Archivos de Ciencia e Investigación(ADCI)
ISSN: 3068-014X | DOI: 10.33140/ADCI
Najma Abdirahman Mohamed
Department of Medical Laboratory Science, College of Natural and Applied Sciences, University of Hargeisa, Hargeisa, Somaliland, Somalia
Publications
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Review Article
Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Breast Self-Examination Among Female Health Care Professionals at Selected Hospitals in Hargeisa, Somaliland
Author(s): Mustafe Yusuf Said*, Noura Jama Ali Abyan, Hussien Abdi Ali, Zainab Mohamed Ali, Mustafe Mohamed Elmi, Hodan Hussein Adam and Najma Abdirahman Mohamed
Background: Breast cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related morbidity and mortality among women worldwide. Early detection through screening methods such as breast self-examination (BSE) is critical, particularly in low-resource settings where access to mammography is limited. Healthcare professionals play a key role in promoting breast cancer awareness, yet their own knowledge, attitudes, and practices of BSE in Somaliland remain understudied. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding breast self-examination and to identify associated factors among female healthcare professionals at selected hospitals in Hargeisa, Somaliland. Methods: An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted from March to July 2025 among 171 female healthcare professionals (nurses, midwives, doctors, and pharma.. Read More»