Online ISSN: 2515-8260

Awareness and Attitude Regarding the Risk Factors, and Self Examination for Breast Cancer in the Students of an Engineering College of South India

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Myna Komuravelli , Aswan Gaddala , Suman Nama, Pratima Matli , Keerthana Anchuri

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Breast cancer is the one of the most commonly occurring cancer in women and is among the top five causes of mortality due to cancer. Early detection of breast cancer plays leading role in reducing mortality rates and improving the patient’s prognosis. The factors related to women´s awareness, knowledge and perceptions about breast cancer may contribute significantly to medical help-seeking behaviours. Thus, practice of breast self-examination among female undergraduate students will be essential in acknowledging targeted interventions through the provision of guided educational training programs

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