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Resumen Objetivo: Evaluar la asociación entre el conocimiento con la práctica y sus dimensiones sobre la prevención de cáncer de mama, en estudiantes del programa de estudios de Enfermería de la Universidad Católica Sedes Sapientiae, 2022. Materiales y métodos: Estudio transversal y correlacional con un total de 224 estudiantes de Enfermería. Se utilizaron cuestionarios autodirigidos para medir las variables. La prueba estadística fue la regresión logística binaria en base de Odds ratio crudo con Intervalo de confianza del 95 % y su valor de ≤ 0,05. Resultados: El conocimiento sobre la prevención del cáncer de mama (OR = 1,77 IC = 1,03 - 3,03 p = 0,038) se asoció con la práctica sobre la prevención del cáncer de mama. Además, el 57,59 % de los estudiantes conoce sobre la prevención del cáncer de mama y el 54,02 % presentó una práctica inadecuada. Conclusión: Los estudiantes que conocen las medidas preventivas del cáncer de mama lo practican. Además, un poco más de la mitad de los estudiantes conoce sobre el cáncer de mama, pero no lo practica adecuadamente. Se recomienda que en los programas de Enfermería se incorporen más cursos sobre salud pública o desalud comunitaria y que tanto mujeres como hombres practiquen medidas de detección temprana.

Abstract Objective: To evaluate the association between knowledge with practice and its dimensions on the prevention of breast cancer in students of the Nursing study program of the Universidad Católica Sedes Sapientiae, 2022. Materials and methods: Cross-sectional and correlationalstudy with a total of 224 Nursing students. Self-administered questionnaires were used to measure the variables. The statistical test was binary logistic regression based on crude odds ratio with 95% confidence interval and its value of ≤ 0.05. Results: Knowledge about breast cancer prevention (OR = 1.77 CI = 1.03 - 3.03 p = 0.038) was associated with practice about breast cancer prevention. In addition, 57.59% of the students know about the prevention of breast cancer and 54.02% presented an inadequate practice. Conclusion: students who know the preventive measures of breast cancer practice it. In addition, a little more than half of the students know about breast cancer, but do not practice it properly. It is recommended that Nursing programs incorporate more courses on public or community health and that both women and men practice early detection measures.

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INTRODUCTION: There is evidence that the percentage of adolescents that practice testicular self-examination is low. OBJECTIVE: To assess the short-term and long-term (6 months) impact in male adolescents of an educational intervention on the knowledge of testicular self-examination and attitude toward it. METHODS: We conducted a quasi-experimental pre-test post-test study in male adolescents. A questionnaire was validated to assess knowledge on testicular self-examination and attitudes towards it (awareness, intentions, and behaviour). The educational intervention was group-based and consisted in an instructional talk with the aid of diagrams and brochures. The questionnaire was administered before and after the intervention. A follow-up was scheduled 6 months later, and the talk was delivered again, with administration of the questionnaire before and after. RESULTS: The study included 139 adolescents with a median age of 14 years. We found an improvement in knowledge (18.3% vs 78.9%; P = 0.02) and attitude (5.6% vs 53.5%; P = 0.02) after the initial intervention. At the 6-month follow-up (n=98), there was no change in knowledge (87.0% vs 93.0%; P = 0.671), but attitude improved after the second intervention (58.0% vs 78.0%; P = 0.009). CONCLUSION: An educational intervention on testicular self-examination improved the proportion of adolescents with an adequate attitude (5.6% vs 53.5%) and adequate knowledge (18.3% vs 78.9%). The repetition of the intervention at 6 months increased the proportion of adolescents with an adequate attitude (53.5% vs 86.4%).

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Introducción: El cáncer de mama constituye en la actualidad un problema de salud pública, tanto en América Latina como a nivel mundial, por su frecuencia y aumento progresivo en el número de mujeres que lo padecen. Objetivo: Identificar la morbilidad oculta por cáncer de mama y sus factores de riesgo en la población femenina de 30 años y más en el Consultorio Médico de la Familia No. 6 del Policlínico Camilo Torres Restrepo. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo transversal para identificar algunos factores de riesgo del cáncer de mama en la población femenina perteneciente al Consultorio Médico de la Familia N° 6, del Policlínico Docente Camilo Torres Restrepo, de enero a diciembre del 2022. La población de estudio estuvo conformada por las 131 mujeres de 30 años y más, las cuales fueron pesquisadas a través de entrevista y examen físico de las mamas. Para el análisis de los datos se emplearon números absolutos y porcentajes como medidas de resumen. Resultados: El sedentarismo, la obesidad/sobrepeso y el tabaquismo, fueron los factores de riesgo de mayor prevalencia con el 41,2 % y 29,8 % respectivamente. El 53,4 % de las mujeres manifestaron no realizarse el autoexamen de mama. El 94,7 % de las mujeres presentaron examen físico negativo y un 5,3 % fue dudoso. Conclusiones: Factores de riesgos relacionados con los estilos de vida como el sedentarismo, la obesidad/sobrepeso y el tabaquismo, fueron los factores de riesgo más frecuentes. A pesar de la mayoría de las mujeres presentar examen físico negativo, la no realización del autoexamen de mama, pudiera contribuir al aumento de la morbilidad por esta enfermedad en la población de estudio.

Introduction: Breast cancer is currently a public health problem both in Latin America and worldwide, due to its frequency and progressive increase in the number of women who suffer from it. Objective: To identify hidden morbidity due to breast cancer and its risk factors in the female population aged 30 years and over in medical office No. 6, of the Camilo Torres Restrepo Polyclinic. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out to identify some risk factors for breast cancer in the female population belonging to the Family Medical Office No. 6, of the Camilo Torres Restrepo Teaching Polyclinic, from January to December 2022. The population of the study was comprised of 131 women aged 30 and over, who were screened through an interview and physical examination of the breasts. For data analysis, absolutes numbers and percentages were used as summary measures. Results: Sedentary lifestyle, obesity/overweight and smoking, were the most frequent risk factors with 41.2% and 29.8% respectively. 53.4% of women stated that they did not perform breast self-examination. 94.7% of the women had a negative physical examination and 5.3% were doubtful. Conclusions: Risk factors related to lifestyles such as a sedentary lifestyle, obesity/overweight and smoking were the most representative risk factors. Despite the fact that most women present a negative physical examination, not performing a breast self-examination could contribute to an increase in morbidity from this disease in the study population.

