Knowledge of Uterine Fibroid among Female Undergraduate Students in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka Anambra State Nigeria
- Nnaemezie Nkiru Onyinyechukwu (Ph.D.)
- Nwankwo Nonyelum Stella (Ph.D.)
- Ibe Ijeoma M.A. (M.Sc.)
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Abstract: Leiomyomas, or uterine fibroids as they are commonly known, are mostly seen in women of reproductive age. However, they can go undetected in most women, and approximately 25% of women show clinical symptoms. Although fibroids are a global burden impacting 80% of premenopausal women, they are more prevalent among Black women than among women of other races. The design of this study was a survey design. The population of the study comprised of 293 400level female undergraduate students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University. The instrument is titled Knowledge of Uterine Fibroids among Female Undergraduate Student (KUFFUS). Results showed that Female undergraduate students in Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Anambra State are knowledgeable abou...
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