Knowledge about timely detection of CaCu and mammary
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Keywords
Cervix neoplasms, Breast neoplasm, Knowledge
Abstract
Introduction: cervical and breast cancer are a major public health problem; therefore, the objective of this study is to identify the level of knowledge and frequency of examinations on timely detection of them, in health sector personnel.
Material and methods: a cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out in 291 workers from five institutions of the Health Sector, in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico. A measuring instrument was constructed to assess the level of knowledge and frequency in the practice of examinations on timely detection of cervical and breast cancer, obtained through rounds with experts (oncologist, gynecologist, epidemiologist and teacher) divided into five sections ; a pilot test was applied with Kuder Richardson to measure consistency and reliability.
Results: average age of 36 ± 23 years; 88.6% have knowledge about timely detection of cervical cancer and 11.4% do not. Regarding the detection of breast cancer, 56.4% know and 43.6% do not; p = 0.017 statistically significant value between the two groups. Spearman correlation test, coefficient of 0.28 without correlation between knowledge and practice of the cervical cancer examination; the breast cancer examination was 0.90, there being a positive correlation between knowledge and practice.
Discussion: the main causes for not being tested for cervical cancer are ignorance of the technique of manual self-examination of the breast and laziness and, in the case of cervical cancer, the first cause is neglect and the second cultural factors related to the intimacy and shame.
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