Senior Emergency Health Officer, International Medical Corps, East Hararge Field Office, Ethiopia
Research Article
Knowledge and Practice of Breast Self - Examination and associated Factors among women Students in west Arsi Zone , Southeast Ethiopia
Author(s): Habib Kedir, Kemal Ahmed, Adem Abdulkadir, Tilahun Ermeko Wanamo* and Abate Lette
Background
Breast cancer is the leading cause for maternal mortality globally, especially in developing countries like Ethiopia. The incidence is increasing specially in developing regions. Regular breast self-examination is one of the most cost-effective method for early detection of breast cancer in asymptomatic women.
Objective
The aim of the study is to assess the level of knowledge and breast self-examination practice, and its associated factors among students in private universities at west Arsi zone, south east Ethiopia.
Methods
A facility based cross-sectional study design was conducted from April 1 to 30, 2018. A total of 355 undergraduate female students were participated in the study. Simple random sampling technique was used to select the study participants. Binary and mult.. View More»
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