Knowledge of breast cancer and breast self-examination practice among Iranian women in Hamedan, Iran

BACKGROUND: In Iran, breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer in women and a major public health problem. METHODS: A cross sectional study was carried out to determine knowledge on breast cancer and breast self- examination (BSE) practices of 384 females living in the city of Hamadan, Iran. A p...

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Main Authors: Akhtari-Zavare, Mehrnoosh, Ghanbari-Baghestan, Abbas, Abd Latiff, Latiffah, Matinnia, Nasrin, Hoseini, Mozhgan
Format: Article
Published: Asian Pacific Education Press 2014