Knowledge Levels and Health Beliefs of Turkish Young Women About Breast Cancer

Objective: This study was conducted to determine the knowledge levels and health beliefs of young women studying at university regarding breast cancer and breast self-examination (BSE). Methods: This descriptive study’s sample consisted of 812 female students. Data were collected using the Personal Information Form, Comprehensive Breast Cancer Knowledge Test (CBCKT) and Champion Health Belief Model Scale (CHBMS). The data were transferred to SPSS for Windows 22.0. The descriptive statistical analysis and Pearson Correlation Analysis was used to evaluate the relationships between parameters. Predictive factors associated with breast self-examination among young women were tested with multivariate logistic regression analysis. The results were evaluated bidirectionally at 95% confidence interval and significance level p