Awareness level, knowledge and attitude towards breast cancer among staff and students of Hail University, Saudi Arabia.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Awareness of screening procedures and illness warning signals is critical for expanding and implementing screening programs in society, which would improve the odds of early identification of breast cancer.

Objectives

This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, awareness, attitudes, and practices related to breast cancer risk factors, signs, symptoms and methods of screening among female faculty and students at Hail University in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted from January 2021 through February 2021 in the Hail region of Saudi Arabia. A closed-ended questionnaire, which consisted of 37 questions, was distributed online (using a Google Forms link) in both English and Arabic languages. Data was collected from 425

SUBMITTER: Almeshari M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10016680 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature