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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Regarding Breast Self-Examination Among Adolescent Girls: A Comprehensive Review of Educational Interventions and Future Directions

Author(s) Ms. Manisha Angelina David, Dr. Jasmine Santha
Country India
Abstract Abstract
Background
Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among women worldwide and remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality. Although breast cancer predominantly affects adult women, awareness and preventive health behaviours should begin during adolescence. Breast Self-Examination (BSE) is a simple, inexpensive, and non-invasive method that helps women become familiar with the normal appearance and feel of their breasts, thereby facilitating the early recognition of abnormal changes. Despite increasing awareness campaigns, studies consistently report inadequate knowledge, negative attitudes, and poor BSE practices among adolescent girls, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.
Objective
This review aims to synthesize the existing evidence on knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding breast self-examination among adolescent girls and to evaluate the effectiveness of educational interventions designed to improve breast health awareness and promote regular BSE practice.
Methods
A comprehensive narrative review was conducted using published literature retrieved from PubMed, Scopus, Google Scholar, Web of Science, CINAHL, and WHO resources. Peer-reviewed articles published in English between 2015 and 2026 were considered. Studies focusing on adolescent girls aged 10–19 years that assessed knowledge, attitude, practice, barriers, or educational interventions related to breast self-examination were included.
Results
The reviewed literature indicates that the majority of adolescent girls possess inadequate knowledge regarding breast cancer risk factors, warning signs, and the correct technique of breast self-examination. Regular BSE practice remains low due to insufficient health education, cultural beliefs, fear of cancer diagnosis, misconceptions, embarrassment, and limited access to reliable health information. School-based educational programs, structured teaching modules, peer education, multimedia learning, and digital health interventions have consistently demonstrated significant improvements in knowledge, attitude, self-confidence, and BSE practice.
Conclusion
The evidence suggests that educational interventions are highly effective in improving breast health awareness and promoting breast self-examination among adolescent girls. Integrating breast health education into school curricula and community health programs can foster lifelong preventive health behaviours and contribute to earlier detection of breast abnormalities
Keywords Keywords: Breast Self-Examination, Breast Cancer, Adolescent Girls, Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, Health Education, Nursing, Early Detection.
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 8, Issue 4, July-August 2026
Published On 2026-08-06
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i04.85271
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