Breast self-examination awareness and practices in young women in developing countries: A survey of female students in Karachi, Pakistan
BACKGROUND: Breast cancer is a leading cause of deaths worldwide. In Pakistan, one in
every nine women develops breast cancer some time in her life. This high incidence of
breast cancer and the poor socioeconomic conditions of Pakistan make breast self-
examination (BSE) the best tool for the prevention and early diagnosis of breast cancer.
Therefore, the aim of the study was to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of BSE
among female college students of Karachi, Pakistan. METHODS: A cross-sectional study …
every nine women develops breast cancer some time in her life. This high incidence of
breast cancer and the poor socioeconomic conditions of Pakistan make breast self-
examination (BSE) the best tool for the prevention and early diagnosis of breast cancer.
Therefore, the aim of the study was to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of BSE
among female college students of Karachi, Pakistan. METHODS: A cross-sectional study …
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