Teaching employees breast self examination. Factors that may influence practice.
Breast self examination is a widely known technique used for detection of breast lumps. Many women do not practice monthly breast self examination, although it has been proven that with early detection the prognosis of breast cancer can be improved greatly. When tend to be taught, or learn about, breast self examination at an early age. The educational techniques used during the instruction can influence the practice of BSE later on. Health professionals can make a difference in the practice of BSE by communicating the value of this detection technique. BSE is a viable breast cancer detection technique that employees can be taught easily in employee wellness programs by health professionals.
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