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September 10, 2025Journal of Education and Health PromotionOpen Access

Evaluation of breast cancer knowledge, beliefs, and self-examination practices among female college teachers in Pakistan

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BMBenazir MaharMOMalina OsmanFFFatimah Ahmad Fauzi

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Overview

Cross-sectional study evaluates breast cancer knowledge and self-examination practices in female college teachers, suggesting educational interventions are needed.

Key Points

  • Only 13.6% of female college teachers reported regular breast self-examination practices.
  • Median knowledge score about breast cancer was 12, indicating low awareness among participants.
  • Regression analysis identified marital status and education level as significant predictors of breast self-examination practices.
  • Targeted educational interventions are vital for improving breast cancer awareness and self-examination habits.

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Mahar et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1d7ee54b1d3bfb60f9f59https://doi.org/10.4103/jehp.jehp_1989_24
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