The knowledge and practices on breast self-examination of middle aged women on selected barangays in the City of Imus, Cavite

Date of Completion

1-2019

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Keywords

breast self-examination

Abstract

This study utilized a correlational design. Convenience sampling was used to select female respondents with the age range 40-65 years old. A self-made questionnaire comprised of 35 items was used to obtain data. Analysis of variance, frequency, independent sample t-test, percentage, mean, standard deviation and Spearman rho were the statistical tests applied. The following conclusions were drawn: 1) Majority of the respondents were married, had a monthly family income of P40,000 and below, college graduate, had no family history of breast cancer, had no history of breast surgery, and in menopause state; 2) The respondents had a high level of knowledge regarding breast self-examination; 3) The respondents had a low level of practice of the breast self-examination; 4) The level of knowledge of the respondents differed significantly in terms of civil status, monthly family income, educational attainment, family history of breast cancer, history of breast surgery, and reproductive status; 5) The level of practice of the respondents differed significantly in terms of civil status, monthly family income, educational attainment, family history of breast cancer, history of breast surgery, and reproductive status; 6) Most of the respondents had high level of knowledge but low level of practice on breast self-examination.

First Advisor

Daisy H. Alberto

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