Knowledge, attitude and practice about breast cancer and Breast self-examination among reproductive age group women in community

Authors

  • Shivani Rao Assistant Professor
  • Archita Jain Senior Resident
  • Nidhi Budh Assistant Professor
  • Ajay Raj Sethuraman Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Andaman and Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences, Port Blair
  • Himanshu Bachawandia Data Manager
  • Mongjam Meghachandra Singh Director Professor and Head

Keywords:

Attitude, Knowledge, Breast Cancer, Breast Self-Examination

Abstract

Background
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in Indian women. Though breast cancer cannot be prevented, its rate of survival can be improved if found at an early, more treatable stage. Therefore, promoting breast self-awareness; breast self-examination can effectively reduce mortality due to breast cancer.

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Published

2024-02-23