Patistea E, Chliaoutakis J, Darviri C, Tselika A
Faculty of Nursing, University of Athens, Greece.
Cancer Nurs. 1992 Dec;15(6):415-21.
A comparative correlational study was conducted to examine the knowledge and frequency of breast self-examination (BSE) by Greek health care professionals. A total of 268 women working in primary health care centers constituted the sample. The women were 22-64 years of age. Subjects reported low levels of knowledge about BSE and facts related to breast cancer. Multiple regression analysis showed significant relationships between level of knowledge and profession, number of years of health-related education, and frequency of BSE. The sample's frequency of practice of BSE was limited. Only 34.7% of the participants claimed to practice BSE on a monthly basis. Multiple regression analysis revealed statistically significant correlations between BSE behavior and marital status, professional experience with breast cancer, and level of knowledge. The level of knowledge of the participants is considered to be inadequate, taking into account that they work in settings where primary health care is offered. Courses of preventive medicine and health education should be incorporated in medical and nursing curricula.
开展了一项比较相关性研究，以调查希腊医护人员对乳房自我检查（BSE）的了解程度和进行频率。共有268名在初级保健中心工作的女性构成了样本。这些女性年龄在22至64岁之间。受试者报告称对BSE及与乳腺癌相关事实的了解程度较低。多元回归分析表明，知识水平与职业、与健康相关的教育年限以及BSE频率之间存在显著关系。该样本进行BSE的频率有限。只有34.7%的参与者声称每月进行一次BSE。多元回归分析揭示了BSE行为与婚姻状况、乳腺癌专业经验以及知识水平之间存在统计学上的显著相关性。考虑到参与者在提供初级保健的环境中工作，其知识水平被认为不足。预防医学和健康教育课程应纳入医学和护理课程。
