Lalita Saini,
Vishali Chauhan,
Atul Khajuria,
- Assistant professor, Department Allied Health Sciences, Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab, India
- Assistant professor, Department Allied Health Sciences, Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab, India
- 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)]
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):-.
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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Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions
Volume | 14 |
Issue | 03 |
Received | 28/09/2024 |
Accepted | 04/10/2024 |
Published | 18/11/2024 |