Abstract: Introduction: Breast cancer is the 1st leading cause of death among women in Bangladesh. Breast Self-examination (BSE) can contribute in early detection about 60% of breast cancer that every woman should practice for early treatment. Aims andObjective: To assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of BSEamong women. Methods: A descriptive correlational study was conducted with a sample of 172 those were conveniently selected from Dhaka Medical College Hospital, Dhaka. Bangladesh. Data were collected by the researcher using face-to-face interview.......
Keywords:BSE, Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, Women, Bangladesh
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