KNOWLEDGE OF TEENAGE GIRLS ON BREAST SELF-EXAMINATION BEHAVIOR (BSE) Rohani Siregar
Medika Suherman University
Abstract
Breast Self-Examination (BSE) is an early detection of breast cancer that can be done by teenage girl since early stage. Early detection of breast cancer can reduce mortality by 25-30%. The results of a preliminary study of 6 teenage girls there are 4 young women who have never practiced BSE routinely after menstruation. This type of research is a quantitative survey, with a cross sectional approach. The population in this study were all Teenage Girls Class X SMK Negeri 2 Karawang. Sampling was carried out in total population with a sample of 150 respondents. Data was collected by distributing questionnaires using google form. The data analysis technique used was univariate and bivariate with chi square test. Univariate analysis showed that of the 150 respondents studied there were 96 respondents (64%) who had low knowledge, and 126 people (84%) of class X teenage girls had never done BSE. Chi square statistical test showed a significant relationship between knowledge about breast self-examination (BSE) and BSE behavior with a p value of 0.02. It was concluded that there was a need for counseling from health workers about reproductive health for teenage girl, especially about the practice of breast self-examination (BSE), as an early detection of breast cancer.
