Assessment of Breast Self-Examination Knowledge, Attitude and Practice and Associated Factors Among Female Preparatory Students in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: An Institutional Based Cross-Sectional Study.

Background And Aim: Breast cancer is becoming a major public health concern globally, particularly in developing countries like Ethiopia. This study aimed to assess factors related to knowledge, attitude regarding breast cancer, and breast self-examination (BSE) practices among female preparatory students in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 844 participants using a pretested self-administered questionnaire in 2021 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.