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Data were collected using a general information questionnaire, the Self-Care Behavior Scale for BCRL Patients, the Lymphedema Limb Function-Disability-Health Scale, and the Lymphedema Health Belief Questionnaire.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      The total self-care behavior score of patients with BCRL was 71.69 \u00b1 7.42, with a score index of 74.68%. The total limb function-disability-health score was 105.61 \u00b1 35.76, with a score index of 32.92%. The total health belief score was 99.68 \u00b1 11.23, with a score index of 79.74%. Hierarchical regression analysis showed that age, body mass index (BMI), surgical approach, total limb function-disability-health score, and total health belief score were significantly associated with self-care behavior (\n                      <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\n                      &amp;lt; 0.05).\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Self-care practices among patients with BCRL were moderate and require further improvement. Age, BMI, surgical approach, upper limb function-disability-health status, and health belief level were associated with self-care behavior. Given the cross-sectional design, these findings should be interpreted as associations rather than causal relationships. 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