Exploring breast cancer stigma among medical students in Egypt: a national multi-center cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Breast cancer (BC) stigma remains an understudied barrier to early detection and quality care, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Yet, there is a lack of studies that assessed BC stigma among medical students worldwide; a critical gap given their future roles as healthcare providers. This study aims to explore BC stigma among medical students in Egypt and identify its associated factors.

Methods

A national multi-center cross-sectional study was conducted during the academic Year 2024-2025, involving a convenience sample of 2,576 medical students from eight medical faculties across Egypt's four main regions. Data were collected through an online questionnaire capturing socio-demographic characteristics, educational background, BC-related expe

SUBMITTER: Zoromba MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12557924 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature