Key result
Most Turkish women report ability to perform breast self-examinations but only ~19% practice them monthly.
Why the study?
Breast cancer is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among women globally, motivating an assessment of awareness, breast self-examination practices, and the influence of professional background and demographic variables.
Cross-Sectional (n=481)
No
Despite high general awareness of breast cancer, regular breast self-examination practices remain low, and healthcare professionals showed unexpected gaps in specific knowledge regarding treatment options compared to non-healthcare individuals.
Clinicians cannot assume BSE awareness ensures regular practice; leaves open behavioral barriers and effective interventions for targeted study.
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Akgün et al. (2026) conducted a cross-sectional in Adult women aged 18 years and older without prior breast cancer diagnosis residing in or receiving healthcare in a Turkish province (n=481). Among adult women aged 18 and older in Turkiye, 66.7% reported ability to perform breast self-examination, but only 19.3% performed it regularly every month.
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