UNIVERSITY |
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Medical University |
University of Economics |
|||
42 |
41 |
|||
MODE OF STUDY |
||||
Full-time study |
Extramural study |
Full-time study |
Extramural study |
|
22 |
20 |
21 |
20 |
|
AGE GROUP |
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20–23 |
24–27 |
20–23 |
24–27 |
|
19 |
23 |
20 |
21 |
Table 1 : Group size of the surveyed students
What is the main focus of breast cancer prevention? |
University—full-time study |
χ2 |
p |
Cramer’s V |
||
Medical University |
University of Economics |
|||||
Detection of precancerous lesions |
N |
2 |
2 |
6.06 |
0.048 |
0.375 |
% |
9.1% |
9.5% |
||||
Performance of different examinations aiming at the earliest possible detection of tumor |
N |
19 |
12 |
|||
% |
86.4% |
57.1% |
||||
Active lifestyle and healthy nutrition |
N |
1 |
7 |
|||
% |
4.5% |
33.3% |
||||
What is the main focus of breast cancer prevention? |
University—extramural study |
χ2 |
p |
Cramer’s V |
||
Medical University |
University of Economics |
|||||
Detection of precancerous lesions |
N |
3 |
3 |
7.40 |
0.025 |
0.430 |
% |
15.0% |
15.0% |
||||
Performance of different examinations aiming at the earliest possible detection of tumor |
N |
16 |
9 |
|||
% |
80.0% |
45.0% |
||||
Active lifestyle and healthy nutrition |
N |
1 |
8 |
|||
% |
5.0% |
40.0% |
Table 2 : Relationship between the type of university and study mode and the response to the question on breast cancer prevention
The factor increasing the risk of breast cancer is: |
University—full-time study |
University—extramural study |
|||
Medical University |
University of Economics |
Medical University |
University of Economics |
||
Older age |
N |
19 |
12 |
12 |
7 |
% |
86.4% |
57.1% |
60.0% |
35.0% |
|
Late motherhood |
N |
15 |
12 |
13 |
7 |
% |
68.2% |
57.1% |
65.0% |
35.0% |
|
Hormonal replacement therapy |
N |
16 |
15 |
14 |
9 |
% |
72.7% |
71.4% |
70.0% |
45.0% |
|
BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutation |
N |
21 |
21 |
19 |
19 |
% |
95.5% |
100.0% |
95.0% |
95.0% |
|
Excessive consumption of alcohol and animal fat |
N |
13 |
14 |
8 |
10 |
% |
59.1% |
66.7% |
40.0% |
50.0% |
|
Positive family history |
N |
19 |
18 |
19 |
18 |
% |
86.4% |
85.7% |
95.0% |
90.0% |
|
Late menopause |
N |
12 |
11 |
10 |
7 |
% |
54.5% |
52.4% |
50.0% |
35.0% |
|
Cancer history |
N |
17 |
15 |
13 |
11 |
% |
77.3% |
71.4% |
65.0% |
55.0% |
|
First menstruation at an early age |
N |
12 |
11 |
11 |
7 |
% |
54.5% |
52.4% |
55.0% |
35.0% |
Table 3 : Knowledge of full-time and extramural students on the risk factors of breast cancer
Breast cancer symptoms |
University—full-time study |
University—extramural study |
|||
Medical University |
University of Economics |
Medical University |
University of Economics |
||
Swelling |
N |
17 |
14 |
13 |
14 |
% |
81.0% |
70.0% |
65.0% |
70.0% |
|
Redness, color change |
N |
14 |
17 |
14 |
16 |
% |
66.7% |
85.0% |
70.0% |
80.0% |
|
Perceptible bump |
N |
21 |
20 |
20 |
20 |
% |
100.0% |
100.0% |
100.0% |
100.0% |
|
Effusion from the nipple |
N |
20 |
19 |
19 |
19 |
% |
95.2% |
95.0% |
95.0% |
95.0% |
|
“Orange peel” symptom |
N |
20 |
16 |
18 |
17 |
% |
95.2% |
80.0% |
90.0% |
85.0% |
Table 4 : Knowledge of full-time and extramural students on the symptoms of breast cancer
Which age group has the highest risk of breast cancer? |
University—full-time study |
χ2 |
p |
Cramer’s V |
||
Medical University |
University of Economics |
|||||
30–49 |
N |
0 |
1 |
1.98 |
0.576 |
0.215 |
% |
0.0% |
4.8% |
||||
40–59 |
N |
2 |
3 |
|||
% |
9.1% |
14.3% |
||||
50–69 |
N |
19 |
15 |
|||
% |
86.4% |
71.4% |
||||
60–79 |
N |
1 |
2 |
|||
% |
4.5% |
9.5% |
||||
Which age group has the highest risk of breast cancer? |
University—extramural study |
χ2 |
p |
Cramer’s V |
||
Medical University |
University of Economics |
|||||
30–49 |
N |
1 |
2 |
7.98 |
