Psychosocial predictors of breast self-examination behavior among female students: an application of the health belief model using logistic regression

摘要

BackgroundBreast cancer is a life-threatening condition affecting women around the world. The early detection of breast lumps using a breast self-examination (BSE) is important for the prevention and control of this disease. The aim of this study was to examine BSE behavior and its predictive factors among female university students using the Health Belief Model (HBM).