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This research aims to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of breast self-examination among female university students in diverse economies.

May 25, 2026Open Access

Knowledge, attitude and practice of breast self-examination among female university students from 24 low, middle income and emerging economy countries

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HCHuman Sciences Research Council

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Randomized trial examines breast self-examination knowledge and practices in female university students, suggesting the need for improved educational programs.

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This research aims to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of breast self-examination among female university students in diverse economies.
Anonymous questionnaires were distributed to 10,810 female students aged 16-30 from 25 universities.
Data collection spanned across 24 countries in Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Logistic regression was used to analyze the relationship between BSE knowledge, attitude, and practice.
50.4% of participants reported knowing how to conduct breast self-examination.
59.3% had never practiced BSE in the last year, while only 9.1% practiced it monthly.
A positive attitude towards BSE was significantly associated with increased BSE practice.

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Human Sciences Research Council (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a13e8680e02ee3982d332d4 https://doi.org/10.14749/32386029

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Randomized trial examines breast self-examination knowledge and practices in female university students, suggesting the need for improved educational programs.

Knowledge, attitude and practice of breast self-examination among female university students from 24 low, middle income and emerging economy countries

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Knowledge, attitude and practice of breast self-examination among female university students from 24 low, middle income and emerging economy countries

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