Assessment of Women’s Knowledge of Mastitis at Indus International Hospital, Punjab


Year : 2024 | Volume : 14 | Issue : 03 | Page : –
    By

    Lalita Saini,

  • Vishali Chauhan,

  • Atul Khajuria,

  1. Assistant professor, Department Allied Health Sciences, Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab, India
  2. Assistant professor, Department Allied Health Sciences, Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab, India
  3. Director, LS Center for Public Health & Allied Health Sciences, Desh Bhagat University, Pubjab, India

Abstract

Mastitis is a non-cancerous inflammatory condition of the breast, often resulting from infection, which can impact the mammary gland’s structures. It is a relatively frequent condition, affecting between 5% and 33% of women during lactation at some point in their lives. Typical clinical signs include pain in one breast, redness (erythema), and swelling, often accompanied by flu-like symptoms such as fever, chills, and body aches. Upon examination, the affected breast usually shows localized redness, swelling, and tenderness. Breast self-examination (BSE) is a self-administered screening method aimed at the early detection of breast cancer, which women can perform at home. It is considered a valuable tool for increasing women’s awareness of their breast tissue, empowering them to detect any abnormalities early. This study aims to evaluate healthcare workers’ knowledge about mastitis and breast self-examination at Indus International Hospital, Derabassi. Objectives are to compare the level of knowledge regarding self-breast examination and mastitis among different healthcare workers on the basis of their occupation. To compare the level of knowledge among healthcare workers on the basis of their education qualification. A self-administered questionnaire was utilized to evaluate participants’ knowledge of mastitis and breast self-examination. Total 98 healthcare worker included in this study GDA were (22.4%), Physician (6.12%), Gynecology nurses (15.3 %%), Nurses from ICU (8.3%) Radiology staff (7.14%), Dialysis technician (7.14%), receptionist (15.3%), Medical Lab (8.16%). A cross sectional study was conducted at Indus International Hospital from October 2023 to March 2023. Physician and nurses has more knowledgeable than other health care workers.

Keywords: Mastitis, Knowledge, Malignancy, Awareness, Lactation

[This article belongs to Research & Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions (rrjohp)]

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Lalita Saini, Vishali Chauhan, Atul Khajuria. Assessment of Women’s Knowledge of Mastitis at Indus International Hospital, Punjab. Research & Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions. 2024; 14(03):-.
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Lalita Saini, Vishali Chauhan, Atul Khajuria. Assessment of Women’s Knowledge of Mastitis at Indus International Hospital, Punjab. Research & Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions. 2024; 14(03):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/rrjohp/article=2024/view=183769


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Volume 14
Issue 03
Received 28/09/2024
Accepted 04/10/2024
Published 18/11/2024


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