KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF BREAST SELF‑EXAMINATION AMONG FEMALE STUDENT
Abstract
This research work was designed to study the knowledge and practice of Breast Self‑Examination among female students of the Food Science and Technology Department, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike.
The objective of the study was to ascertain the level of knowledge of these female students, considering the importance of breast self‑examination practice in the prevention of breast cancer.
The significance of the study was to promote the practice of breast self‑examination among the female students, to make it a routine, and to improve health promotion and disease prevention.
A descriptive survey research design was used, and data were collected using questionnaires to encourage full participation of respondents. The population of the study was 200 female students, and since the population was small, no sampling was required.
Data collected were analyzed using bar charts, histograms, pie charts, and tables.
The findings showed that although the students have knowledge of Breast Self‑Examination, most of them do not practice it. Conclusions and recommendations were made to encourage them to practice Breast Self‑Examination regularly.
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