Abstract
One of the main causes of mortality for women worldwide is breast cancer. Therefore, it is essential to enhance awareness and information about breast cancer and breast cancer screening in order to diagnose the disease early. The study aimed to assess nurses' knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding breast self-examination before implementing nurse led educational program. A descriptive cross-sectional design was conduct among nurses works in hospitals, the data were collected by A systematic questionnaire including sociodemographic characteristics and three domains to assessing Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice related to BSE. Descriptive statistical analysis used to summarize the findings. The finding showed uneven level of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice among nurses before to intervention. A large percentage Proven Moderate Knowledge level, while positive attitude was observed among nurses, Practical adherence to regular breast self-examination was limited. The pre-intervention assessment indicated that there was a gap in nurses' Knowledge and practice Although relatively positive Attitude, Highlight the need of Nurse led educational program to enhance nurses' knowledge, Attitude and Practice.
First Page
227
Last Page
231
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Kareem, Aseel Shalaan; Al-hussein, Iman Qasim Kteo; and Jumaah, Zainab Neamat
(2026)
"Assessment of Nurses' Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice toward Breast Self-Examination in Al-Najaf City Hospitals,"
Al-Nisour Journal for Medical Sciences: Vol. 8:
Iss.
2, Article 14.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.70492/2664-0554.1183