Exploring Breast Cancer Awareness Levels among Female University Student in Mosul
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https://doi.org/10.56286/w7e8qx21Keywords:
Breast cancer, Breast cancer screening, Knowledge, Female, University of MosulAbstract
Background: Breast Cancer is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in developed as well as developing Nations and it play a very important role in the global disease burden. Objective: The aims of this study are to assess the knowledge regarding breast cancer among female students at the university of Mosul. Methods: The participants in this cross-sectional study were 230 college students from the University of Mosul. The research started from (1st of October 2022 to the 1st January2023). Results: In the age (22 – 25) year revealed the highest percentage of study sample was 47.09%, And 227(87.3%) urban residency, single (83.5). The internet was primary sources of information in (30%). All participants reported nipple discharge as a symptom (100%). Conclusion: This study find that the study sample had adequate information on several aspects of breast cancer except low Knowledge about risk Factors.
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