A Descriptive study to assess the knowledge regarding Breast Self-examination among female population (20-40years) in selected sundarpur, at Varanasi. This study aimed to assess the knowledge regarding Breast Self-examination among the female Population. Objective - The main objective of the study is to assess the level of knowledge regarding Breast self-examination among the female population and association between selected demographic variables and knowledge regarding Breast self-examination among female population. Methods – A Quantitative research approach and descriptive research design was used. the sample size of 50 females (20-40 years) were selected by using purposive sampling technique. The written consent was obtained from samples. The tool used was. Performa of demographic variables, self-structured knowledge questionnaire. Assessment of preexisting level of knowledge done by administering knowledge questionnaire. Result - The result of the study revealed that the majority of samples 70% of sample subjects had inadequate knowledge and 20% had moderate level of knowledge and 10% had adequate level of knowledge. Conclusion-The study concluded that females had inadequate knowledge regarding breast self-examination process and steps and there is a strong need to improve the knowledge level of females in rural community area.
Breast cancer, Breast self-examination, Menopause, Malignancy, Mammography
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