Knowledge, practice and associated factors of breast self-examination among female university students of Bangladesh.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Breast cancer is the most common cancer and leading cause of death worldwide. Breast self-examination (BSE) is a cost-effective tool for self-assessment and for potential early detection of breast cancer in low-resource settings. This study aimed to explore knowledge, practice and associated factors of BSE among female university students of Bangladesh.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 400 conveniently selected female students aged ≥18 years from four universities. A pre-tested semi-structured self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. Univariate and multivariable logistic regression and simple and multiple linear regression analysis was used to assess determinants of knowledge and practice regarding BSE.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Ishtiak ASM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9699960 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature