Online ISSN: 2515-8260

Breast self- examination (BSE) awareness and attitude among female medical students-a cross sectional study

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Latha Karem S.1 , Sivakala T.2 , Kavitha K

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Background: Context: Almost 50% of breast cancer cases and 58% of deaths occur in less developed countries. Early detection plays a pivotal role in the treatment of breast cancer. Better knowledge and attitude of healthcare professionals influences the uptake of screening methods for breast cancer in the community.Aims: -1.To estimate the knowledge, attitude, and practices of BSE in female medical students, 2. To identify the areas of gap in knowledge and attitude of BSE between students who perform and do not perform BSE. Settings and Design: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted among Undergraduate female medical students.

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