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Document Type : Project 
Document Title :
The knowledge of breast cancer among young Saudi females
مدى معرفة العاملين في المجال الصحي وممارساتهم ومواقفهم تجاه الكشف المبكر عن سرطان الثدي.
 
Subject : Breast Cancer 
Document Language : Arabic 
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. 
Publishing Year : 1431 AH
2010 AD 
Number Of Pages : 4 
Sponsor Name : Sheikh Mohammed Hussien Al-Amoudi chair for Breast Cancer 
Sponsorship Year : 1431 AH
2010 AD 
Added Date : Sunday, February 13, 2011 

Researchers

Researcher Name (Arabic)Researcher Name (English)Researcher TypeDr GradeEmail
وفاء أديب سيتSait, Wafa AInvestigatorDoctoratecebc_alamoudi@yahoo.com
سامية محمد العموديAL-Amoudi, Samia MResearcherDoctoratecebc_alamoudi@yahoo.com
دلال أحمد تواتيTawatai, Dalal AResearcherDoctoratecebc_alamoudi@yahoo.com
حسان صلاح عبد الجبارAbduljabbar, Hassan SResearcherDoctoratecebc_alamoudi@yahoo.com

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