GAMBARAN TINGKAT PENGETAHUAN DAN KETERAMPILAN WANITA USIA SUBUR DALAM MELAKUKAN PEMERIKSAAN PAYUDARA SENDIRI

Abstract

Background: Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in Indonesia. Early detection through Breast Self
Examination (SADARI) is cheap, easy, and can be done independently, but the practice in the community is still low
Objective: To describe the level of knowledge and skills of women of childbearing age (WUS) in conducting SADARI in
the working area of the Telaga Arum Health Center, North Kayong Regency
Method: Quantitative descriptive design with a cross-sectional approach. A sample of 167 WUS was obtained by
consecutive sampling (March–September 2025). Instruments: AWARE knowledge questionnaire and skills observation
sheets that have been validated (r item of knowledge ≥0.610; r item of skill 0.618–0.979) and reliable (Cronbach's α
knowledge 0.853; skill 0.971). Univariate analysis presents frequency and percentage distributions.
Results: The majority of respondents were aged 25–34 years old (44.9%), housewives (74.9%), junior high school
education (74.3%), Muslim (83.8%), Javanese (41.9%), and had no family history of cancer (100%). Knowledge level:
adequate 45.51%, good 36.53%, less than 17.96%. CONSCIOUS Skills: Enough 44.91%, Less 32.93%, Good 22.16%.
Conclusion: The knowledge and skills of SADARI WUS are in the sufficient category, with a good portion that is still
limited. It is necessary to strengthen practice-based/demonstration-based applicative education as well as blend with
community activities to convert knowledge into correct and routine skills.