Knowledge and practice of breast self-examination and associated factors among women with breast cancer in Kabul, Afghanistan.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related mortality among women worldwide, and it has poor prognosis if diagnosed at late stages. Common breast cancer detection methods include mammography, clinical breast exams (CBE), and breast self-examination (BSE). Breast self-examination is the most cost-effective strategy for early detection in low- and middle-income countries.

Objective

To evaluate the knowledge and practice of breast self-examination, along with associated factors, among women with breast cancer visiting Ali Abad Teaching Hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan in 2025.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted among 290 Afghan women aged 20-80 who were either currently or previously admitted to the Oncology department of Ali Abad Teaching

SUBMITTER: Ahmadi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12551836 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature