Determinants of Self Breast Examination Among Students of College of Nursing, Bida, Nigeria

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Keywords:

Bida, Breast cancer, Breast self-examination, Cancer prevention

Abstract

Breast Self-Examination (BSE) is a cost-effective method for breast cancer prevention. This descriptive cross-sectional study aimed to identify factors influencing BSE practices among 215 nursing students at the Nursing School, Bida, selected via multi-stage sampling. Data were collected via interviewer-administered questionnaires and analyzed using IBM SPSS version 23. Results showed that 54.2% had good knowledge, 63.0% had a positive attitude, and 85.9% demonstrated good practice of BSE. Year of study and ethnicity were statistically associated with practice (p<0.05). The findings highlight a strong practical uptake despite moderate knowledge, underscoring the need for intensified awareness campaigns to promote early adoption of BSE, thereby facilitating early detection and prompt treatment of breast cancer.

Author Biographies

  • Abdullateef AA, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology

    Post-Graduate School Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, P.M.B 4000, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria

  • Ilori OR, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology

    Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), P.M.B. 4400 Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria.

  • Ige RO, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology

    Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), P.M.B. 4400 Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria.

  • Akanbi IM, Bowen University

    Department of Community Medicine, BOWEN University Iwo, Nigeria.

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2025-12-27

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Vol. 6 No. 4 (2025): Management Dilemma of an Incidentally Discovered Bilateral Dysgerminoma

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