Knowledge of female and male university students in Lebanon about female breast cancer: A quantitative study

Ghassan Nabbout (), Nivine Abbas (), Yara El Koussa (), Ziad Koussa () and Fadi W. Abdul-Karim ()

International Journal of Innovative Research and Scientific Studies, 2025, vol. 8, issue 6, 3353-3361

Abstract: College students play a vital role in fostering awareness and support for female breast cancer initiatives. This study assessed the knowledge of breast cancer among female and male university students at the University of Balamand through an anonymous online survey between July and October 2023. 1644 students were recruited. Our results showed that females had higher knowledge scores (Mean= 8.96/15, 60%) than males (Mean=7.89/15, 53%), and students from health-related faculties scored better than other faculties. Additionally, students with prior background information about breast cancer as well as senior students had higher knowledge scores than those with a positive family history of female breast cancer. This study recommends targeted campaigns to enhance students’ awareness of breast cancer.

Keywords: Breast cancer; Education; Gender difference; Knowledge; Public health; University students. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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