Breast Cancer Knowledge and Practice Among Women Attending Health Centres During Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign
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.
Keywords
Breast, Cancer, Screening, Awareness, Knowledge, Self-Examination