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Objective: Previous research showed that early detection of breast cancer is very important for effective treatment and is the key determinant of breast cancer control. This study examined factors related to knowledge, attitude, and practice of breast cancer prevention among women aged 20-60 in KhanhHoa province, a South Central Coast province of Vietnam. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional survey of 1,200 women was conducted in September 2015 to examine the relationships between socio-demographic and socio-economic factors and knowledge, attitude and practice as well as the relationship among knowledge, attitude and practice of participants. Multivariate regression analysis then is used to examine the most significant factors affecting breast cancer prevention practices. Results: The major results of this study showed that there was a statistically significant association of attitude  and knowledge,  attitude and practice of prevention, knowledge and age, and occupation, and attitude and breast self-examination. Conclusion: Overall the results showed that there was no relationship between breast cancer knowledge and preventive practice for breast cancer. Surprisingly, although the older age group (40-60 years old) had a higher level of correct knowledge about breast cancer, they were less likely to have preventive practice for breast cancer. Similarly, while older women had more positive attitudes towards breast cancer preventive practice,  they were less likely to actually practice breast cancer prevention. This may be due to their negative experiences of breast cancer screening. The findings should help to develop prevention messages and targeting for prevention of breast cancer in KhanhHoa Province.

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