ASSESSMENT OF THE SOURCE AND ADEQUACY OF INFORMATION ON BREAST CANCER TO WOMEN IN ANIOCHA SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT, DELTA STATE.

Emma Mamu Odume, Uche Patricia Ekwugha (PhD)

Abstract


The study is aimed at Assessment of the source and adequacy of information on breast cancer to women in Aniocha South local government, Delta State To achieve the objective of this study, the researcher adopted the survey method as the research design. The questionnaire was used as instrument to collect primary data. The data collected were subjected to empirical analyses using tables and simple percentages. Based on the data analyzed, the study found among other things that majority of the respondents is aware of the existence of breast cancer but, only a few are knowledgeable about its early indications and the fact that it can be prevented if diagnosed early. The study thus recommended that Community leaders and religious leaders as well as health workers should be encouraged to join hands with government and other concerned bodies in creating adequate information on this deadly but preventable disease.


Keywords


Breast Cancer information, Media Communication, Assessment, Breast Self Examination (BSE)

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