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O pé diabético é um crescente problema de saúde pública por ser uma complicação incapacitante, mas com caráter prevenível, de 50 a 70% das úlceras de pés são evitáveis, diminuindo o risco de amputações. Para tanto, requer dos profissionais da saúde vigilância constante e ensino das mudanças no comportamento de autocuidado com os pés das pessoas com diabetes mellitus. Nesta direção, há carência de recursos tecnológicos de aplicação móvel para a promoção de hábitos de autoexame e autocuidado com os pés. Desta forma, o objetivo foi o desenvolvimento do protótipo de aplicação móvel "Pés em dia" baseado na metodologia centrada no usuário a fim de apoiar a pessoa com diabetes no autocuidado e autoexame dos pés. Como também, realizar a validação de conteúdo do protótipo por peritos da área de saúde mediado pelo instrumento Suitability Assessment of Materials (SAM) e a validação de usabilidade por peritos da área de tecnologia e informática e as pessoas e familiares com diabetes mellitus mediado pelo Smartphone Usability QuestionnaiRe (SURE). Na elaboração o protótipo teve sua apresentação estrutural e virtual com 21 telas e seu conteúdo organizado em nove telas primárias no menu, doze telas na área dos usuários com os agendamentos, as checagens de autocuidado e autoexame planejados de modo individual. As telas principais oferecem: "Cuide-se" a apresentação, o funcionamento, utilização e créditos, o "Autoexame" e diferenciam as situações dos pés em "pés sem ferida" e "pés com ferida cicatrizadas". E em outra tela "Passos do Autoexame" com textos informativos, multimídias de apoio, achados no autoexame, vídeos do teste do toque para sensibilidade, imagens dos testes de circulação, recursos domésticos, e o reconhecimento das deformidades comuns no contexto da pessoa com DM. O estudo foi realizado na Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, e no desenvolvimento realizou grupos focais com usuários e equipe desenvolvedora para elencar as necessidades do protótipo. Utilizou-se a engenharia de software com compatibilidade para o sistema Android, a linguagem KOTLIN, a estrutura Activity e Fragments e o recurso Navigation Drawer Layout, disponível em Android Studio vídeos e elementos gráficos no Camtasia Studio e Adobe Fireworks, que foram exportados em MP4, JPG e PNG, e armazenados no banco de dados MySQL. Para a validação de conteúdo, os 22 juízes foram selecionados pela expertise e técnica de snowballing, idade média de 37,8 anos (+-7,8), a maioria era do sexo feminino 15 (68,2%), 19 (86,4%) enfermeiros, 9 (40,9%) possuíam mestrado, e 19 (86,3%) participava de grupos de pesquisas nas temáticas de interesse. As respostas dos juízes no instrumento SAM validaram como adequado o protótipo, com o total de 40,3 pontos, (91,7%), a média de 1,85 nas seis categorias, IVCt 0,98 e Alfa de Cronbach 0,936. A maior pontuação nas respostas e IVC foi nas categorias de conteúdo, estimulação/motivação do aprendizado e ilustrações. Quanto a validação de usabilidade, os 22 juízes foram selecionados pela expertise em tecnologia de informática e validação de instrumentos e a técnica de snowballing, a maioria era do sexo masculino 16 (72,7), 6 (27,3%) graduados em Tecnologia da Informática ou Sistema de Informação, 6 (27,3%) Análise de Sistemas ou Programação de Sistemas, 7 (31,8%) com especialização acadêmica, 19 (86,4%) possuíam experiência com a temática. As respostas dos juízes expertise em informática no instrumento SURE consideraram o protótipo pertinente (nível 70 e 80) pois responderam a pontuação 104,8 na média, 22 itens foram avaliados em 100% de concordância, IVCt 0,98, Alfa de Cronbach 0,867, considerado como adequado. A validação de usabilidade pelo público alvo de pessoas com diabetes e seus familiares foi selecionada pela técnica de snowballing, participaram 37 (100%) pessoas, idade média de 48,1 anos (+-13,3), sendo que dessas 21 (56,8%) eram do sexo masculino, 26 (70,3%) com diabetes, tempo médio de 11,5 anos, e 11 (29,7%) eram familiares, 35 (94,6%) não possuía algum tipo de ferida nos pés naquele momento e 24 (64,9%) responderam que não tinham costume de utilizar este tipo de tecnologia. As respostas variaram de 75% a 94,6% de concordância, Alfa de Cronbach 0,989, considerado como adequado. Desta forma, apresenta-se um protótipo móvel "Pés em dia" para promover o autocuidado e autoexame com os pés e validado com o conteúdo e usabilidade adequadas para a literatura e disponíveis gratuitamente para a sociedade.

The diabetic foot is a growing public health problem due to its crippling complication, but with a preventable feature, 50 to 70% of the foot ulcers are preventable, decreasing the risk of amputations. Therefore, it requires constant supervision from health professionals and teaching about changes in self-care behavior with the feet of people with diabetes mellitus (DM). In this sense, there is a lack of technological resources for mobile applications to foment self-examination and self-care habits with the feet. In this way, the objective was the development of the mobile application prototype "Pés em dia" based on the user-focused methodology in order to support, with self-care and self-examination of the feet, the person with diabetes, as well as performing the content validation of the prototype by health-area experts mediated by the Suitability Assessment of Materials (SAM) tool and the usability validation by experts in technology and information technology, as well people and family members with diabetes mellitus mediated by Smartphone Usability QuestionnaiRe (SURE). In the elaboration, the prototype had its structural and virtual presentation with 21 content-organized screens in nine primary screens in the menu and twelve screens in the user's area with the schedules and self-care and self-examination checks individually planned. The mains screens offer: "Take care" as the presentation, operation, using and credits, the "Self-examination" and they differentiate the feet condition in "Feet without wounds" and "Feet with healed wounds" and in another screen "Steps of the self-examination" with informative texts and supporting multimedia and discoveries in the self-examination, touch test videos for sensitivity and images of the circulation testes, the household resources, the recognition of common deformities in the context of the person with DM. The study was conducted at the Ribeirao Preto School of Nursing. For its development, focus groups with users and the development team were carried out to list the requirements of the prototype. Software engineering with Android system compatibility was used, the KOTLIN programming language, the Activity and Fragments structure and the Navigation Drawer Layout resource, available in Android Studio, graphic and video elements in Camtasia Studio and Adobe Fireworks, in which the files were exported in MP4, JPG and PNG, and they were stored in the MySQL database. For the content validation, 22 judges were selected for their expertise and snowballing technique, average age of 37.8 years (+/- 7.8), the most were female (15 women - 68,2%), 19 nurses (86.4%), 9 had a master's degree (40,9%) and 19 (86.3%) participated in research groups on topics of interest. The answers of the judges in the SAM tool validated the prototype as adequate, with a total of 40.3 points (91.7%), an average of 1.85 in the six categories, IVCt 0.98 and Cronbach's alpha 0.936. The highest score in the responses and IVC was in the categories of content, stimulation/motivation of learning and illustrations. Regarding the usability validation, the 22 judges were selected for their expertise in computer technology and tool validation and the snowballing technique, the most of them was male (16 - 72.7%), 6 were graduated in Computer Technology or Information Systems (27,3%), 7 with academic specializations (27.3%), 19 had experience in the subject (86.4%). The answers of the computer-expert judges in the SURE tool considered the prototype relevant levels 70 and 80) as they answered to an average score of 104.8, 22 items were evaluated at 100% agreement, IVCt 0.98, Cronbach's alpha 0.867, which is considered as suitable. The usability validation by the target audience made up of people with diabetes and their families was selected by the snowballing technique, 37 people participated in (100%), average age of 48.1 (+/- 13.3), in which 21 were male (56.8%), 26 had diabetes (70.3%), average time of 11.5 years, 11 were family members (29.7%), 35 did not have any type of feet wound at the moment (94.6%)and 24 answered that they were not acquainted to this technology (64.9%). The answers ranged from 75 to 94.6% agreement, Cronbach's alpha 0.989, which was considered adequate. So, "Pés em dia" mobile prototype is presented to promote self-care and self-examination of the feet and it was validated as adequate content and usability for the literature available at no charge to society.

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Objetivo: Determinar la eficacia de un programa sobre conocimiento de autoexamen de mama en madres de estudiantes educadores de una institución educativa pública, 2018. Materiales y métodos: Enfoque cuantitativo y de tipo preexperimental en el que participaron 124 madres de alumnos educadores del 4.° año de secundaria de una institución educativa pública en 2018. Resultados: El 54,84 % de alumnos educadores eran del sexo femenino y el 45,16 %, del sexo masculino. El 98,40 % de las madres de estudiantes educadores tenía entre 35 y 59 años, el 66,10 % era conviviente, el 47,60 % tenía estudios secundarios y el 47,60 % era de religión evangélica. En el pretest, los conocimientos sobre autoexamen de mama alcanzaron un puntaje promedio de 8,94 puntos, donde el 83,10 % obtuvo un nivel bajo y el 16,90 %, un nivel medio. En el postest el puntaje promedio fue 13,48 puntos, donde el 14,52 % alcanzó un nivel alto; el 71,77 %, un nivel medio, y el 13,71 %, un nivel bajo. Hubo una diferencia significativa (p = 0,000) entre el puntaje del pretest y el postest de conocimientos sobre autoexamen de mama, lo cual demuestra la eficacia del programa educativo. Asimismo, se evidenció una diferencia significativa entre el puntaje del pretest y el postest en las dimensiones pertenecientes a los conocimientos de cáncer de mama, factores de riesgo, métodos de diagnóstico y autoexamen de mama (p = 0,000) en las madres de los estudiantes educadores. Conclusiones: Según los resultados obtenidos, se concluye que existe una eficacia del programa sobre conocimiento de autoexamen de mama en las madres de estudiantes educadores de una institución educativa pública, 2018; los resultados de la prueba estadística de Wilcoxon demostraron una diferencia significativa (p = 0,000).

Objective: To determine the effectiveness of a program on breast self-exam knowledge among peer teachers' mothers of a public educational institution, 2018. Materials and methods: A quantitative and pre-experimental research conducted with 124 mothers of peer teachers attending the 4th year of secondary school at a public educational institution in 2018. Results: Fifty-four point eight four percent (54.84 %) of the peer teachers were females and 45.16 % were males. Ninety-eight point four zero percent (98.40 %) of peer teachers' mothers aged between 35 and 59 years, 66.10 % were cohabiting, 47.60 % had secondary education and 47.60 % practiced evangelism. In the pretest, breast self-exam knowledge reached an average score of 8.94 points, out of which 83.10 % showed a low level and 16.90 % a medium level. In the posttest, the average score was 13.48 points, out of which 14.52 % showed a high level, 71.77 % a medium level and 13.71 % a low one. There was a significant difference (p = 0.000) between the pretest and posttest scores of breast self-exam knowledge, which demonstrates the effectiveness of the educational program. Likewise, a significant difference was found between the pretest and posttest scores in dimensions such as knowledge of breast cancer, risk factors, diagnostic methods and breast self-exam (p = 0.000) among peer teachers' mothers. Conclusions: Based on the results, it is concluded that the program on breast self-exam knowledge among peer teachers' mothers of a public educational institution was effective, and the Wilcoxon signed-rank test showed a significant difference (p = 0.000).

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This study aimed to evaluate the awareness and practice of breast self-examination (BSE) and the awareness of screening and risk factors for breast cancer among patients from a mastology clinic and to associate such findings with sociodemographic factors of that population. A total of 202 randomly selected patients from the outpatient clinic of the Mastology Unit of São Paulo School of Medicine were interviewed. A structured questionnaire was used and included questions regarding sociodemographic variables, questions to assess the knowledge and practice of BSE, and knowledge of mammographic screening and risk factors for breast cancer. The vast majority of patients were aware of the existence of BSE (93.1%). BSE was performed by most patients (64.9%), although only 20.3% performed it adequately. Only 21.8% of respondents showed awareness of the best screening method for breast cancer. Furthermore, 17.3% of patients showed adequate awareness of risk factors for breast cancer. The analysis of sociodemographic variables showed that older, postmenopausal, and less-educated women showed better practice of BSE. Overall, the patients had no adequate awareness of BSE, mammographic screening, and risk factors for breast cancer, and the majority failed to practice BSE adequately, particularly the group of patients with the higher level of education. These data show that educational measures regarding the practice of BSE and, especially, mammograms should be emphasized, regardless of education level or family income of the patient.

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Introduction: The breast self-examination practice can be influenced by perceived self-efficacy. This individual characteristic, defined as confidence in one's abilities to achieve a goal, can positively help women develop health-promoting behaviors that lead them to carry out routine and regular practices for the early detection of breast cancer. Objective: To determine the level of perceived self-efficacy and its relationship to the adequate practice of BSE in women over 20 years of age in Montería, Colombia. Materials and methods: Analytical study, with 867 women aged 20 years or older, selected by multi-stage random sampling. A sociodemographic survey was used for data collection, the overall self-efficacy scale and a questionnaire to measure the BSE practice. The data was stored in a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet and processed in SPSSS version 24. Results: 867 women participated, with a mean age 36.2 years (SD = 13.0). 72.6% (629) did a BSE. Only 2% (20) of the participants practice it adequately. The BSE practice was greater in women with a higher level of self-efficacy (86.2%). Conclusions: In Montería, women over 20 years of age practice BSE inappropriately, which contrasts with a high level of self-efficacy. This factor is essential to improve health care practices and conduct them on a regular basis.

Introducción: La práctica del autoexamen de mamas puede estar influida por la autoeficacia percibida. Esta característica individual, definida como la confianza en las propias capacidades para alcanzar una meta, puede ayudar de forma positiva a que las mujeres desarrollen conductas promotoras de salud y realicen prácticas de cuidado rutinarias y regulares para la detección temprana del cáncer de mama. Objetivo: Determinar el nivel de autoeficacia percibida y su relación con la práctica adecuada del AEM en mujeres mayores de 20 años de Montería (Colombia). Materiales y métodos: Estudio analítico, con 867 mujeres mayores de 20 años, seleccionadas por muestreo aleatorio multietápico. Se utilizó una encuesta sociodemográfica para la recolección de información, la Escala de Autoeficacia General Percibida y un cuestionario para medir la práctica del AEM. Los datos se almacenaron en una hoja de cálculo de Microsoft Excel y fueron procesados en el programa SPSSS, versión 24. Resultados: Participaron 867 mujeres, con una edad promedio 36,2 años (DE = 13,0). El 72,6% (629) se practica el AEM. Solo el 2% (20) de las participantes lo hacen de forma adecuada. La práctica del AEM fue mayor en mujeres con un mayor nivel de autoeficacia (86,2%). Conclusiones: En Montería, las mujeres de más de 20 años de edad practican de forma inadecuada el AEM, lo que contrasta con un alto nivel de autoeficacia. La autoeficacia es fundamental para mejorar la prácticas de cuidado de la salud y desarrollarlas de forma regular.

Introdução: A prática do auto-exame da mama pode ser influenciada pela percepção de auto-eficácia. Esta característica individual, definida como confiança nas próprias capacidades para atingir um ob- jetivo, pode ajudar positivamente as mulheres a desenvolver comportamentos de promoção da saúde e a envolver-se em práticas de cuidados de rotina e regulares para a detecção precoce do câncer de mama. Objetivo: Determinar o nível de auto-eficácia percebido e a sua relação com a prática adequada da AEM em mulheres com mais de 20 anos de idade em Montería (Colômbia). Materiais e métodos: Estudo analítico, com 867 mulheres com mais de 20 anos de idade, selecionadas por amostragem aleatória em várias fases. Foi utilizado um inquérito sociodemográfico para recolher informação, a Escala Geral de Auto-Eficácia Percebida e um questionário para medir a prática da AEM. Os dados foram armazenados numa folha de cálculo Microsoft Excel e processados em SPSSS, versão 24. Resultados: 867 mulheres participaram, com uma idade média de 36,2 anos (SD = 13,0). 72,6 % (629) dos participantes praticaram AEM. Apenas 2 % (20) dos participantes o fazem de forma adequa- da. A prática da AEM foi mais elevada nas mulheres com um nível superior de auto-eficácia (86,2%). Conclusões: Em Monteria, as mulheres com mais de 20 anos de idade praticam inadequadamente a AEM, o que contrasta com um elevado nível de auto-eficácia. A auto-eficácia é fundamental para melhorar as práticas de cuidados de saúde e desenvolvê-las numa base regular.

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BACKGROUND: Breast cancer is the first cause of death in women. Increasing knowledge about breast self-examination is expected to increase its practice. OBJECTIVE: To determine the level of knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding breast self-examination in women over 20 years of age. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Cross-sectional study through a sample survey of 503 women over 20 years of age. Sociodemographic information and data required to evaluate knowledge, practices and attitudes about self-examination were collected. To identify the relationships, a structured equation model was tested. RESULTS: The predictive capacity of the model for endogenous variables was low. The level of knowledge of the selfexamination is basic in 81.9%, 74% reported unfavorable attitudes and only 39.8% practice the self-examination. CONCLUSIONS: The study shows persistence of low levels of knowledge about the purpose of self-examination, an unfavorable attitude to carry it out and an incorrect practice of the technique.

INTRODUCCIÓN: el cáncer de mama es la primera causa de muerte en mujeres. Se espera que al incrementar el conocimiento sobre el autoexamen mamario se incremente su práctica. OBJETIVO: determinar el nivel de conocimiento, actitudes y prácticas y su relación con respecto a la autoexploración de cáncer de mama en mujeres de más de 20 años. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: estudio transversal mediante encuesta a una muestra de 503 mujeres mayores de 20 años. Se recabó información sociodemográfica y datos requeridos para evaluar conocimiento, prácticas y actitudes sobre el autoexamen. Para identificar las relaciones se probó un modelo de ecuaciones estructurales. RESULTADOS: la capacidad predictiva del modelo para variables endógenas fue baja. El nivel de conocimiento del autoexamen es básico en 81.9%, el 74% refirieron actitudes desfavorables y solo el 39.8% practican el autoexamen. CONCLUSIONES: el estudio muestra una persistencia de bajos niveles de conocimiento sobre la finalidad de la autoexploración, una actitud desfavorable para realizarla y una práctica incorrecta de la técnica.

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RESUMEN El cáncer de mama continúa siendo un flagelo para la salud de la mujer. Su detección temprana es una garantía para lograr su erradicación y garantizar mejor calidad de vida a quien lo padezca. La realización del autoexamen de mamas juega un importante papel en este sentido, sin embargo no es una práctica común entre las mujeres. Reflexionar al respecto es el objetivo de este trabajo.

ABSTRACT Breast cancer continues to be a scourge for women's health. Its early detection is a guarantee to achieve its eradication and guarantee a better quality of life to those who suffer from it. Performing a breast self-exam plays an important role in this regard, however it is not a common practice among women. Reflecting on this is the aim of this work.

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Resumen Objetivo: El objetivo del estudio fue analizar los predictores de las prácticas sobre el autoexamen de mamas en estudiantes de Enfermería de la universidad Católica Sedes Sapientiae, Lima, Perú, 2019. Metodología: Es un estudio observacional, analítico y transversal. La población estuvo conformada por 92 personas universitarias de ambos sexos. Se ejecutó una guía de evaluación para medir la técnica del autoexamen de mamas, un cuestionario autodirigido para evaluar el conocimiento de esta técnica y por último una ficha de datos para la variable realización de autoexamen de mamas, entre otras variables sociodemográficas y de formación académica. Resultados: Entre los resultados principales, se muestra que el 65.22 % de las personas estudiantes no realizó el autoexamen de mamas y el promedio de la técnica fue bajo (M=4.41) de un rango de 0 a 12 puntos. Asimismo, se evidenció que los predictores de la realización del autoexamen de mamas fueron el nivel alto de conocimiento de esta técnica (PR: 8.73; p = 0.022), la edad (PR: 1.04; p = 0.021) y capacitación (PR: 2.42; p = 0.005). Además, los predictores de la técnica fueron el conocimiento de esta (coeficiente: 1.70; p = 0.023) y la edad (coeficiente: 1.70; p = 0.023). Conclusión: En conclusión, la mayoría de estudiantes no realiza las prácticas sobre el autoexamen de mamas, además, los predictores de estas prácticas son el conocimiento sobre la técnica la edad y la capacitación. Ante estos hallazgos se deberían brindar intervenciones educativas promocionales y preventivas al estudiantado.

Abstract Aim: The objective of this study was to analyze the predictors of breast self-examination practices of nursing students at the Catholic SedesSapientiae University, Lima, Peru, 2019. Methods: It was an observational, analytical and cross-sectional study. The target population were 92 university students of both sexes. In order to analyze this, the researchers passed an evaluation guide to measure the breast self-examination technique, a self-directed questionnaire to assess this technique's knowledge, and a data sheet for the variable performance of breast self-examination, among other sociodemographic and academic training variables. Results: Part of the main results show that 65.22% of the students did not perform breast self-examinations, and the average of the technique was low with a range of 0 to 12 points (M=4.41). The results also evidenced that the predictors of the performance of the breast self-examination were the high level of knowledge of this technique (PR: 8.73; p=0.022), the age (PR: 1.04; p=0.021), and the training (PR: 2.42; p=0.005). The predictors of the technique were the knowledge about it (coefficient: 1.70; p=0.023) and the age (coefficient: 1.70; p=0.023). Conclusion: In conclusion, the majority of students did not carry out the practices on breast self-examination; likewise, the predictors of these practices are the knowledge about this technique, the age, and the training. Given these findings, educational, promotional, and preventive interventions should be provided to the students.

RESUMO Objetivo: O objetivo do estudo foi analisar os preditores das práticas de autoexame das mamas em estudantes de enfermagem da Universidade Católica Sedes Sapientiae, Lima, Peru, 2019. Metodologia: É um estudo observacional, analítico e transversal; a população era composta por 92 universitários de ambos os sexos. Foi executado um roteiro de avaliação para mensurar a técnica do autoexame das mamas, um questionário autodirigido para avaliar o conhecimento dessa técnica e, por fim, uma planilha de dados da variável realização do autoexame das mamas entre outras variáveis sociodemográficas e de treinamento acadêmico. Resultados: Dentre os principais resultados, evidencia-se que 65.22% das alunas não realizaram o autoexame das mamas e a média da técnica foi baixa (M=4.41) com variação de 0 a 12 pontos, além disso, constatou-se que os preditores da realização do autoexame das mamas foram o alto nível de conhecimento desta técnica (RP: 8.73; p= 0.022), idade (RP: 1.04; p= 0,021) e treinamento (RP: 2.42; p= 0.005); e os preditores da técnica foram o conhecimento (coeficiente: 1.70; p= 0.023) e idade (coeficiente: 1.70; p= 0.023). Conclusão: Em conclusão, a maioria das alunas não realiza as práticas sobre o autoexame das mamas, da mesma forma, os preditores dessas práticas são o conhecimento dessa técnica; idade e treinamento. Diante desses achados, intervenções educacionais, promocionais e preventivas devem ser fornecidas aos alunos.

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Introducción: el cáncer de mama es la primera causa de muerte en mujeres. Se espera que al incrementar el conocimiento sobre el autoexamen mamario se incremente su práctica. Objetivo: determinar el nivel de conocimiento, actitudes y prácticas y su relación con respecto a la autoexploración de cáncer de mama en mujeres de más de 20 años. Material y métodos: estudio transversal mediante encuesta a una muestra de 503 mujeres mayores de 20 años. Se recabó información sociodemográfica y datos requeridos para evaluar conocimiento, prácticas y actitudes sobre el autoexamen. Para identificar las relaciones se probó un modelo de ecuaciones estructurales. Resultados: la capacidad predictiva del modelo para variables endógenas fue baja. El nivel de conocimiento del autoexamen es básico en 81.9%, el 74% refirieron actitudes desfavorables y solo el 39.8% practican el autoexamen. Conclusiones: el estudio muestra una persistencia de bajos niveles de conocimiento sobre la finalidad de la autoexploración, una actitud desfavorable para realizarla y una práctica incorrecta de la técnica.

Background: Breast cancer is the first cause of death in women. Increasing knowledge about breast self-examination is expected to increase its practice. Objective: To determine the level of knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding breast self-examination in women over 20 years of age. Material and methods: Cross-sectional study through a sample survey of 503 women over 20 years of age. Sociodemographic information and data required to evaluate knowledge, practices and attitudes about self-examination were collected. To identify the relationships, a structured equation model was tested. Results: The predictive capacity of the model for endogenous variables was low. The level of knowledge of the self-examination is basic in 81.9%, 74% reported unfavorable attitudes and only 39.8% practice the self-examination. Conclusions: The study shows persistence of low levels of knowledge about the purpose of self-examination, an unfavorable attitude to carry it out and an incorrect practice of the technique.

