SONOGRAPHIC ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFICIENCY OF BREAST SELF EXAMINATION
Author(s): Christiana Ifeyinwa Obiora; Samuel Archibong Efanga; Itoro Efanga
Institute(s): 1 Radiology Department, University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar; 2 Radiology Department, University of Calabar, Calabar; 3 Radiography and Radiological sciences Department, University of Calabar, Calabar
Volume 4 / Issue 1
Abstract
Globally, several campaigns are on-going towards sensitizing women on screening methods for breast cancer. One of these screening methods is breast self-examination (BSE) which is geared towards the early detection of breast lumps. However, many women are incompetent in the practice of BSE and a constant reminder of this shortcoming may produce a loss of self-belief and interest in the practice. During the period of consistent incompetent BSE practice, a malignant breast lump may develop and only be discovered after it had spread to other organs. The aim of this study is to assess the efficiency of the practice of BSE among women in Calabar, Cross River State.
Number of Pages: 10
Number of Words: 4532
First Page: 47
Last Page: 56