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.

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Frontiers in Oncology
Published
2024-12-24
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https://doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2024.1481714
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1
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Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
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Factors associated with knowledge and practice of breast self-examination among female governmental school teachers in Gondar Town, Northwest Ethiopia, 2019

Tarkie Abebe Walle, Birhaneslasie Gebeyehu Yazew, Biresaw Wassihun
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Frontiers in Oncology
Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
0.28
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Factors associated with knowledge and practice of breast self-examination among female governmental school teachers in Gondar Town, Northwest Ethiopia, 2019

Tarkie Abebe Walle, Birhaneslasie Gebeyehu Yazew, Biresaw Wassihun
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Abstract

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.

Frontiers in OncologyVol. 14
Jigjiga University (ET), Injibara University (ET), University of Gondar (ET)
University of Gondar
Openalex Percentile: Top 33%
Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
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