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Significant associations were found between the Cyberchondria Severity Scale-Short Form total score and participants\u2019 educational status, menopausal status, and practice of breast self-examination, as well as between the Breast Cancer Fear Scale total score and history of clinical breast examination (p&lt;0.05). A positive significant correlation was observed between the Cyberchondria Severity Scale-Short Form total score and the Breast Cancer Fear Scale total score (r=0.464; p&lt;0.05).  CONCLUSION: Nurses should promote health literacy and guide individuals toward reliable sources, employing an interdisciplinary approach to manage patient fears. 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