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American Journal of Advances in Nursing Research

Volume 11, Issue 1, 2024
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American Journal of Advances in Nursing Research
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XXX-XXXX (Print), 2349 – 0691 (Online)
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bi-annual
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Abstract
Title
RISK FACTORS OF BREAST CANCER AMONG MARRIED WOMEN
Author
C.Nallathai1, Dr. Rajathi Sakthivel2*, Dr. Hemamalini M
Email
rajathisakthi80@gmail.com
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Breast Cancer, Risk factors, Married women, Identification and awareness
Abstract
Globally, cancer is a major public health problem and the incidence is increasing rapidly in many low- and middle-income countries due to the epidemiological transition. Breast cancer is the leading cancer in females in many countries including India, hence risk factors estimation aims to plan and prioritize health care services including both diagnostic and treatment facilities. This study aims to identify risk factors of breast cancer among married women.in Chennai. The quantitative, descriptive research design was adopted. All married women between 20-60 years of age and residing in selected areas of Chennai were included as sample. Non-probability convenient sampling technique was used to select 100 samples. A check list developed by the investigator was used to assess the risk factor of breast cancer. Through structured interview method the data were collected and analyzed by descriptive & inferential statistics. Among 100 samples, 39 % were in the age group of 31- 40 years, 89 % women were home makers and nearly half of them resided in urban areas. Regarding the assessment of risk factors among married women, 70 % had no risk, 25% were in low risk, 5% only were in moderate risk group and no one was in high-risk group. Regarding association, women were in menopause stage, illiterate and nulliparity had significant at P < 0.05%. The study findings depicted that; identification of risk factor makes warning sign to all women go for breast cancer screening approach aids to prevent and early identification of new cases
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