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Volume 02, Issue 7

Published on: July 2026

KNOWLEDGE REGARDING BREAST SELF EXAMINATION AMONG ADOLESCENT STUDENTS IN A SELECTED SCHOOL OF AIZAWL, MIZORAM

Judith Vanlalsawmi Lallawmzuali Marina Lalduhawmi Tholeh Lalramdini Jongte

Prof.( Dr). Ruth Lalhmingthang

BN College of Nursing, Aizawl, Mizoram

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Background: Breast cancer arises from uncontrolled proliferation of abnormal breast cells, with potential for systemic metastasis and mortality if not diagnosed early. Although population-based screening through physician examination and mammography has been extensively validated, the efficacy of Breast Self-Examination (BSE) as a standalone screening tool remains inconclusive. While some evidence supports BSE, contradictory findings necessitate further well-controlled prospective studies. Nonetheless, prevailing literature advocates for BSE promotion pending definitive trial outcomes.

Objectives: To assess the level of knowledge score regarding Breast Self Examination among adolescent students in a selected school of Aizawl, Mizoram, and to determine the association between level of knowledge and selected demographic variables.

Methodology: A non-experimental quantitative research design was employed. A sample of 100 adolescent students was recruited using non-probability convenience sampling.

Results: Data analysis revealed that 73% of respondents had moderate knowledge, 19% demonstrated adequate knowledge, and 8% had inadequate knowledge of BSE. The mean knowledge score was 14.21 and SD was 2.6. Statistical analysis indicated no significant association between knowledge scores and demographic variables.

KEY WORDS: Assess, Knowledge, Adolescent, Breast Self Examination.

How to Cite this Paper

Vanlalsawmi, J., Lallawmzuali, , Lalduhawmi, M. & Jongte, T. L. (2026). Knowledge Regarding Breast Self Examination Among Adolescent Students in A Selected School of Aizawl, Mizoram. International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, <i>02</i>(7). https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i7.006

Vanlalsawmi, Judith, et al.. "Knowledge Regarding Breast Self Examination Among Adolescent Students in A Selected School of Aizawl, Mizoram." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management, vol. 02, no. 7, 2026, pp. . doi:https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i7.006.

Vanlalsawmi, Judith, Lallawmzuali,Marina Lalduhawmi, and Tholeh Jongte. "Knowledge Regarding Breast Self Examination Among Adolescent Students in A Selected School of Aizawl, Mizoram." International Journal of Creative and Open Research in Engineering and Management 02, no. 7 (2026). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.55041/ijcope.v2i7.006.

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