Exploring the planned behavior of breast self-examination and its predictors among women in Northern Iran.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Breast cancer (BC) is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women worldwide. This study aimed to explore the planned behavior of breast self-examination (BSE) and its predictors among women in Northern Iran.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 240 women in Babol, Iran, from 2020 to 2022. Data were collected using BSE barriers, knowledge and practice of BSE, and the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) questionnaires. Data were analyzed using a linear regression model and Pearson's correlation coefficient.

Results

The mean TPB construct score was 53.2 ± 3.9. The majority of women did not perform the BSE correctly (91.2%), and over half of the women lacked knowledge about BC and timely detection methods (54.6%). There was a significant positive

SUBMITTER: Adib-Rad H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12403317 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature