Tekirdağ Namık Kemal Üniversitesi Hastanesi Aile Hekimliği polikliniğine başvuran 18 yaş üstü kadın hastaların meme kanseri ve tarama yöntemleri hakkındaki bilgi düzeyi ve davranışlarının değerlendirilmesi
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2023
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Tekirdağ Namık Kemal Üniversitesi
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Özet
Polikliniğine başvuran 18 yaş üstü kadın hastaların meme kanseri ve taramaları hakkındaki bilgi, tutum ve davranışlarını değerlendirmek, kadınlarda farkındalık oluşturmak, bilgi seviyelerini yükseltmek ve meme kanseri taramalarına olan katılımın artmasını sağlamaktır. Çalışmamız, tanımlayıcı ve kesitsel analitik tipte olup 01.01.2023 ile 01.06.2023 tarihleri arasında aile hekimliği polikliniğine başvuran 18 yaş üzeri 252 kadın hasta ile görüşülmüş ve katılımcılara 47 soruluk bir anket uygulanmıştır. Veri analizleri, SPSS 25.0 kullanılarak yapılmıştır. Tüm analizlerde p<0.05 istatistiki açıdan anlamlı kabul edilmiştir. Araştırmamıza katılan kişilerin yaş otaması 34,43±12,15'tir. Katılımcıların %59,1'inin evli, %77,4'ünün üniversite mezunu, %58,3'ünün çalışan kişiler olduğu görülmüştür. Katılımcılardan %60,3'Ü KKMM yaptığını, %32,5'İ KMM yaptırdığını ve 40 yaş üstü olanların %60,5'i MMG çektirdiğini belirtmiştir. Katılımcıların büyük çoğunluğu MK'nın kadınlarda en sık görülen kanser olduğunu, erken tanınabildiğini ve tedavi edilebildiğini bilmiştir. Katılımcıların MK belirtilerine dair bilgileri MK risk faktörlerine yönelik bilgilerine oranla daha yüksek bulunmuştur. Meme kanseri hakkında bilgi almış olmanın, MK ve tarama yöntemlerinin bilinme ve uygulanma durumunu anlamlı şekilde artırdığı tespit edilmiştir. Sonuç olarak meme kanseri hakkında kadınları bilinçlendirmek ve taramalara katılım oranlarını artırmak için; hekimler tarafından her muayenede bilgi verilip hatırlatılması, tüm ülkede düzenli eğitim programları planlanması ve bu konuda daha etkili bir takip sistemi oluşturulması gerektiğini düşünmekteyiz.
Breast cancer (BC) is a rapidly increasing disease among women worldwide. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial, which can be achieved through screening programs. The objective of our study is to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to breast cancer and screening among female patients aged 18 and above, visiting Tekirdağ Namık Kemal University Hospital Family Medicine Polyclinic. The goal is to enhance awareness, knowledge, and participation in breast cancer screenings among women. Our study is cross-sectional and descriptive. We conducted interviews with 252 female patients aged 18 and above, who visited the family medicine outpatient clinic between January 1, 2023, and June 1, 2023. A 47-question questionnaire was administered to the participants. Data analysis was carried out using SPSS 25.0. A significance level of p<0.05 was applied for all analyses. The age range of the participants in our research was 34.43±12.15. Of the participants, 59.1% were married, 77.4% were university graduates, and 58.3% were employed. In terms of self-examination, 60.3% of participants reported practicing breast self- examination, while 32.5% underwent clinical breast examination. Moreover, 60.5% of those above the age of 40 underwent mammography. The majority of participants were aware that BC is the most common cancer in women, and that it can be diagnosed and treated in its early stages. Participants demonstrated better knowledge of BC symptoms compared to their understanding of BC risk factors. The study revealed that obtaining information about breast cancer significantly correlates with increased knowledge and utilization of BC screening methods. In conclusion, to raise awareness about breast cancer and encourage screening participation among women, it is recommended that physicians provide information and reminders during regular examinations. Furthermore, organizing consistent training programs nationwide and establishing a more effective follow-up system are essential steps to consider.
Breast cancer (BC) is a rapidly increasing disease among women worldwide. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial, which can be achieved through screening programs. The objective of our study is to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to breast cancer and screening among female patients aged 18 and above, visiting Tekirdağ Namık Kemal University Hospital Family Medicine Polyclinic. The goal is to enhance awareness, knowledge, and participation in breast cancer screenings among women. Our study is cross-sectional and descriptive. We conducted interviews with 252 female patients aged 18 and above, who visited the family medicine outpatient clinic between January 1, 2023, and June 1, 2023. A 47-question questionnaire was administered to the participants. Data analysis was carried out using SPSS 25.0. A significance level of p<0.05 was applied for all analyses. The age range of the participants in our research was 34.43±12.15. Of the participants, 59.1% were married, 77.4% were university graduates, and 58.3% were employed. In terms of self-examination, 60.3% of participants reported practicing breast self- examination, while 32.5% underwent clinical breast examination. Moreover, 60.5% of those above the age of 40 underwent mammography. The majority of participants were aware that BC is the most common cancer in women, and that it can be diagnosed and treated in its early stages. Participants demonstrated better knowledge of BC symptoms compared to their understanding of BC risk factors. The study revealed that obtaining information about breast cancer significantly correlates with increased knowledge and utilization of BC screening methods. In conclusion, to raise awareness about breast cancer and encourage screening participation among women, it is recommended that physicians provide information and reminders during regular examinations. Furthermore, organizing consistent training programs nationwide and establishing a more effective follow-up system are essential steps to consider.
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Tıp Fakültesi, Aile Hekimliği Ana Bilim Dalı
Anahtar Kelimeler
Aile Hekimliği, Family Medicine
