Abstract:
Introduction
Awareness of screening procedures and illness warning signals is critical for expanding and
implementing screening programs in society, which would improve the odds of early identification
of breast cancer.
Objectives
This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, awareness, attitudes, and practices related to
breast cancer risk factors, signs, symptoms and methods of screening among female faculty
and students at Hail University in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Methods
A cross-sectional study was conducted from January 2021 through February 2021 in the
Hail region of Saudi Arabia. A closed-ended questionnaire, which consisted of 37 questions,
was distributed online (using a Google Forms link) in both English and Arabic languages.
Data was collected from 425 female subjects who participated in the study.
Results
The study showed an overall knowledge level of 46.36% regarding breast cancer. Participants
had average knowledge about risk factors, signs, and symptoms, whereas their
awareness and practice of breast self-examination and screening methods were weak.