0.047 |
0.447 |
% |
5.0% |
10.0% |
||||
40–59 |
N |
4 |
3 |
|||
% |
20.0% |
15.0% |
||||
50–69 |
N |
15 |
9 |
|||
% |
75.0% |
45.0% |
||||
60–79 |
N |
0 |
6 |
|||
% |
0.0% |
30.0% |
Table 5 : Relationship between the type of university and study mode and the response to the question concerning the age group with the greatest breast cancer risk
What is the best diagnostic method for breast changes in women up to the age of 50? |
University—full-time study |
University—extramural study |
|||
Medical University |
University of Economics |
Medical University |
University of Economics |
||
Breast self-examination |
N |
11 |
11 |
9 |
11 |
% |
50.0% |
52.4% |
47.4% |
55.0% |
|
Breast ultrasonography |
N |
19 |
17 |
18 |
15 |
% |
86.4% |
81.0% |
94.7% |
75.0% |
|
Mammography |
N |
4 |
7 |
7 |
4 |
% |
18.2% |
33.3% |
36.8% |
20.0% |
|
Magnetic resonance |
N |
2 |
1 |
5 |
7 |
% |
9.1% |
4.8% |
26.3% |
35.0% |
Table 6 :Knowledge of full-time and extramural students on the best methods for diagnosing breast changes in women up to the age of 50
What is the best diagnostic method for breast changes in women above the age of 50? |
University—full-time study |
χ2 |
p |
Cramer’s V |
||
Medical University |
University of Economics |
|||||
Breast self-examination |
N |
0 |
1 |
1.08 |
0.584 |
0.158 |
% |
0.0% |
4.8% |
||||
Mammography |
N |
21 |
19 |
|||
% |
95.5% |
90.5% |
||||
Magnetic resonance |
N |
1 |
1 |
|||
% |
4.5% |
4.8% |
||||
What is the best diagnostic method for breast changes in women above the age of 50? |
University—extramural study |
χ2 |
p |
Cramer’s V |
||
Medical University |
University of Economics |
|||||
Breast ultrasonography |
N |
1 |
0 |
2.11 |
0.349 |
0.229 |
% |
5.0% |
0.0% |
||||
Mammography |
N |
18 |
20 |
|||
% |
90.0% |
100.0% |
||||
Magnetic resonance |
N |
1 |
0 |
|||
% |
5.0% |
0.0% |
Table 7 : Relationship between the type of university and study mode and the response to the question about the best diagnostic method of breast changes in women above the age of 50
How often should breast self-examination be performed? |
University—full-time study |
χ2 |
p |
Cramer’s V |
||
Medical University |
University of Economics |
|||||
Every day |
N |
0 |
1 |
5.93 |
0.052 |
0.371 |
% |
0.0% |
4.8% |
||||
Once a week |
N |
0 |
4 |
|||
% |
0.0% |
19.0% |
||||
Once a month |
N |
22 |
16 |
|||
% |
100.0% |
76.2% |
||||
How often should breast self-examination be performed? |
University—extramural study |
χ2 |
p |
Cramer’s V |
||
Medical University |
University of Economics |
|||||
Every day |
N |
1 |
0 |
1.53 |
0.465 |
0.196 |
% |
5.0% |
0.0% |
||||
Once a week |
N |
3 |
5 |
|||
% |
15.0% |
25.0% |
||||
Once a month |
N |
16 |
15 |
|||
% |
80.0% |
75.0% |
Table 8 : Relationship between the type of university and study mode and the knowledge on the desired frequency of breast self-examination
When should breast self-examination be performed? |
University—full-time study |
χ2 |
p |
Cramer’s V |
||
Medical University |
University of Economics |
|||||
Before menstruation |
N |
2 |
2 |
2.25 |
0.522 |
0.229 |
% |
9.1% |
9.5% |
||||
After menstruation |
N |
18 |
15 |
|||
% |
81.8% |
71.4% |
||||
During menstruation |
N |
0 |
2 |
|||
% |
0.0% |
9.5% |
||||
It does not matter |
N |
2 |
2 |
|||
% |
9.1% |
9.5% |
||||
When should breast self-examination be performed? |
University—extramural study |
χ2 |
p |
Cramer’s V |
||
Medical University |
University of Economics |
|||||
Before menstruation |
N |
2 |
3 |
9.49 |
0.023 |
0.487 |
% |
10.0% |
15.0% |
||||
After menstruation |
N |
18 |
10 |
|||
% |
90.0% |
50.0% |
||||
During menstruation |
N |
0 |
2 |
|||
% |
0.0% |
10.0% |
||||
It does not matter |
N |
0 |
5 |
|||
% |
0.0% |
25.0% |
Table 9 :Relationship between the type of university and study mode and the knowledge on the appropriate time of breast self-examination
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