AWARENESS AND KNOWLEDGE OF BREAST CANCER AMONG MEN IN PORT HARCOURT LGA, RIVERS STATE

Abstract

This research investigates the awareness and comprehension of breast cancer among men residing in the Port Harcourt Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria. The study aimed to assess both the awareness and knowledge levels regarding breast cancer in this particular demographic. Employing a survey research approach, the researchers utilized questionnaires as their primary means of data collection. The results indicate that a significant portion, 58.2%, of individuals in the Port Harcourt Local Government Area of Rivers State lack awareness and understanding of breast cancer among men. The researcher recommends that the media, medical practitioners, Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and other key actors in the community should endeavour to carry out campaigns that can create awareness of breast cancer among men in the society.