Knowledge, attitudes and practice of breast cancer screening among female personnel of Walailak University. (18th October 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kotepui, Manas; Piwkham, Duangjai; Chupeerach, Chaowanee; Duangmano, Suwit
• Is Part Of: Health expectations. Volume 18:Number 6(2015)
• Page Start: 3069
• Page End: 3078
• Publication Date: 2014-10-18
• Subjects: attitudes -- breast cancer screening -- knowledge -- practice -- Walailak University; Medical policy -- Periodicals; Public health -- Periodicals; Health planning -- Periodicals; 362.105
• DOI: 10.1111/hex.12292
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1369-6513

Abstract

Abstract: Background: Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide. Methods: This study aimed to assess the knowledge, awareness and practice of breast cancer screening for early detection of breast cancer among female personnel at a university. A cross‐sectional descriptive study was administered to female personnel of Walailak University in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand. Data were analysed by SPSS version 16. Results: Among total of 217 female personnel, the lecturers and laboratory scientists and general officers had a significantly higher mean knowledge score about the practice of breast cancer screening than temporary employees ( P < 0.0001). The level of education and income of respondents may be involved with this difference in knowledge ( P < 0.05). Conclusion: This study concludes that knowledge about the practice of breast cancer screening could be attributed to different career groups, level of education and income of respondents. There is a very urgent need for regular learning courses for personnel concerning knowledge about the practice of breast cancer screening especially for those personnel with less formal education and low income.