Journal of Women's Health Care
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-0420
ISSN: 2167-0420
Neima keyredin Shehissa
Ethiopia
Research Article
Breast Cancer Knowledge and Breast Self-examination Practice among Female Students in Rift Valley University, Adama campus, Adama,Ethiopia, 2017
Author(s): Roza Teshome Kassa, Hirut Tesfaye Wakjira, Menbere Berhanu Gebremariam, Selamawit Abera Tullu and Neima keyredin ShehissaRoza Teshome Kassa, Hirut Tesfaye Wakjira, Menbere Berhanu Gebremariam, Selamawit Abera Tullu and Neima keyredin Shehissa
Background: Several studies reported that breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, and is the principal cause of cancer deaths and is therefore, a world concern. Early detection of breast cancer using breast self-examination (BSE) plays an important role in decreasing its morbidity and mortality.
Objective: To assess the level of knowledge of breast cancer and practice of breast self-examination among female students in Rift Valley University.
Methods and Materials: Cross-sectional study design was employed. A total of 423 female students were included. Stratified sampling method was used. Students were divided into two strata, as health science students and non-health science students. A pretested structured self-administered questionnaire was used to collect the data. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 20. B.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2167-0420.1000399