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Introducción: El cáncer de mama es una proliferación maligna de las células epiteliales que revisten los conductos o lobulillos mamarios. Objetivo: Evaluar la efectividad de una intervención educativa sobre cáncer de mama. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio cuasi-experimental de intervención educativa sobre cáncer de mama en mujeres mayores de 30 años pertenecientes al consultorio 13 del Policlínico Pedro del Toro; de Holguín durante el 2018. La población de estudio la constituyó el total de mujeres adultas mayores de 30 años de edad, 124 pertenecientes al consultorio en estudio. La muestra quedó conformada por 80 pacientes, seleccionadas mediante el muestreo aleatorio simple. Resultados: En cuanto a las necesidades identificadas, las 80 pacientes (100 por ciento) expresaron la necesidad de conocer acerca de los factores de riesgo del cáncer de mama. Antes del programa educativo predominaron las mujeres con conocimientos inadecuados sobre prevención del cáncer de mama, autoexamen de mama y factores de riesgo (80 por ciento, 65 por ciento y 80 por ciento, respectivamente). Luego de la intervención aumentaron a suficientes: en el primer caso al 85 por ciento, en el segundo y tercero a 100 por ciento. La aplicación de dicho programa resultó efectiva en 68 féminas, para un 85 por ciento. Conclusiones: La intervención educativa fue efectiva, porque demostró un incremento en el nivel de conocimiento sobre la prevención, los factores de riesgo y el autoexamen de mama(AU)

Introduction: Breast cancer is a malignant growth of epithelial cells that line the ducts or breast lobules. Objective: To assess the effectiveness of an educative intervention about breast cancer. Methods: A quasiexperimental study of an educative intervention about breast cancer was carried out, during 2018, with women over 30 years belonging to the family medical office 13 of Pedro del Toro Polyclinic of Holguín. The study population was made up of all women aged over 30 years: 124 women, who belonged to the medical office under study. The sample was made up of 80 patients, selected by simple random sampling. Results: Regarding the identified needs, all the patients expressed the need to know about the risk factors for breast cancer. Before the educative program, women with inadequate knowledge of breast cancer prevention, breast self-examination, and risk factors predominated (80 percent, 65 percent, and 80 percent, respectively). After the intervention, this amount increased to enough: in the first case, it increased to 85 percent; in the second and third cases, it increased to 100 percent. The application of this program was effective in 68 women, accounting for 85 percent. Conclusions: The educative intervention was effective because it showed an increase in the level of knowledge about prevention, risk factors and breast self-examination(AU)

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Introducción: El autoexamen de mama y el autoexamen de testículos son métodos de detección temprana sencillos, económicos, seguros, no invasivos, que no requieren ningún instrumento especial para su ejecución y que permiten una mayor conciencia y conocimiento del propio cuerpo. Objetivo: Determinar el conocimiento de la práctica del autoexamen de mama o testículo en un grupo de estudiantes universitarios. Métodos: Estudio descriptivo, transversal. Se aplicó un cuestionario sobre conocimientos de autoexamen de mama o testículo, consumo de tabaco, alcohol y variables sociodemográficas. El análisis de datos incluyó distribución de frecuencias, porcentajes y razones de prevalencia. Resultados: Del total de la muestra, el 43,9 por ciento eran hombres, de ellos el 30,7 por ciento manifestó conocer cómo se debía realizar el autoexamen de testículo. Los masculinos pertenecientes a estratos altos, los que se encontraban cursando tercer año y quienes tenían estudios afines con la facultad de salud mostraron las mayores tasas de conocimiento. De las mujeres, el 73,7 por ciento conocía cómo realizar el autoexamen de mama, demostrando tasas mayores de conocimientos las que cursaban cuarto año, las que pertenecían a estratos altos y las que tenían estudios afines con la facultad de salud. No se encontró asociación estadística con el conocimiento del autoexamen de testículo; mientras que ser mayor de 22 años y pertenecer a estratos altos fueron factores predisponentes para el autoexamen de mama. Conclusiones: Las mujeres tienen mayor percepción de la importancia del autocuidado para su salud, a la vez que manifiestan mayor conocimiento de los procedimientos para realizar el autoexamen. No obstante, existen hombres y mujeres que no saben aún como realizarlo, de ahí la importancia de desarrollar e implementar programas de educación, prevención y promoción del autoexamen en los estudiantes universitarios(AU)

Introduction: Breasts self-examination and testicles self-examination are simple, economic, safe, non-invasive early detection's methods that do not require any special tool for their performance and that foster a higher awareness and knowledge on your own body. Objective: To determine the knowledge of the breast or testicles self-examination practice in a group of university students. Methods: Descriptive, cross-sectional study. It was performed a questionnaire on the knowledge of the breast or testicles self-examination, tobacco and alcohol consumption, and socio-demographic variables. Data analysis included frequencies and percentages distribution, and prevalence ratios. Results: From the total of the sample, 43,9 percent were men, and 30,7 percent of them expressed to have knowledge on how to perform the testicles self-examination. Males corresponding to high strata, the ones that were in third year of the major, and those who had studies related to the Health's Faculty showed higher rates of knowledge. From women, 73,7 percent knew how to perform the breasts self-examination showing higher rates of knowledge the ones that were in the fourth year of the major, the ones that belonged to higher strata and the ones that had studies related with the Health's Faculty. There was not found statistic association with the knowledge on testicles self-examination; while being older than 22 years old and belonging to high strata were predisposing factors for breasts self-examination. Conclusions: Women have higher perception of the importance for health of self-care, while they show more knowledge on the procedures to perform self-examination. Nevertheless, there are men and women that do not know yet how to perform it, that is why it is important to develop and implement programs of education, prevention and promotion of the self-examination in university students(AU)

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OBJECTIVES: In Mexico, breast cancer is often not detected until it is already at an advanced stage. Many women know about breast self-examination (BSE), but few do it correctly. BSE can assist in the early detection of breast cancer, and a valid and reliable instrument to help determine the factors of the Health Belief Model that affect the practice of BSE in Mexican women would thus be advantageous. This study evaluates the psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the Health Belief Model Scale (HBMS) for BSE and identifies the factors that influence its practice. METHODS: A cross-sectional design was used; 738 Mexican women aged 20 years and older who attended a tertiary public hospital were evaluated. The HBMS of Champion was translated into Spanish. Focus groups of women were consulted, and experts' judgments were gathered to determine content validity. RESULTS: In the exploratory factor analysis, a structure of 6 factors was obtained, and Cronbach's alpha scales ranged between 0.65 and 0.84. BSE practice was associated with age (odds ratio [OR] 1.05; confidence interval [CI] 1.03-1.07), self-efficacy (OR 1.16; CI 1.12-1.20), barriers (OR 0.953; CI 0.912-0.996), and health motivation (OR 0.907; CI 0.837-0.983). CONCLUSION: The Spanish version of the HBMS is an adequate, valid, and reliable instrument for the Mexican population that allows us to evaluate their beliefs about breast cancer and BSE, and it should also be applicable to other Spanish-speaking people. Perceived barriers, self-efficacy, and health motivation in particular should be considered in the development of health promotion programs for Mexican women.

