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Objective: In this study, it was aimed to determine the frequency of breast self-examination (BSE) and to evaluate breast cancer risk level in women living in a district where rural conditions are effective. Method: In this descriptive, cross-sectional study, women aged 20 and over who applied to the district state hospital family medicine general outpatient clinic for any reason between September 2018 and November 2018 were included. The participants were asked whether they performed BSE by face-to-face interview method and the Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Form was applied. Results: The mean age of 155 women was 43.70±14.31 (20-80) years, 81.9% (n=127) are married, 83.9% were educated in primary and lower education, 82.6% of the first childbearing age before the age of 30. In addition, 3.2% (n=5) were smokers, 31.6% (n=49) were physically active, 72.9% (n=113) were eating fruits, vegetables and fiber foods. The incidence of BSE was 59.4% and the rate of breast ultrasonography or mammography was 45.8%. The mean score of the breast cancer risk questionnaire was 153.12±47.74. One participiant in high, 12.9% were in moderate, 86.5% were in low-risk group. When linear regression analysis is performed, 20.7% of the increase in breast cancer risk survey score is attributed to the high waist circumference measurement. Conclusion: In our study conducted in a rural area, it was found that the frequency of BSE was high and they were in the low risk group in breast cancer risk assessment. In particular, breast cancer risk factors of women who apply to family medicine outpatient clinics where cancer screenings are performed more frequently should be reviewed, their ability to perform breast self-examination should be questioned, and the correct technique should be taught with clinical breast examination. For early detection, referral should be made for mammographic imaging in the appropriate age range and when necessary.

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