在沙特阿拉伯王国，女性最常见的癌症是乳腺癌。因此，本研究的目的是评估沙特阿拉伯阿西尔地区女性对乳房自检 (BSE) 的知识、态度和实践 (KAP)。这项研究是从 2023 年 10 月开始进行的横断面研究截至 2024 年 6 月，沙特阿拉伯阿西尔省。在 397 名研究参与者中，89 人（22.4%）知识良好，308 人（77.6%）知识较差； 185 人 (46.6%) 对乳房 BSE 持积极态度，212 人 (53.4%) 持消极态度 24 人 (6%) 对乳房 BSE 的做法良好 373 人 (94%) 的做法较差。根据研究参与者的说法，社交媒体 204 (51.4%)、广播、电视和报纸是了解疯牛病的最佳场所。在这项研究中，316 人（79.6%）听说过 BSE。 230 (57.9%) 表示乳腺癌患者的生存可能性随着早期发现而增加。只有 231 名（58.2%）和 247 名（62.2%）分别同意乳房颜色和形状的变化以及乳房退缩/排出表明乳腺癌。在 147 人中，有 24 人（16.3%）在每次月经后一周进行了自我检查。单身（OR = 6.259；95% CI = 1.790-21.887，p = 0.004）和已婚（OR = 4.923；95% CI = 1.509-16.056，p = 0.008）、单身（OR = 2.736； 95% CI = 1.248- 6.000，p = 0.012）和已婚（OR = 3.176；95% CI = 1.734-5.817，p = 0.00）分别与良好的 BSE 知识和态度显着相关。文盲 (OR = 0.233; 95% CI = 0.060-0.895, p = 0.034), 大学预科 (OR = 0.222; 95% CI = 0.092-0.538, p = 0.001), 文盲 (OR = 0) .293; 95% CI = 0.114-0.755，p = 0.011），大学预科生（OR = 0.462；95% CI = 0.271-0.788，p = 0.005）与受过大学教育的人相比，不太可能拥有良好的知识和态度。研究表明，很少有人拥有良好的知识和态度。女性对疯牛病有良好的了解、态度和实践。在这项研究中，与知识和实践相比，态度水平较高。然而，94% 的人根本没有练习过。强烈建议重点关注改善女性关于 BSE 的 KAP，以及大学中的 BSE 教育计划和更多社区服务活动，例如公共场所的健康运动。版权所有 © 2024 Kandasamy、Almaghaslah、Almanasef 和 A​​lamri。

The most common form of cancer among women is breast cancer in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Thus, the purpose of this study was to evaluate women in Saudi Arabia's Asir Region, on their knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) regarding breast self-examination (BSE).The research was carried out cross-sectional and conducted from October 2023 to June 2024 in Saudi Arabia's Asir province.Out of 397 study participants, 89 (22.4%) had good knowledge, and 308 (77.6%) had poor knowledge; 185 (46.6%) had a positive attitude, and 212 (53.4%) had a negative attitude 24 (6%) had good practice 373 (94%) had poor practice about breast BSE. According to study participants, social media, 204 (51.4%), radio, television, and newspapers were the best places to learn about BSE. In this study, 316 (79.6%) had heard of BSE. 230 (57.9%) stated that breast cancer patient's likelihood of survival increases with early detection. Only 231 (58.2%) and 247 (62.2%) agreed that breast cancer is indicated by changes in the color and shape of the breast and retraction/discharge of the breasts, respectively. Out of 147, 24 (16.3%) self-examined just one week after each menstruation. Single (OR = 6.259; 95% CI = 1.790-21.887, p = 0.004) and married (OR = 4.923; 95% CI = 1.509-16.056, p = 0.008), Single (OR = 2.736; 95% CI = 1.248-6.000, p = 0.012) and married (OR = 3.176; 95% CI = 1.734-5.817, p = 0.00) were significantly associated with good knowledge and attitude of BSE, respectively. Illiterates (OR = 0.233; 95% CI = 0.060-0.895, p = 0.034), pre-university (OR = 0.222; 95% CI = 0.092-0.538, p = 0.001), Illiterates (OR = 0.293; 95% CI = 0.114-0.755, p = 0.011), pre-university (OR = 0.462; 95% CI = 0.271-0.788, p = 0.005) are less likely to have good knowledge and attitude compared to college and university educated.The study revealed that few women have good knowledge, attitudes, and practices among BSE. In this study, attitude level is high in comparison to knowledge and practice. However, 94% never practiced at all. It is strongly advised that a focus be placed on improving women's KAP regarding BSE, as well as BSE educational programs in universities and more community service activities such as health campaigns in public places.Copyright © 2024 Kandasamy, Almaghaslah, Almanasef and Alamri.