jika.v9i2.2825

Abstract

Breast cancer is the highest case in women every year. Breast cancer can attack all age groups including adolescents. Breast self-examination behavior (BSE) is one of the most effective methods of early detection of breast cancer. One of the factors that influence the practice of BSE in young women is peer support. Aims: to determine the relationship of peer support with breast self-examination behavior (BSE) in adolescents. Design of this study was the descriptive correlational. The sample consisted of 219 students of SMAN Sumedang with proportionate random sampling technique. The instrument of this study was the BSE behavior and peer support questionnaires. The instrument was tested for validity and reliability, the result was a validity test 0.3 and a reliability test of 0.9. Result: the majority of respondents (80.8%) did not practice BSE, peer support to almost all teenage girls (91.3%) in the low support category. Peer support and BSE behavior in young girls had a significant relationship (sig. 2-tailed = 0,000). Based on the results of the study, it was concluded that the   practice of BSE and peer support in teenage girls were in low category, there was a significant relationship between the two. It is hoped that health workers can collaborate with schools to provide continuous health education about the importance of BSE for young women.