Recognition and comprehension of breast awareness among hospital staff: a questionnaire survey using the explanatory leaflet in Japan.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed to assess the recognition and understanding of breast awareness (BA) among hospital staff, a group considered influential in disseminating information about health. Compared to the traditional approach of breast self-examination (BSE), BA has gained prominence as a concept focused on early detection. The study also explored the effectiveness of an informational leaflet in conveying BA concepts.

Methods

We conducted an online, voluntary, and anonymous questionnaire survey at St. Luke's International Hospital in Japan, where approximately 1,000 breast cancer surgeries are performed annually. The survey comprised three sections: pre-leaflet questions, the informational leaflet, and post-leaflet questions.

Results

From a pool of 500 completed q

SUBMITTER: Takehara Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11430380 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature