Breast cancer awareness, attitude and practices among female university students: A descriptive study from Jordan

The researchers' aim of this study was to assess breast cancer (BC) knowledge, attitude and practices of breast self-examination (BSE) among female university students. Data were collected from 236 participants using self-reported questionnaires. Participants reported inadequate knowledge (45.5...

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Published in:Health care for women international 2018-05, Vol.39 (5), p.571-583
Main Authors: Alsaraireh, Arwa, Darawad, Muhammad W
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attitudes
Breast cancer
College students
Colleges & universities
Congruence
Educational programs
Health education
Nursing
Questionnaires
Selfexamination
University students
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Summary:The researchers' aim of this study was to assess breast cancer (BC) knowledge, attitude and practices of breast self-examination (BSE) among female university students. Data were collected from 236 participants using self-reported questionnaires. Participants reported inadequate knowledge (45.5%), fairly positive attitude (56.3%) and low BSE practice (37.5%). Analysis revealed significant differences based on participants' demographics. Results are in congruence with international literature, and support worldwide efforts aiming at increasing awareness of BC. In conclusion, raising students' awareness regarding BC and BSE is important for early detection of this increasingly alarming disease. Initiating BC educational programs among university students is highly recommended.
ISSN:0739-9332
1096-4665
DOI:10.1080/07399332.2017.1368516