Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, and Technique of Breast Examination among Women in Passo Community, Gwagwalada, Abuja, Nigeria

Breast cancer is a leading cause of mortality among women globally, with poorer outcomes in developing countries due to late detection. Breast Self-Examination (BSE) is a low-cost, accessible tool for early detection. This study assesses the knowledge, attitude, practice, and technique (KAPT) of BSE among women in Passo community, Gwagwalada, Abuja. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 252 women aged 15 years and above. Data were collected using an interviewer-administered semi-structured questionnaire. SPSS version 23 was used for analysis. Chi-square tests were applied to test associations, with p ≤ 0.05 considered significant. While 56.5% of respondents had good knowledge, only 32.7%had good practice and 29.7% demonstrated good technique. However, 69.1% had a good attitude toward BSE. Statistically significant associations were found between knowledge and education (p < 0.001), practice and occupation (p = 0.01), and technique with both education (p = 0.006) and occupation (p = 0.019). Although awareness and attitudes toward BSE are high, practical implementation and technique remain poor. Community-based health education is essential to bridge the gap between awareness and effective practice.