%0 Journal Article
%T Knowledge of the Practice of Breast Self-Examination by Congolese Women£żin Kinshasa
%A Ernest Ombha Loshima
%A Pierre Joseph Ingala Amasa
%A Etienne Dienga Tshofu
%A Malka Salamo Azama
%A Dieudonne Omatuku Tshofu
%A Daddy Mboloko Oyema
%A Fidele Djamba Okitokonda
%A Samuel Longanga Lenga
%A Bakanga &nbsp
%A Gracia Tambola Wasinga
%A Guy Lambert Monzango Sibo
%J Open Access Library Journal
%V 11
%N 11
%P 1-14
%@ 2333-9721
%D 2024
%I Open Access Library
%R 10.4236/oalib.1110823
%X <strong>Introduction</strong>: Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in women worldwide and constitutes a public health problem in the DRC due to its high morbidity and mortality. Its frequency is estimated at 24%, and it is often discovered late due to lack of screening. <strong>Methodology</strong>: This was a cross-sectional study conducted in 11 health zones scattered throughout the 4 Districts of the city of Kinshasa. We included 1296 women. A bivariate and a multivariate analysis were used to analyze factors associated with non-beneficial breast self-examination practices. <strong>Results</strong>: Of a total of 1296 participants, 1072 (83%) were aware of breast cancer, while 28% had a poor level of knowledge. Non-practice of breast self-examination was 64%, compared with 36% of those who practiced. Self-examination technique is poor in 90% of cases, and only 10% know how often it is performed. Level of primary education (p = 0.173), lack of formal professional activity (p = 0.007), young age (p = 0.078) and nulliparity emerged as determinants of non-beneficial practices with regard to breast cancer. <strong>Conclusion</strong>: The practice of breast self-examination enables early diagnosis of the disease and improves prognosis.
%K Practice
%K Breast Self-Examination
%K Congolese
%U http://www.oalib.com/paper/6807289