FAKTOR YANG BERHUBUNGAN DENGAN PEMERIKSAAN PAYUDARA SENDIRI (SADARI) DALAM UPAYA DETEKSI DINI KANKER PAYUDARA PADA SISWI REMAJA DI SMAN 2 KENDARI TAHUN 2023

Abstrak

Background: Cancer that develops in breast tissue is known as breast cancer. When cells in the breast's preexisting tissues proliferate out of control and replace healthy breast tissue, breast cancer results. Aims: This research aims to determine the relationship between knowledge, attitudes, support from health workers and information media on breast self-examination behavior among teenage female students at SMAN 2 Kendari 2023. Methods: Analytical study using a cross-sectional design is the methodology employed. A portion of the 68 female SMAN 2 Kendari students made up the sample. Staratified proportional random sampling is the method used to carry out the sampling process. Questionnaires are used as data collection tools to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and support of healthcare professionals and the media. At α = 0.005%, the data were examined using the chi-square test. Results: The findings indicated that information (p = 0.002) Knowledge and breast self-examination behavior and attitude were significantly correlated (p = 0.000). There was a correlation (p = 0.003) between attitude and the behavior of breast self-examination and support from healthcare professionals. Support from healthcare professionals and the practice of self-examination of the breast were related (p = 0.000). Conclusion: Consequently, there is a connection between informational media and the practice of self-examination of the breast.

Kata kunci

• Attitude
• Breast Self-Examination Behavior
• Information Media
• Support from Health Workers
• knowledge