Assessment of the risk factors associated with breast cancer among pregnant women in Kano metropolitan Department:Nursing Science By: sagiersageer Project ID: 7796 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1 Price:₦3000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractCancer can start almost anywhere in the human body, which is made up of trillions of cells. This study aimed to examine the Assessment Of The Risk Factors Associated With Breast Cancer Among Pregnant Women In Kano State Metropolitan. A total of hundred (100) questionnaires were administered to the respondents and the data collected was analyzed using simple percentages. The findings of the study revealed that 49 respondents representing 49% indicate that A family history of breast cancer is the major risk factor associated with breast cancer among women in the Kano metropolis. The study also revealed that 50 respondents representing 50% indicate that Family history and genetics are the major causes of breast cancer among women in Kano metropolis. This research revealed that the majority of the respondents 40% indicate that Change in the size, shape, or appearance of a breast is one of major symptoms of breast cancer among women in the Kano metropolis. It was recommended that Every effort has to be taken to encourage positive behaviour towards exclusive breastfeeding during the first six months of life and subsequently till 24 months as this has a protective effect against breast cancer. Women with first degree relatives who have had breast cancer should be encouraged to go for breast screening (biopsy). Health care professionals including grassroots-level health care workers have to play a significant role in educating the public, especially high-risk women and the involvement of family and community should be facilitated. ...Preview Download Preview +Other Nursing Science project topics and materials you might be interested in»Factors contributing to ineffective utilization of immunization programme among mothers in Ekwerazu town Ahiazu Mbaise local government area Imo state»Accessibility and use of information communication technology (ICT) in the enhancement of nursing education among nursing students in Madonna University Teaching Hospital (MUTH)»Awareness of female genital mutilation and its implication to reproductive health among mothers in Amaifeke in Orlu local government, Imo state»Knowledge and practice of quality assurance among nurses working in accident and emergency unit of University of Ilorin teaching hospital, Kwara state»Assessment of nutritional pattern and practice among pregnant women in holy rosary hospital»Factors influencing the attitudes of women toward family planning in Rivers state»Factors that influence the patronage of traditional birth attendants in Umuowa community Orlu Lga, Imo State»Attitude of nurses towards research among accident and emergency nurses of University of Ilorin teaching hospital»Awareness and practice of pressure sores prevention in the care of the elderly among nurses in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Awareness of determinants of sexual abuse and identification of supportive care among female nursing student of Madonna University»Assessment of exclusive breastfeeding in the development of under-five children in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Assessment of practices used in the prevention of Lassa fever infection among health workers in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Incidence of protein energy malnutrition among children under five years in General Hospital, Yelwa Yauri, Kebbi state»Burnout syndrome and use of therapeutic approaches among nursing students in Madonna University, Rivers state»Factors influencing high rate of abortion among women of childbearing age in Saki, Saki West Local Government Area, Oyo State