A Descriptive study of the knowledge, attitudes and practices on breast cancer among women ages 30 - 60 years old in Antipolo and San Diego Streets, Sampaloc, Manila /
A Descriptive study of the knowledge, attitudes and practices on breast cancer among women ages 30 - 60 years old in Antipolo and San Diego Streets, Sampaloc, Manila /
Janice F. Abadilla, Ma. Eileen V. Alvarez, Sherylle R. Arcet, Alexander T. Bacud, Tricia C. Biag, Boy M. Buensuceso, Rechell J. Bulandoz, Gay T. Cabuntocan, Jonjon U. Carvajal, Emerson B. Catudio, Flerida S. Co, Dennis R. Costales, Joan P. Cruz, Maria Pamela L. Deoferio, Ronald B. Ejercito, Anna Marie V. Garcia, Gina Alma Guzman, Myleen T. Guzman, Blessie Hernandez, Alicia I. Inoncillo, Michael F. Javier, Ronald G. Javier and Louie P. Lantano.
- Manila: Department of Community and Family Medicine, FEU-NRMF, 1998.
- 28 pages: illustrations, tables; 28 cm.
Includes appendices and bibliographical references.
Abstract: This study evaluated the KAP on Breast Cancer among women ages 30 - 60 years old in Antipolo and San Diego Streets, Sampaloc, Manila. A total of 50 subjects participated in the study regardless of their civil status, educational attainment and economic status. With the use of a 10-item questionnaire, the data were gathered. It was analyzed and tabulated, and for easy interpretation, graphs were used. Data revealed that the main source of information was through the mass media such as television and movies (26%), newspapers magazine/comics (16%) and radio (14%). The researchers were able to identify barriers that hinders the early detection of Breast Cancer: lack of financial support (20%) and fear of test results (15%) were the most identified by the subjects from the list of barriers. Most of the respondents believe that Breast Cancer is acquired through sleeping in prone position (>35%) and that consulting a doctor (39%) is the most common attitude towards Breast Cancer. Majority of the subjects identified Breast Mass (44%) as the most common clinical manifestation followed by breast discharge (24%). It was also revealed that surgical operation (48%) is the most known treatment for Breast Cancer. Because of the gathered data, the researchers conclude that more women were still unaware and have misconception about the disease, therefore, mass media should be more maximally utilized for a more intensified information drive regarding the disease and its prevention.
Thesis - Department of Community & Family Medicine
M CFM 1998 0006
Includes appendices and bibliographical references.
Abstract: This study evaluated the KAP on Breast Cancer among women ages 30 - 60 years old in Antipolo and San Diego Streets, Sampaloc, Manila. A total of 50 subjects participated in the study regardless of their civil status, educational attainment and economic status. With the use of a 10-item questionnaire, the data were gathered. It was analyzed and tabulated, and for easy interpretation, graphs were used. Data revealed that the main source of information was through the mass media such as television and movies (26%), newspapers magazine/comics (16%) and radio (14%). The researchers were able to identify barriers that hinders the early detection of Breast Cancer: lack of financial support (20%) and fear of test results (15%) were the most identified by the subjects from the list of barriers. Most of the respondents believe that Breast Cancer is acquired through sleeping in prone position (>35%) and that consulting a doctor (39%) is the most common attitude towards Breast Cancer. Majority of the subjects identified Breast Mass (44%) as the most common clinical manifestation followed by breast discharge (24%). It was also revealed that surgical operation (48%) is the most known treatment for Breast Cancer. Because of the gathered data, the researchers conclude that more women were still unaware and have misconception about the disease, therefore, mass media should be more maximally utilized for a more intensified information drive regarding the disease and its prevention.
Thesis - Department of Community & Family Medicine
M CFM 1998 0006
