Knowledge of breast cancer among medical students in Syrian Private University, Syria: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women and the second leading cause of cancer death globally. Since early diagnosis is crucial to reducing mortality, high levels of knowledge regarding general information, risk factors, and symptoms are required among healthcare professionals to deliver breast cancer care. This study aimed to determine Syrian medical students' knowledge about breast cancer in the fields of general knowledge, common clinical features, and risk factors.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted at the Syrian Private University in October 2019 (Breast Cancer Awareness Month), Damascus, during the Syrian war crisis. Data were collected through self-administered surveys and analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences

SUBMITTER: Ismail H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8088684 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature