Abstract

Abstract


Objective: To assess the knowledge, attitude and practice regarding breast self-examination among women in an urban setting.

Method: The Knowledge, Attitude and Practice study was conducted from May to July 2018 at the Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics at Naseer Hussain Shaheed Hospital and the Institute of Infectious Disease, Karachi, and comprised women aged 15 years or above who were attending the outpatient department. Data was collected using a pre-designed questionnaire and was analysed using SPSS 23.

Results: There were 385 women with a mean age of 30.09±7.09 years. Overall, 259 (67.3%) subjects had adequate knowledge about breast self-examination, 123 (31.9%) had appropriate practices and 187 (48.6%) had positive attitude.

Conclusion:Overall knowledge level regarding breast self-examination was found to be inadequate.

Keywords: Breast cancer, knowledge, attitude and practice, breast self examination (BSE).