PENDAMPINGAN MASYARAKAT PADA AKSEPTOR KB PIL TENTANG DETEKSI DINI KANKER PAYUDARA DIPUSKESMAS KARUWISI MAKASSAR

Abstract

The number of women diagnosed with breast cancer have increased over the last 5 years along with the increase in users of birth control pill acceptors. It is known that one of the triggers for breast cancer is an increase in the hormone estrogen obtained from birth control pills. It is estimated that breast cancer occurs in more than 1 in 10 women. Prevention of breast cancer through strengthening the basic health system can reduce morbidity and mortality. Breast cancer prevention can be done with breast self-examination (BSE). The purpose of this activity is to increase awareness birth control pill acceptor of women of childbearing age about breast cancer and increase the ability to detect cancer in Karuwisi health center working area. The methods used  include  regional  situation  analysis,  problem  solutions  and  extension methods.  Evaluation  of  activities  is  given  using  pre-test  and  post-test question sheets. Based on the results of the pre-test, it is known that about 90%   of   participants   do   not   understand   about   breast   cancer   and   its prevention. After counseling and practice of BSE, the posttestresults have increased with an average score of 8.5 out of 10. It is hoped that after this activity participants will continue to do BSE independently at home.