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Breast Cancer Knowledge and Practice Among Women Attending Health Centres During Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: among women globally, with late-stage diagnosis being particularly prevalent in low- and middle-income countries such as Libya. Despite ongoing health education and recurrent awareness campaigns, there remains a gap between knowledge of breast cancer and actual screening practices among Libyan women. This study aimed to evaluate the level of knowledge and screening practices related to breast cancer among women attending healthcare centers in Benghazi, Libya, during Breast Cancer Awareness month, October 2022. Patients and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted using a self-administered questionnaire to 262 women aged 20–75 years. Participants were recruited from eight healthcare centers during October 2022. Ethical approval was obtained from the Libyan International University Research Ethics Committee.

Source: Journal of The Best Available Evidence in Medicine

DOI: 10.63720/brgg8q0o

Authors: Amina Muftah Elsaid, Othman Hammad Tajoury, Jamal Alsharef

Institutions: Libyan International University, University of Ajdabiya

Language: English

Topic: Women's cancer prevention and management

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4409854785

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