Utilization of Early Detection Measures of Breast Cancer Among Women in Laniba Communities of Akinyele Local Government Area, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

The efficiency of treatment and the likelihood of survival both improve with earlier detection of breast cancer. This study assessed the early detection measures of breast cancer among women of reproductive age (18 - 45years) in Laniba communities of Akinyele LGA, Oyo State with the purpose of improving utilization of early breast detection measures. A cross sectional descriptive design method was used for this study conducted at Laniba Community Ibadan, Nigeria. The sample size used for this study was three hundred and twenty six (326) respondents. A simple random sampling method was employed to select study participants ensuring a fair representation of the target population. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from the participants and results were analysed using SPSS. The findings of the study showed that sixty seven percent (67%) of the respondents have a high level of awareness of breast cancer with 71.9% of the respondents’ source of information on cancer was from the mass media. Result further revealed that 58% of respondents are aware of the breast cancer preventive measures. The study concludes that there is limited usage of early breast cancer detection methods which is strongly influenced by public awareness levels, familiarity with early detection techniques, and most importantly by the application of information. Keywords: Utilization, Early detection measures, Breast cancer, Women,