A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Breast Self examination among Female Population 20 40years in Selected Rural Area in Varanasi U.P

A Descriptive study to assess the knowledge regarding Breast Self examination among female population 20 40years in selected sundarpur, at Varanasi. This study aimed to assess the knowledge regarding Breast Self examination among the female Population. Objective The main objective of the study is to assess the level of knowledge regarding Breast self examination among the female population and association between selected demographic variables and knowledge regarding Breast self examination among female population. Methods – A Quantitative research approach and descriptive research design was used. the sample size of 50 females 20 40 years were selected by using purposive sampling technique. The written consent was obtained from samples. The tool used was. Performa of demographic variables, self structured knowledge questionnaire. Assessment of preexisting level of knowledge done by administering knowledge questionnaire. Result The result of the study revealed that the majority of samples 70 of sample subjects had inadequate knowledge and 20 had moderate level of knowledge and 10 had adequate level of knowledge. Conclusion The study concluded that females had inadequate knowledge regarding breast self examination process and steps and there is a strong need to improve the knowledge level of females in rural community area. Mrs. Neelam Maurya | Mrs. Poonam Pandey "A Descriptive Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Breast Self-examination among Female Population (20-40years) in Selected Rural Area in Varanasi (U.P.)" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-6 | Issue-6 , October 2022, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd52033.pdf Paper URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/medicine/nursing/52033/a-descriptive-study-to-assess-the-knowledge-regarding-breast-selfexamination-among-female-population-2040years-in-selected-rural-area-in-varanasi-up/mrs-neelam-maurya