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Health literacy and breast cancer preventive practices among market women in Oshodi Local Government Area of Lagos State, Nigeria

Omolara Fatiregun
Nnodimele Onuigbo Atulomah
Yetunde Kuyinu
Anthonia Sowunmi
Temitope Olatunji-Agunbiade
Okunuga Ndidi
Oyekan Ademola
Adewumi Alabi
Popoola O Abiodun
Awotayo Olajumoke

2024Open accessBabcock University

Abstract

This study shows an above-average mean health literacy score amongst these women; however, inadequate knowledge of risk factors still exists. Education level and income are significant in increasing health literacy on breast cancer preventive practices amongst market women in Lagos, Nigeria.

Research topics

Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
Social Media in Health Education
Mobile Health and mHealth Applications

Sustainable Development Goals

4Quality Education

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DOI: 10.3332/ecancer.2024.1785

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