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Document Type : Article In Journal 
Document Title :
The knowledge of breast cancer among young Saudi females
معرفة سرطان الثّدي بين الإناث السّعوديّة الصّغيرة
 
Subject : The knowledge of breast cancer among young Saudi females 
Document Language : English 
Abstract : Objectives: To assess the breast cancer knowledge level of Saudi female school students. Methods: A detailed questionnaire on cancer breast was designed with all the needed information. Using a map of the Jeddah area of Saudi Arabia, schools were identified in each area and permission was sought from the Ministry of Education to distribute the questionnaire to the students. A team of volunteers was instructed on how to distribute and collect the questionnaires. The collected questionnaires were then statistically analyzed. This Pilot study of 500 students was performed in King Abdul-Aziz University Hospital using high schools from the city of Jeddah between April and June 2009. The results were used to build up a base for designing a community educational program. Results: Analysis of the data from 337 questionnaires from high school and college students showed that the level of knowledge of young females on breast cancer is limited. However, it also indicated that the students are very enthusiastic to learn about cancer breast, and its prevention. Conclusion: The limited knowledge level of breast cancer in the younger generation might be an obstacle to screening programs and early diagnosis. Awareness programs should be developed including lectures, seminars workshops, and on hands training 
ISSN : 1319-1004 
Journal Name : Medical Science Journal 
Volume : 31 
Issue Number : 11 
Publishing Year : 1431 AH
2010 AD 
Article Type : Article 
Added Date : Wednesday, January 26, 2011 

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سامية العموديalamoudi, سشةهش InvestigatorDoctorate 

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