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The knowledge of health sciences undergraduate female students regarding women breast cancer
Conhecimento das estudantes universitárias da área da saúde sobre câncer de mama em mulheres
Conocimiento de los estudiantes de la universidad de la salud sobre el cáncer de mama en la mujer
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Abstract Objective: To characterize the knowledge of university students in the health area of breast cancer in women, whereas the academic health fits into the contemporary woman profile and that breast cancer is the disease that affects more women. Método: descriptive, qualitative research with 11 universi... view more
Objective: To characterize the knowledge of university students in the health area of breast cancer in women, whereas the academic health fits into the contemporary woman profile and that breast cancer is the disease that affects more women. Método: descriptive, qualitative research with 11 university students of nursing and medicine courses in a public University of Paraná, between April and June 2012. Results: Data analysis was performed according to the 6 steps suggested by John W. Creswell and the referential Edgar Morin about knowledge and its dimensions: the context size, global, multidimensional and complex dimension. Conclusion: Knowledge about breast cancer, goes beyond the set of information that involves implementation of public policies and programs, but also refers to the involvement and awareness of professionals who will work in this area.... view less
Keywords
woman; cancer; illness; health; knowledge; health professionals; nursing; student
Classification
Medical Sociology
Women's Studies, Feminist Studies, Gender Studies
Document language
English
Publication Year
2016
Page/Pages
p. 4410-4422
Journal
Revista de Pesquisa: Cuidado é Fundamental Online, 8 (2016) 2
DOI
https://doi.org/10.9789/2175-5361.2016.v8i2.4410-4422
ISSN
2175-5361
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed