Factors associated with knowledge and practice of breast self-examination among female governmental school teachers in Gondar Town, Northwest Ethiopia, 2019
The study revealed low levels of knowledge and practice of breast self-examination among female teachers. Educational level was significantly associated with both knowledge and practice. Recommendations include implementing health education campaigns, organizing events like breast cancer awareness days, and forming support groups in schools to promote awareness and encourage regular breast self-examination among female teachers in Ethiopia.
Authors
- Tarkie Abebe Walle (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8072-118X)
- Birhaneslasie Gebeyehu Yazew
- Biresaw Wassihun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5374-4762)
Institutions
- Jigjiga University (ET)
- Injibara University (ET)
- University of Gondar (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Oncology
- Published
- 2024-12-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2024.1481714
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.28
Funders
- University of Gondar