Precocious detection of breast cancer in Crato-CE - doi: 10.5020/18061230.2003.p3

Authors

  • Andrea Gomes Linard Universidade de Fortaleza
  • Francisco Cleudy Amorim Universidade Regional do Cariri
  • Fátima Antero Sousa Machado Universidade Regional do Cariri

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5020/324

Keywords:

Neoplasias mamárias/prevenção & controle, Auto-exame de mama, Enfermeiras, Promoção da saúde, Enfermagem em saúde comunitária, Saúde da mulher

Abstract

This study aims to describe and assess early diagnosis of breast cancer in women in the city of Crato, CE - Brazil. Two semi-structured interviews were applied to patients and nurses of Family Health Centers. Results show that a few professional nurses in illequipped facilities make effective use of breast examination techniques. However, patients know little about breast self-examination (BSE) and its importance, rarely performing it. The authors believe the necessary quality improvement involve professional and managerial staff in order to reach all patients.

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Author Biographies

Andrea Gomes Linard, Universidade de Fortaleza

Enfermeira, Mestre em Enfermagem, Professora Adjunto da Universidade de Fortaleza (UNIFOR), Bolsista da FUNCAP.

Francisco Cleudy Amorim, Universidade Regional do Cariri

Acadêmico de Enfermagem do 8o semestre da Universidade Regional do Cariri (URCA), Bolsista do Programa de Iniciação Científica – PIBIC/Funcap.

Fátima Antero Sousa Machado, Universidade Regional do Cariri

Enfermeira, Mestre em Enfermagem, Professora Adjunto do Curso de Enfermagem da Universidade Regional do Cariri (URCA).

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Published

2012-01-03

How to Cite

Linard, A. G., Amorim, F. C., & Machado, F. A. S. (2012). Precocious detection of breast cancer in Crato-CE - doi: 10.5020/18061230.2003.p3. Brazilian Journal in Health Promotion, 16(1), 3–9. https://doi.org/10.5020/324

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 1 (2003)

Section

Original Articles

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