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ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Breast cancer worries are important determinants in relation to behavior favoring breast cancer screening. OBJECTIVE: To determine the effect of theory-based training to promote breast cancer screening among women with high and low levels of breast cancer worries. DESIGN AND SETTING: Randomized controlled trial, conducted in two family health centers. METHODS: In total, 285 women were recruited. Women with low levels of breast cancer worries were included in the first intervention group (112 women) and the first control group (112 women), while women with high levels of breast cancer worries were included in the second intervention group (37 women) and the second control group (43 women). Theory-based training to promote breast cancer screening was given to intervention groups. The women's willingness to undergo breast cancer screening and breast cancer worry scores were evaluated at 1, 3 and 6 months. RESULTS: The women in the low cancer-worry intervention group performed breast self-examination more in months 1 and 6 following the training, and the women in the high cancer-worry control group performed breast self-examination more in month 3 (P < 0.05). No difference between the women who had low or high levels of breast cancer worries were observed in relation to breast self-examination, clinical breast examination or mammography (P > 0.05). CONCLUSION: The level of worry did not affect the success of theory-based training, and the training was partially effective with regard to willingness to undergo breast cancer screening.

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Resumen OBJETIVO: Identificar la influencia de la lengua dispar (tutunakú y español) entre los mensajes e instrucciones que emite el personal de salud y la de las receptoras de esa información, en particular la dirigida a la práctica de la autoexploración con fines de prevención del cáncer de mama. MATERIALES Y MÉTODOS: Estudio descriptivo, transversal, efectuado en mujeres indígenas, mayores de 20 años, a quienes se aplicó un instrumento semiestructurado para la identificación de factores de riesgo y protección de cáncer de mama. Para determinar la asociación de las variables de hablantes de totonakú con el nivel de conocimiento, prevención y riesgo de cáncer de mama se utilizó la prueba de χ2. RESULTADOS: Se estudiaron 187 mujeres; de las que 109 (58.5%) solo hablaban tutunakú y 78 (41.5%) eran bilingües (tutunakú y español). La edad promedio de las participantes fue de 43.4 años (DE ± 14.8), con límites de 20 y 80 años. En relación con la escolaridad: 93 de 109 (85.5%) de las monolingües eran analfabetas y solo 44 de las 78 (57.1%) mujeres bilingües habían concluido la educación básica. Por lo que se refiere al conocimiento del cáncer de mama, las mujeres monolingües tuvieron menor nivel de conocimiento y menor práctica de la autoexploración; solo 34 de las 78 bilingües practicaban la autoexploración. CONCLUSIÓN: Si bien el riesgo de cáncer de mama no muestra asociación con el hecho de hablar una lengua sí lo tiene, directamente, con la escolaridad, con la capacidad necesaria para comprender instrucciones que permitan la práctica de la autoexploración.

Abstract OBJECTIVE: To identify the influence of the disparate language (tutunaku and Spanish) between the messages and instructions issued by health personnel and those of the recipients of this information, in particular that directed at the practice of self-examination for the purpose of breast cancer prevention. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Descriptive, cross-sectional study, carried out on indigenous women over 20 years of age, to whom a semi-structured instrument was applied for the identification of risk factors and protection from breast cancer. To determine the association of Totonaku speakers' variables with the level of knowledge, prevention and risk of breast cancer, the test of 2 was used. RESULTS: A total of 187 women were studied; 109 (58.5%) spoke only tutunaku and 78 (41.5%) were bilingual (tutunaku and Spanish). The average age of participants was 43.4 years (SD 14.8), with limits of 20 and 80 years. With regard to schooling: 93 of 109 (85.5%) of the monolingual women were illiterate and only 44 of 78 (57.1%) of the bilingual women had completed basic education. With regard to knowledge of breast cancer, monolingual women had a lower level of knowledge and less practice of self-examination; only 34 of the 78 bilingual women practiced self-examination. CONCLUSION: Although the risk of breast cancer is not associated with speaking a language, it is directly associated with schooling, with the ability to understand instructions that allow the practice of self-examination.

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OBJECTIVES: Genotyping HPV from samples tested positive to careHPV™ assay in rural and remote areas of Brazilian territory. METHODS: A total of 5079 women were enrolled in an opportunistic screening from the Barretos Cancer Hospital, through mobile units or ambulatory unit. All careHPV™ hr-HPV positive samples were tested by a Luminex-based protocol in order to evaluate the HPV infecting types. RESULTS: Positive hr-HPV results were obtained in 10.6% (536/5068) of women. Among these cases, HPV-56 and HPV-51 were the most common types detected in 32.3% and 31.4%, respectively. HPV-53 (20.5%), HPV-18 (18.5%), HPV-58 (17.6%), HPV-52 (16.0%) and HPV-16.6%) were the other most frequent types detected. These frequencies represent prevalences of 2.35%, 2.12%, 2.02%, 1.84% and 1.80% respectively, within the population studied. Regarding low-risk HPVs, HPV-6 was detected in 12.9% of the samples. The less frequent types (<3%) were: HPV-70, HPV-11 and HPV-26. CONCLUSIONS: The most frequent types detected were: HPV-56, HPV-51, HPV-53, HPV-18, HPV-58, HPV-52 and HPV-16 according to decreasing rates.

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Objetivo: determinar los conocimientos, actitudes y prácticas sobre el autoexamen de mama en estudiantes del área de la salud, en una universidad privada de Cartagena de Indias (Colombia). Materiales y métodos: se realizó un estudio descriptivo, transversal, con una población de referencia de 513 estudiantes universitarias, tamaño muestral de 165 mujeres de 20 a 49 años de edad. Se aplicó una encuesta, que contempló las variables sociodemográficas, conocimientos, actitudes y prácticas sobre el autoexamen de mama. Resultados: de las mujeres encuestadas el 36,4% (60) pertenecen al estrato socioeconómico 2, el 81,2% manifiesto no ser madre de familia, 50,3% pertenecen al régimen contributivo. Se encontró que 80,6% (133) de la población encuestada conoce como se realiza el autoexamen de mama, más de la mitad afirma que esta práctica debe realizarse a partir de los 20 años (64,2% (106)) y el 67% (110) están de acuerdo con las bondades de esta técnica. El 78,7% de las estudiantes participantes considera esta práctica adecuada para la detección de alteraciones en la mama u otros hallazgos sugestivos de cáncer de mama. Con relación a las actitudes, para el 95,8% (158) de las jóvenes es bueno realizarlo, aunque un porcentaje importante de estas mujeres nunca lo realiza (30,9% (51)). Conclusiones: la mayoría de las estudiantes tienen buenos conocimientos sobre el autoexamen de mama, reconocen la importancia de la realización del mismo, presentan una actitud favorable, y tienen una buena práctica..(AU)

Objective: to determine the knowledge, attitudes and practices on breast self-examination of university students in the health area at private university in Cartagena (Colombia). Materials and methods: a cross-sectional study with a reference population of 513 university students, sample size of 165 women from 20 to 49 years of age. A survey was applied, which included demographic variables, knowledge, attitudes and practices about breast self-examination. Results: the women surveyed, the 36.4% (60) belong to the socio-economic stratum 2, 81.2% revealed not to be mother of a family, 50.3% belong to the contributory regime. It was found that 80.6% (133) of the population surveyed know how to perform breast self-examination, more than half said that this practice should be made from the 20 years (64.2%) (106) and 67% (110) are in accordance with the advantages of this technique. The 78.7% of the student participants considered this practice suitable for detection of alterations in the breast or other findings suggestive of breast cancer. With regard to attitudes, for 95.8% (158) of the young people is well done, although a significant percentage of these women never performed ((30.9%) (51)). Conclusions: most of the students have good knowledge about breast self-examination, recognize the importance of performing it, present a favorable attitude, and have a good practice..(AU)

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Method: An observational, retrospective, descriptive and cross - sectional study was carried out with data collected from Clínica Basegio, Brazil. The objective of this study was to analyze the importance of breast self-examination (BSE) as a diagnostic method for breast cancer in Passo Fundo, Rio Grande do Sul. A total of 320 patient records were selected from 1987 to 2017, among which 14 were excluded due to insufficient information. Results: BSE accounted for 48% of breast cancer diagnoses, followed by mammography and ultrasound. Imaging methods proved to be more effective in diagnosing early stage disease, while BSE detected more advanced tumors. This data was based on the histological characteristics of the tumors, with a significant difference (p<0.05) between tumor size and lymph node involvement when compared to BSE and imaging methods. Thus, the survival of the patients diagnosed by mammography and ultrasound was significantly higher than the patients diagnosed by BSE. Conclusion: Evidence from this retrospective study suggests that BSE is the prevalent diagnostic method for breast cancer in the State of Rio Grande do Sul. Despite detecting tumors in advanced stages, it is still a fundamental method within the Brazilian reality.

Método: Estudo observacional, retrospectivo, descritivo e transversal, com dados coletados na Clínica Basegio, Brasil. O objetivo deste estudo foi analisar a importância do autoexame das mamas (AEM) como método diagnóstico para o câncer de mama em Passo Fundo, Rio Grande do Sul. Um total de 320 registros de pacientes foram selecionados de 1987 a 2017, dos quais 14 foram excluídos devido a informações insuficientes. Resultados: O AEM foi responsável por 48% dos diagnósticos de câncer de mama, seguido pela mamografia e ultrassonografia. Os métodos de imagem mostraram-se mais eficazes no diagnóstico de doença em estágio inicial, enquanto o AEM detectou tumores mais avançados. Esses dados foram baseados nas características histológicas dos tumores, com diferença significativa (p<0,05) entre o tamanho do tumor e o comprometimento linfonodal quando comparados aos métodos de AEM e de imagem. Assim, a sobrevida dos pacientes diagnosticados por mamografia e ultrassonografia foi significativamente maior que a de pacientes diagnosticados por AEM. Conclusão: Evidências deste estudo retrospectivo sugerem que o AEM é o método diagnóstico prevalente para o câncer de mama no Estado do Rio Grande do Sul. Apesar de detectar tumores em estágios avançados, ainda é um método fundamental dentro da realidade brasileira.

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Resumen El objetivo de este estudio fue adaptar la escala del modelo de creencias de salud para la autoexploración de mama (AEM) en estudiantes universitarias y determinar su validez y confiabilidad. La escala de modelo de creencias de salud sobre la AEM de 39 ítems fue aplicada en 994 estudiantes de licenciatura. La confiabilidad se evaluó a través del Alfa de Cronbach, la validez de constructo mediante el Análisis Factorial Exploratorio. Se detectó una estructura de 6 factores con un valor de Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin de .839 y la prueba de esfericidad de Bartlett fue significativa [χ2(496)= 5379.608, p<.0001]. Los factores tuvieron valores de consistencia interna entre .67 a .87. Por lo que se concluye que la escala del modelo de creencias para la AEM en mujeres jóvenes mexicanas presenta la misma estructura factorial que la original siendo válida y confiable para propósitos de investigación.

Abstract The objective of this study was to adapt the health belief model scale for breast self-examination (BSE) in university students and determine its validity and reliability. The health beliefs model scale of 39 items was applied in 994 undergraduate students. Reliability was assessed through Cronbach's Alpha, construct validity through Exploratory Factor Analysis. A structure of six factors with a Kaiser-Meyer-Olkin value of .839 was detected and Bartlett's Sphericity Test was significant [χ2 (496) = 5379.608, p <.0001]. The factors had internal consistency values between .67 and .87. Therefore, it can be concluded that the belief model scale for BSE in young Mexican women presents the same factorial structure as the original, being valid and reliable for research purposes.