Knowledge, Emotional Support, Information Support and SADARI: A Study on Adolescent Girls in Islamic Boarding Schools
Umi Narsih1, a), Homsiatur Rohmatin 1,b), Agustina Widayati 1,c), and Ahmad Taufiq2,d)

1 Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Hafshawaty Pesantren Zainul Hasan, Probolinggo, Indonesia
2 Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia

Abstract

The age distribution of breast cancer patients is currently changing. The likelihood of survival will increase if breast cancer symptoms and signs are identified as soon as feasible. Primary prevention strategies, such breast self-examination (SADARI) in adolescent girls, can be used to help control breast cancer. The purpose of this study was to ascertain the knowledge, emotional support, information support, and self-breast examination behavior of adolescent girls in Islamic boarding schools. This study uses an observational design. Purposive sampling was used to select 75 respondents. Questionnaires were used for data collection. The findings indicated that only a small number of respondents had adequate knowledge of SADARI- however, adolescent girls did receive enough emotional support and information about SADARI from teachers, parents, and friends while the behavior for implementing SADARI was still lacking, so family and teacher support was necessary in the implementation of SADARI behavior for adolescent girls.

Keywords: knowledge- emotional support- information support- SADARI- adolescent girls

Topic: Bioinformatics