Keywords:
Breast self-examination, breast awareness, knowledge assessment, women, outpatient departments, health education
Abstract
Assessment of knowledge on breast self-examination should go hand-in-hand with breast changes awareness, proper help seeking behavior, and understanding of screening limits. This manuscript outlines a framework for such an assessment based on a hospital setting cross-sectional design targeting women ages 18-65 who attend general outpatient departments. The simulated analytical sample includes 300 women evaluated using a questionnaire including 12 questions. Correct answers receive 1 point and result in scores ranging from zero to twelve. The mean score equals 5.20 and 46.0%, 36.0% and 18.0% are low, middle, and high scorers, respectively. Awareness of breast self-examination before this study is reported by 64.0%, however, only 32.0% know that scheduled self-examination is not proven to reduce breast cancer mortality. Being previously educated on breast health is linked with scores of six points and above, with unadjusted prevalence ratio 1.77 (95% confidence interval: 1.46-2.15). Simulated results illustrate a consistent framework rather than empirical results. Knowledge assessment should focus on accurate breast health knowledge without promoting self-examination as an alternative to appropriate clinical evaluation and screening.
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How to cite
Dr. Trushna Tembhekar (2026). Knowledge Regarding Breast Self-Examination Among Women Attending General Outpatient Departments. International Journal for Research in Management & Pharmacy, 15(11), 24-29.
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