Evaluation the information levels of midwives and nurses with respect to primary prevention measures of breast cancer

Purpose: This research was planned to evaluate the information levels of midwives and nurses with respect to primary prevention measures of breast cancer and to determine the influencing factors. Material and Method: This descriptive study was performed among the midwives and nurses working in a private hospital. The study sampling consists of 320 midwives and nurses working in a private hospital between the dates of 09.01.2017- 09.04.2017 who accepted to participate in the study. Prepared in the light of literature information, "Midwife and Nurse Information Form" and "Form on Information Level with respect to Primary Prevention Measures of Breast Cancer" were used in collecting the data. Statistical evaluation of data was performed by using SPSS 16.0. Findings: The average age of the midwives and nurses participating in this study is 29.66±7.38 and 48.4% have a bachelor's degree. 55.9% of the midwives and nurses work in shifts and 10.6% of the midwives and nurses have history of breast cancer in their first degree relatives. The point average of "Form on Information Level with respect to Primary Prevention Measures of Breast Cancer" is 29.62±3.97. According to this, "Risk Factors" sub-dimension point distribution of midwives and nurses is the highest (9.24±1.48), and "Symptoms" sub-dimension point distribution is the lowest (5.92±0.89). Furthermore, I have identified that the awareness of midwives and nurses with respect to training requirements is highest in "Risk Factors". Conclusion: It was determined that midwives and nurses have middle level of information on primary prevention measures of breast cancer. Training programs should be arranged to develop information and attitudes of midwives and nurses. Keywords: Midwife, nurse, breast cancer, primary prevention measures.