CORRELATING HEALTH KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDES WITH FIBROADENOMA MAMMAE PREVENTION AWARENESS IN ADOLESCENTS

Hasrita Octaliana; Endah Purda Listya; Nurul Fatimah Susanti; Damayanti; Deni Mayani; Desi Aulia Umami

Authors

Hasrita Octaliana Universitas Bengkulu
Endah Purda Listya Universitas Bengkulu
Nurul Fatimah Susanti Universitas Bengkulu
Damayanti Universitas Bengkulu
Deni Mayani Universitas Bengkulu
Desi Aulia Umami Universitas Dehasen

Keywords:

Adolescent, Attitude, Breast Self-Examination, Fibroadenoma Mammae, Knowledge

Abstract

Background: Breast Fibroadenoma (FAM) is the most common benign breast tumor found among adolescent girls due to hormonal fluctuations during growth. Despite its benign nature, the tumor causes significant psychological anxiety and carries a high risk of delayed medical intervention due to a profound lack of early preventive awareness within the school environment. Objectives: This study aimed to analyze the relationship between health knowledge and attitudes with the awareness of Breast Fibroadenoma prevention among adolescent girls at SMAN 5 Seluma. Methods: A descriptive-analytic study with a cross-sectional design was conducted, involving 30 respondents selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed quantitatively through univariate and bivariate analyses using Fisher’s Exact Test. Results: Univariate analysis revealed that although the majority of respondents possessed good knowledge (70%) and positive attitudes (60%), 56.7% had not taken any actual preventive actions against FAM. Bivariate analysis demonstrated a significant association between knowledge and preventive awareness (p-value = 0.042), as well as a significant association between health attitudes and preventive awareness (p-value = 0.002). Conclusions: Adequate knowledge and positive health attitudes are critical factors that play an essential role in improving adolescents' awareness toward the prevention and early detection of breast abnormalities through Breast Self-Examination (BSE/SADARI). Routine reproductive health education programs and integrated media interventions in schools are urgently required to optimize adolescents' preventive behaviors.

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