Abstract

MOURAO XAVIER GOMES, Ludmila et al. Knowledge and practice of breast self-examination by academic nursing. Rev Cubana Enfermer [online]. 2012, vol.28, n.4, pp.465-473. ISSN 0864-0319.

Background: the self-examination possibilities evaluation and early detection of alterations breast. Besides, it does not replace physical exam performed by the qualified health professional for this activity. The realization frequency influences directly the accuracy method and stimulates the self-care. Objective: verify if the female nursing undergraduate students performed the breast self-examination. Method: this is a descriptive study with cross-sectional approach, performed in undergraduate degree nursing located in the city of Montes Claros, Minas Gerais, Brazil. The subjects were 202 female nursing undergraduate students from the private institution of higher education. The collect tool was the structured questionnaire elaborated by the own researchers and validated in pilot study. The project was submitted to appreciation and approved by the Research Ethic Committee. Results: it was showed the most of participants said do not perform periodically the breast self-examination. The most information resource was the internet, television and faculty. Among the participants, the most affirmed already have got the information. The main barrier was forgetfulness and do not know the correct technique. Conclusion: it is recommended to rethink ways of teaching-learning the subject in universities, in pursuit of meaningful learning and for women; future nurse may take responsibility for their health and understand their role as a caretaker from the prevention of breast cancer and assuming self-care.

Keywords : breast neoplasms; self-examination; women's health; students Nursing; nursing.

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