Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding personal care products and their perceived link to breast cancer: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Breast cancer is the predominant malignancy among women globally and is a major contributor to cancer-related mortality in Pakistan, where one in nine women is affected. Recent data indicate that endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in personal care products may increase the risk of breast cancer. However, our understanding of these carcinogenic risks remains limited. This study assessed the awareness of breast cancer risk factors, including the role of personal care products, among female medical students at Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi.

Methodology

This cross-sectional study included 381 female undergraduate MBBS students (mean age: 20.1 ± 1.3 years) at Jinnah Sindh Medical University. Data were collected through a structured and pilot-tested ques

SUBMITTER: Tariq MB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12522787 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature