Breast Cancer Knowledge Among Nurses in Karachi
Author Information
Author(s): Ahmed Faiza, Mahmud Sadia, Hatcher Juanita, Khan Shaista M
Primary Institution: The Aga Khan University
Hypothesis
What is the level of knowledge of breast cancer risk factors among registered female nurses in teaching hospitals of Karachi?
Conclusion
Only about one-third of the nurses had good knowledge about breast cancer risk factors, indicating a need for improved education.
Supporting Evidence
- 35% of nurses had good knowledge of breast cancer risk factors.
- Nurses from private schools had significantly better knowledge.
- Knowledge was associated with professional exposure to breast cancer patients.
Takeaway
Most nurses in Karachi don't know enough about breast cancer risks, which means they can't help women as well as they should.
Methodology
A cross-sectional survey was conducted using stratified random sampling in seven teaching hospitals, with 609 registered female nurses interviewed using a structured questionnaire.
Potential Biases
The exclusion of one private hospital may limit the generalizability of the findings.
Limitations
The study's reliability coefficient was low, indicating potential issues with the knowledge assessment tool.
Participant Demographics
The mean age of participants was 32 years, with 83% having basic nursing education and 44% graduating from private nursing schools.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.0001
Confidence Interval
95% CI: 2.93, 6.10
Statistical Significance
p<0.0001
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