Determinant of breast self-examination with health belief model approach in student of 17 high school Makassar in 2019

Abstract

Objective

This study aims to analyze the determinants of BSE practice with the health belief model approach in student of 17 High School Makassar in 2019.

Methods

This research design is cross-sectional. The sample in this study was 232 out of total 402 female students of class X and XI randomly selected. Then, data were analyzed using chi-square and logistic regression.

Result

Result analysis indicates that the variables related to BSE practice are perceived benefits (p value = 0.036) and perceived barriers (p value = 0.000). While variables that is not related to the BSE practice is perceived threats (p value = 0.074). After further analysis, it was found that perceived barriers were the most influential variables on BSE practice in student of 17 High School Makassar.

Conclusion

School authorities through youth health tutors or school health units need to apply counseling session for BSE education to student.