title: Breast Cancer Knowledge Among Male High School Students in Saudi Arabia.
abstract: Breast cancer (BC) accounts for 24 % of all women cancer cases diagnosed in Saudi Arabia each year. Awareness is extremely important in combating this disease. This study was undertaken to assess male high school students' response to BC. This cross-sectional survey was performed on male high school students across schools in Jeddah. A questionnaire gathered data on respondent demographics, beliefs about BC, BC risk factors, early screening methods, and role of men in BC. Statistical analysis was done using SPSS 20. A total of 824 students participated, with an average age of 17.0 years. There was more than 50 % agreement that early detection of BC enhances the chances of recovery, that BC is treatable, and that clinical breast examination and breastfeeding provide protection from BC. Around half the survey population thought that BC was fatal and contagious. Fewer than 50 % thought that BC was inherited and related to smoking, consumption of contraceptive pills, repeated exposure to radiation, obesity, and wearing a bra and that breast tumors were all malignant and spread to different parts of the body. Others knew that mammograms should be performed periodically. A high percentage persuaded their relatives to have mammograms and provided them with psychological support. Knowledge of BC among male high school students in Saudi Arabia is still limited, and, therefore, programs and activities need to be established to increase awareness among high school students.
authors.affiliation: Sheikh Mohammed Hussien Al-Amoudi Center of Excellence in Breast Cancer, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. dr.samia_amoudi@hotmail.com.
authors.forename: Samia
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Al-Amoudi
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: Moaiad Tariq Abdul-Aziz
authors.initials: MTA
authors.lastname: AlHomied
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: Nasser Youssef Nasser
authors.initials: NYN
authors.lastname: AlSayegh
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: Osama Naseem Ismail
authors.initials: ONI
authors.lastname: Radi
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: Mohammed Majed Suliman
authors.initials: MMS
authors.lastname: Zagzoog
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: Omar Faisal Mubarak
authors.initials: OFM
authors.lastname: Aloufi
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: Abdullah Abdulkarim Ali
authors.initials: AAA
authors.lastname: Al-Harbi
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: Safwan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Tayeb
authors.affiliation: Clinical Biochemistry, Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: Mohammed
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hassanien
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: Mahmoud
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Al-Ahwal
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: Basem
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Eldeek
authors.affiliation: Special Infectious Agents Unit, King Fahd Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
authors.forename: Steve
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Harakeh
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012529:Saudi Arabia / Q000453:epidemiology; D012574:Schools; D013334:Students / Q000523:psychology*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Awareness; Breast cancer; Jeddah; Knowledge; Male high school students; Saudi Arabia