Browsing Faculty of Public Health by Subject "Breast cancer"
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BREAST CANCER RISK PREVALENCE, PERCEPTIONS AND PREVENTIVE PRACTICES AMONG FEMALE HEALTH WORKERS AND MARKET WOMEN IN IBADAN, OYO STATE: A COMPARATIVE STUDY
(2014-07)As the high prevalence of risk factors for breast cancer gains increasing global attention, a woman's perception of her risk of developing breast cancer plays a vital role in determining her willingness to participate in ... -
BREAST SELF-EXAMINATION: ATTITUDE, KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE AMONG WOMEN IN IFO, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA
(2002-10)Breast Cancer is the most common female malignancy reported world-wide. In the past few years, the number of women developing breast cancer in Nigeria has risen dramatically. Despite the increasing incidence of the disease, ... -
KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICE OF BREAST SELF EXAMINATION AMONG FEMALE NURSES AT THE ADEOYO MATERNITY AND RING ROAD SPECIALIST HOSPITALS IBADAN, NIGERIA
(2011-05)Breast Cancer (BC) is the commonest cause of cancer-related death among women and its incidence is on the increase in Nigeria. The level of practice of Breast Self Examination (BSE), a cheap, easy-to-learn and effective ... -
KNOWLEDGE OF BREAST CANCER AND PREFERENCE OF EARLY DETECTION SCREENING MEASURES AMONG FEMALE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF EKITI STATE UNIVERSITY, ADO EKITI, NIGERIA
(2014-11)Breast cancer (BC) is the leading cause of cancer deaths among women and observed to be rising among younger women. Early detection is the best defense against morbidity and mortality from BC. Low disease knowledge, wrong ... -
RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH BREAST CANCER AMONG WOMEN IN TWO REFERRAL CENTRES IN NIGERIA
(2014-07)Breast Cancer (BC) is a common cause of death among Nigerian women. Past studies suggest that diet, lifestyle and environmental pollutants are more important risk factors in the aetiology of cancers. Identifying some of ... -
RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH BREAST CANCER AMONG WOMEN IN TWO REFERRAL CENTRES IN NIGERIA
(2014-07)Breast Cancer (BC) is a common cause of death among Nigerian women. Past studies suggest that diet, lifestyle and environmental pollutants are more important risk factors in the aetiology of cancers. Identifying some of ...