The determinants of early breast cancer detection via breast self-examination (BSE) in Denpasar, Bali
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- DOI: https://doi.org/10.15562/phpma.v6i1.7 |
- Published: 2018-07-01
Open Access & Peer Reviewed
Multidisciplinary Journal of Public Health
and Preventive Medicine
Multidisciplinary Journal of Public Health
and Preventive Medicine
Abstract
Abstract
Background and purpose: Breast cancer is the leading cause of death in females, followed by colorectal cancer. Early detection of breast cancer can be done through breast self-examination (BSE). BSE behaviour is influenced by an individual’s level of knowledge and perceptions of the procedure. This study examines the determinants of BSE behaviour in married women aged 15-49 in six villages in the working area of Puskesmas (public health centre) II in West Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia.
Methods: A cross-sectional survey was employed with 180 respondents selected by multistage random sampling. Data were collected using standardised questionnaire carried out from November-December 2016. Multiple poisson regression was used to identify the determinants of the BSE behaviours.
Results: The proportion of respondents who performed BSE in the three months prior to interview is 55.6%, and, of these, 50.0% reported performing BSE regularly. Multivariate analysis shows the significant determinants of BSE are: high-school and above (APR= 2.03; 95%CI:1.41 to 2.92); having a good knowledge of BSE (APR=1.41; 95%CI:1.09 to 1.82); perceived benefits  (APR=2, 24; 95%CI:1.53-3.29); perceived low barrier (APR=1.63; 95%CI:1.16-2.29); and high self-efficacy (APR=1.50;95%CI:1.16-1.95).
Conclusions: Level of education, good knowledge of BSE, perceived benefits, perceived low barriers, and high level of self-efficacy are the significant determinants of BSE practice. These findings suggest that education on BSE should be enhanced, particularly for women with lower levels of education.
How to Cite
Febriyanti, N. M. A., Lubis, D., Wirawan, D. N., Suariyani, N. L. P., & Karmaya, M. (2018). The determinants of early breast cancer detection via breast self-examination (BSE) in Denpasar, Bali. Public Health and Preventive Medicine Archive, 6(1), 37–41. https://doi.org/10.15562/phpma.v6i1.7
