Assessment of Nurses’ Practices Regarding Breast Self-Examination | ||||
Mansoura Nursing Journal | ||||
Volume 10, Issue 2, July 2023, Page 113-127 PDF (807.8 K) | ||||
Document Type: Original Article | ||||
DOI: 10.21608/mnj.2023.340372 | ||||
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Authors | ||||
Shiamaa Fathy 1; Nagwa El- Feshawy* 2; Amina El-Nemr* 3 | ||||
1B.S.c-Nursing, Nursing Specialist at Mansoura General Hospital | ||||
2Lecturer of Woman's Health and Midwifery Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University, Egypt | ||||
3Professor of Woman's Health and Midwifery Nursing Department, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University, Egypt, | ||||
Abstract | ||||
Background: Breast self-examination (BSE) is a simple screening tool that has an effective role in early detection of any abnormalities in the breasts. Aim: The current study aimed to assess nurse's practice regarding breast self-examination. Study design: A ddescriptive cross sectional study design was utilized. Setting: The study was conducted at Temai El-Amdid Central Hospital, Mansoura city, Dakahlia Governorate. Sample type: A convenient sample was used. Study subjects: the study subjects included 193 nurses who were working at the previous mentioned setting. Tools: Two tools were used for data collection; A structured interview questionnaire and Observational checklist. Results: The study showed that more than half of the studied nurses knew that the suitable time for BSE, and most of them knew that BSE is important for early detection of breast cancer. Also, about two-thirds of them correctly inspect both breasts for symmetrical shape, size and inspect nipple & areola. Despite, the majority of the studied nurse’s correctly palpated breasts by the palmer surface, but they inappropriately verified any mass for site tenderness, size, and shape. Furthermore, most of them correctly expressed the nipples for any discharge, and examined the axilla area for any nodes. Conclusion: About two-thirds of the studied nurses had a satisfactory level regarding inspection, while most of them had unsatisfactory level regarding breast palpation. In addition, there was a significant relationship between average scores of practice and nurses who had personal or family history of breast tumors. Recommendations: Training sessions including (simulator, videos, and films) should be designed to enhance nurses’ competences regarding BSE practice. | ||||
Keywords | ||||
Assessment; Breast self-examination; Nurses | ||||
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