Breast cancer literacy among higher secondary students: results from a cross-sectional study in Western Nepal

Conclusion: Our study demonstrates poor knowledge on breast cancer risk factors, symptoms and curability among higher secondary school students in Western Nepal. Still, several myths regarding breast cancer persist. Half of the students had the perception that school curriculum inadequately informed them on breast cancer. Future studies should aim at the measures necessary to address the inadequate knowledge, along with the perceived gap in school curriculum.
Source: Epidemiologic Perspectives and Innovations - Category: Epidemiology Authors: Source Type: research