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Assess the practice of breast self-examination (BSE) and associated barriers among female diploma students.

Breast Self-examination Practices and Barriers Among Female University Students at the State University of Zanzibar

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Cross-sectional study assesses BSE practices and barriers in female diploma students, indicating a need for educational interventions.

Assess the practice of breast self-examination (BSE) and associated barriers among female diploma students.
Cross-sectional study involving 300 female students at the State University of Zanzibar.
Participants were selected using simple random sampling and data collected via a structured questionnaire.
Descriptive statistics and multivariable logistic regression analyzed factors affecting BSE practice.
59.7% of participants demonstrated inadequate BSE practice.
Students from the School of Health and Medical Sciences were more likely to practice BSE (AOR = 3.20, 95% CI: 1.90-5.40, P < .001).
Family history of breast cancer and prior exposure to breast disease significantly increased BSE practice (AOR = 2.60, P = .007; AOR = 3.10, P < .001).

Mwita et al. (2026) studied this question.

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