SADARI Method for Anticipating Breast Cancer in Indonesian Female Migrant Workers

Abstract

Breast cancer rank first in term of the highest number of cancer in Indonesia and is one of the first contributors to cancer death women.  Breast cancer prevention can be done by breast self examination (BSE). The aim of this activity is to increase awareness of Indonesia female workers including women of childbearing age, and increase the ability to detect breast cancer through breast self examination. The method used is providing education by providing health education. Evaluation of activities is carried out using pre-test and post-test question sheet. im. The pre-test results showed 90% of participants didn’t know about breast cancer and SADARI method. After being given health education and the practice of BSE, the post-test results increased to an average of 90 from a score of 10. It is hoped that after this activity the participants will continue to carry out the BSE method independently at home.

Keywords: SADARI,  anticipating, Breast cancer, Female migrant workers