Assessment of the knowledge on breast self-examination among women in selected tertiary hospital at kelambakkam, kancheepuram district, tamil nadu, india

Abstract

The research approach used for the present study was descriptive research design which involves the assessment of the knowledge on breast self-examination among women in selected tertiary hospital, Kelambakkam, Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu, India. The sample of the study was chosen by purposive sampling technique, which includes 256 womens who are in hospital. The data collection was validated and reliability was determined and pilot study was conducted, following which the data collection was carried out. Data procured was interpreted by descriptive and inferential statistics. Analysis of data was executed in terms of frequency percentage distribution, mean and standard deviation, chi-square test for the assessment of knowledge on breast self-examination among women. The study finding was revealed that 17.58% had inadequate knowledge, 56.64% had moderate knowledge and 25.78% had adequate knowledge. Most of the women had a moderate level of knowledge on breast self examination practices. In assessing associate the level of knowledge on breast self-examination with the selected demographic variables among women with age 30-50 years it shows various frequency and percentages and it is very important to do find the association of level of knowledge. In regarding to any history of level of knowledge on breast self-examination among women with age 30-50 years is significant association between age, number of childrens, education and occupation (p value =<0.05). There is no significant association with the other demographic variables with the level of knowledge on breast self-examination among women.