Abakaliki-A 343, Abakaliki
Nigeria
Research Article
Breast Cancer Knowledge among Women in Ebonyi State, Nigeria: Implication for Women Breast Cancer Education
Author(s): Cajetan Ikechukwu ILO, Omaka- Amari, Lois Nnenna, Ignatius Obilor Nwimo and Chinagorom OnwunakaCajetan Ikechukwu ILO, Omaka- Amari, Lois Nnenna, Ignatius Obilor Nwimo and Chinagorom Onwunaka
Background
Breast cancer mortality rate is increasing among women in developing countries a condition that might be brought about by lack of knowledge of fundamental elements necessary for cancer prevention.
Purpose
To ascertain level of breast cancer knowledge across some socio-demographic variables among women in Ebonyi State Nigeria
Method
A total sample of 1,845 women was used for the study selected through multistage sampling technique. A 40-items questionnaire eliciting answers on knowledge of cancer symptoms, risk factors, prevention methods and cancer treatment options was used for the study. Descriptive statistics of frequency and percentage were used to answer the research question while Chi-square statistic was used to test the hypotheses at an alpha level of 0.05.
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