A Study on Breast Cancer Awareness in Female Students of Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur: A Cross-Sectional Study
Background: Breast cancer in women is the leading health problem in many overpopulated countries like Bangladesh. As breast cancer is increasing at a faster rate in Bangladesh, public awareness is essential for early detection and proper treatment of breast cancer. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to find out the level of awareness and knowledge of risk factors for breast cancer in female students of Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur. Method: The study population was selected using a multistage cluster sampling procedure. Binary logistic regression was performed to identify the significant risk factors for breast cancer and Chi-square test was used to determine the association between breast cancer awareness and demographic characteristics of the respondents. Results: Results show that only a total of 39.7% respondent’s had breast cancer awareness. Respondent’s age, residential area, marital status, parent’s education and healthcare facilities were predictors for breast cancer and had a significant effect on breast cancer awareness. Conclusion: Students had a low level of breast cancer awareness; so, there is a need to increase awareness and educate young females through University-based educational or awareness campaign on breast cancer.
- Source: Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development . Jan2019, Vol. 10 Issue 1, p547-552. 6p.
- Author(s): Das, Sukanta; Munira, Sirajum; Chakravorti, B. K.