Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Awareness about Breast Cancer and Breast Self-Examination among Undergraduate Female Students at the University of Agadir, Morocco: A Cross-Sectional Descriptive Study |
| Authors: |
Malika Ben El-Fakir, Abdelmohcine Aimrane, Mehdi Ait Laaradia, Khalid Ait Taleb, Mohamed Omar Issaoune, Hasna Lahouaoui, Abdelaati El Khiat, Bilal El-Mansoury, Kholoud Kahime, Abdessamad Elmourid, Mohamed Ait-El-Mokhtar, Moulay Abdelmonaim El Hidan |
| Source: |
Epidemiologia, Vol 5, Iss 3, Pp 385-401 (2024) |
| Publisher Information: |
MDPI AG, 2024. |
| Publication Year: |
2024 |
| Collection: |
LCC:Internal medicine |
| Subject Terms: |
breast cancer, awareness, breast self-examination, cancer risk factors, Internal medicine, RC31-1245 |
| More Details: |
Breast cancer is a pressing public health issue globally and in Morocco, with rising cases among women. This study aims to evaluate breast cancer awareness and self-examination practices among female university students, informing future educational interventions. A cross-sectional study surveyed 437 students at Ibn Zohr University, Agadir, using a questionnaire covering demographics, knowledge of breast cancer, risk factors, symptoms, and breast self-examination (BSE). Results showed high awareness of breast cancer (95.3%), with social networks and media being primary information sources. However, only 48.25% had intermediate knowledge levels, and BSE awareness was moderate (60.8%) with low practical skills (28.0%). Reasons for not performing BSE included lack of knowledge and discomfort. Significant associations were found between knowledge levels and age, year of study, study options, and information sources. Despite high awareness, there is a crucial need to enhance knowledge about breast cancer risk factors, symptoms, and BSE practices among young women in Morocco. Educational programs targeting university students are essential for promoting early detection and improving attitudes toward breast health. |
| Document Type: |
article |
| File Description: |
electronic resource |
| Language: |
English |
| ISSN: |
2673-3986 |
| Relation: |
https://www.mdpi.com/2673-3986/5/3/28; https://doaj.org/toc/2673-3986 |
| DOI: |
10.3390/epidemiologia5030028 |
| Access URL: |
https://doaj.org/article/557d910218fe4b83bb88f32caf007c03 |
| Accession Number: |
edsdoj.557d910218fe4b83bb88f32caf007c03 |
| Database: |
Directory of Open Access Journals |
