Association between sociodemographic factors and breast self-examination practices in women of childbearing age from rural Peru.
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OBJECTIVE: To determine the association between sociodemographic factors and breast self-examination (BSE) practices among women of childbearing age from the rural communities of El Portillo and Pomaticla, Peru. METHODS: A cross-sectional, correlational study with a nonprobability convenience sample of 605 women aged 15-49 years was conducted. BSE practice was assessed using a validated instrument (Cronbach α = 0.982). Data were analyzed with χ2 tests and multinomial logistic regression using R software. RESULTS: Educational level, region of birth, marital status, health insurance, and absence of breast injury history were significantly associated with adequate BSE practices (P < 0.05). Women with complete high school education had a significantly higher likelihood of adequate BSE practice (odds ratio, 10.62; P < 0.001). Residence in Pomaticla and being affiliated with EsSalud were also associated with increased practice. CONCLUSION: Sociodemographic factors significantly influence BSE practices. Targeted health education strategies are needed to promote early detection behaviors in vulnerable female populations in rural Peru.