A Study on Breast Cancer Awareness and Breast Self-Examination Practices Among Female National Youth Corps Service (NYSC) Members in Ibadan

March 2025 Toheeb A. S., Abdulmuiz A. A., Miracle O., Iyanuoluwa O. O., and Makuochukwu C. M. European Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research, 12(3), 49–57

Early detection of breast cancer depends in part on awareness and on practices such as breast self-examination. This study surveys knowledge and self-examination behaviour among female National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in Ibadan, Nigeria.

The work speaks to health education needs among young women in national service. A related discussion appears in a podcast with Dr Fajembola.

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