Self-Awareness of Women of Reproductive Age in The Early Detection of Breast Cancer: Systematic Reviews

Abstract

Background: Advanced breast cancer can be prevented by early detection which can be carried out independently by a woman of childbearing age. The results of breast self-examination are highly dependent on the thoroughness, sensitivity, and intelligence level of the woman. The discovery of risk factors and dangers of breast cancer returned to women's awareness about. Without awareness, women will not carry out examinations, whether it is BSE or mammography, even if they are free of charge. Purpose: This systematic review aims to systematically review international research related to empowering social networks in breast cancer over the last decade as reported in English journals from various countries. Methods: Source tracing strategy from three electronic databases: Proquest, PubMed, EBSCO, MEDLINE with a limit of 2010 to 2020. The inclusion criteria used were articles related to self-awareness and breast cancer published online in English, had space research in communities from various countries. Results: The search results obtained 112 articles, while those that fit the inclusion criteria were 22 articles. Based on the analysis of the 22 articles related to women's self-awareness in early detection of breast cancer, 6 important things were found, namely awareness about risk factors for breast cancer, efforts to detect early breast cancer, knowledge about self-awareness in early detection of breast cancer, strategies for increasing self-awareness, factors that hinder self-awareness in early detection of breast cancer and recommendations for the prevention of advanced breast cancer. Conclusion: The self-awareness of women of childbearing age in conducting breast self-examination is still low. This is indicated by respondents who have a fairly good level of knowledge, have not carried out breast self-examination. Variables that influence self-awareness in carrying out breast self-examination are social networks (mothers, husbands, teachers, students, and breast cancer survivors), level of knowledge, young age, occupation (agricultural workers, textiles, non-health workers and medical workers). , social status, and family history of breast cancer.