Abstract

This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of Breast Self-Examination
(BSE) among women aged 15-49 in Aburkot ward, Amolatar Town council, Amolatar District,
northern Uganda. The majority of participants were young women aged 15-35 years, with
65% being Catholic, 16% Anglicans, 10% Pentecostals, 5% Seventh-day Adventists, and 4%
Muslim. The majority (67%) had never heard of BSE but knew it is a practice to detect breast
cancer early. Of the 100 participants, 10% stated that BSE is performed before
menstruation, 9% during menstruation, 23% after menstruation, 42% anytime, and 16% did
not know the right time to perform BSE. 78% of the participants pointed out that a mirror is
required to perform BSE, while only 22% disagreed. Most participants (90% disagreed)
disagreed with reporting any lump on their breasts to the doctor or nurse after waiting for
a while. Nearly 100% recognized the importance of BSE, with 64% agreeing that they
practice it to prevent breast cancer development. Factors influencing BSE practice include
family, peer, family history of breast cancer, advice from health workers, media, personal
history of breast cancer, and nothing in particular