scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Breast Cancer Screening Methods Among Female Patients in Primary Healthcare Centers in Najran, Saudi Arabia

2018 ◽  
Vol 34 (6) ◽  
pp. 1167-1172 ◽  
Author(s):  
Majed Alshahrani ◽  
Sultan Yahya M. Alhammam ◽  
Hussain Ali Salem Al Munyif ◽  
Amani Mohammad Abbad Alwadei ◽  
Alanood Mohammad Abbad Alwadei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
Primary Healthcare ◽  
Screening Methods ◽  
Female Patients ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Primary Healthcare Centers

scholarly journals Husbands’ Knowledge of Breast Cancer and Their Wives’ Attitudes and Practices Related to Breast Cancer Screening in Saudi Arabia: Cross-sectional Online Survey

10.2196/25404 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. e25404
Author(s):  
Afnan Abdulnasir Sabgul ◽  
Ameerah M N Qattan ◽  
Rubayyat Hashmi ◽  
Mohammed Khaled Al-Hanawi
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
Screening Methods ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Clinical Breast ◽  
Self Examination

Background Despite Saudi Arabia’s free and well-established cancer care program, breast cancer incidence and mortality are rising. Husbands’ knowledge, and wives’ attitudes and practices related to breast cancer screening are not well understood in Saudi Arabia. Objective The aim of this study was to investigate husbands’ knowledge, and wives’ attitudes and practices related to breast cancer screening in Saudi Arabia. Methods This cross-sectional study collected data from 403 husbands in the holy city of Makkah through an online self-reported questionnaire over a period of 2 months, from May 6 to July 7, 2020. Tabulation, bivariate, and multiple regression analyses were the major tools used for data analysis. Multivariate logistic regressions were used to examine the association between husbands’ knowledge and wives’ behavior regarding breast cancer screening methods. Results Husbands’ knowledge score (a 1-point increase) was significantly associated with the wives’ utilization of mammograms (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] 1.089, 95% CI 1.024-1.159) and breast self-examination (AOR 1.177, 95% CI 1.105-1.255). Husbands’ knowledge also influenced the wives’ attitudes toward learning about breast self-examination (AOR 1.138, 95% CI 1.084-1.195). There was no significant association between husbands’ knowledge and wives’ utilization of clinical breast examination. However, richer husbands showed a socioeconomic gradient concerning their wives’ utilization of clinical breast examinations (AOR 2.603, 95% CI 1.269-5.341). Conclusions Overall, husbands’ knowledge of breast cancer influences wives’ attitudes and practices related to breast cancer screening methods in Saudi Arabia. Thus, interventions delivered to husbands might increase breast cancer awareness and survival.

scholarly journals Husbands’ Knowledge of Breast Cancer and Their Wives’ Attitudes and Practices Related to Breast Cancer Screening in Saudi Arabia: Cross-sectional Online Survey (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Afnan Abdulnasir Sabgul ◽  
Ameerah M N Qattan ◽  
Rubayyat Hashmi ◽  
Mohammed Khaled Al-Hanawi
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
Screening Methods ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Clinical Breast ◽  
Self Examination

BACKGROUND Despite Saudi Arabia’s free and well-established cancer care program, breast cancer incidence and mortality are rising. Husbands’ knowledge, and wives’ attitudes and practices related to breast cancer screening are not well understood in Saudi Arabia. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to investigate husbands’ knowledge, and wives’ attitudes and practices related to breast cancer screening in Saudi Arabia. METHODS This cross-sectional study collected data from 403 husbands in the holy city of Makkah through an online self-reported questionnaire over a period of 2 months, from May 6 to July 7, 2020. Tabulation, bivariate, and multiple regression analyses were the major tools used for data analysis. Multivariate logistic regressions were used to examine the association between husbands’ knowledge and wives’ behavior regarding breast cancer screening methods. RESULTS Husbands’ knowledge score (a 1-point increase) was significantly associated with the wives’ utilization of mammograms (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] 1.089, 95% CI 1.024-1.159) and breast self-examination (AOR 1.177, 95% CI 1.105-1.255). Husbands’ knowledge also influenced the wives’ attitudes toward learning about breast self-examination (AOR 1.138, 95% CI 1.084-1.195). There was no significant association between husbands’ knowledge and wives’ utilization of clinical breast examination. However, richer husbands showed a socioeconomic gradient concerning their wives’ utilization of clinical breast examinations (AOR 2.603, 95% CI 1.269-5.341). CONCLUSIONS Overall, husbands’ knowledge of breast cancer influences wives’ attitudes and practices related to breast cancer screening methods in Saudi Arabia. Thus, interventions delivered to husbands might increase breast cancer awareness and survival.

Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Surrounding Breast Cancer Screening in Educated Appalachian Women

2003 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 659-667 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nan S. Leslie ◽  
Pamela Deiriggi ◽  
Suzanne Gross ◽  
M. Elizabeth DuRant ◽  
Cynthia Smith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Appalachian Women ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Breast Cancer Screening Among Women in Jordan

2014 ◽  
Vol 36 (5) ◽  
pp. 578-592 ◽  
Author(s):  
Areej Othman ◽  
Mamoun Ahram ◽  
Mohammed Rasoul Al-Tarawneh ◽  
Manal Shahrouri
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

scholarly journals Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices toward Breast Cancer

2020 ◽  
pp. 25-32
Author(s):  
Hesam Adin Atashi ◽  
Mohammad Eslami Vaghar ◽  
Maedeh Olya ◽  
Parisa Mirzamohammadi ◽  
Hamid Zaferani Arani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Family History ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
Marital Status ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
Positive Family History ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
History Of ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Background: The incidence of breast cancer is rising rapidly worldwide. Midwives have an important role in early detection of the disease by providing the patients with awareness and an accurate Clinical Breast Examination (CBE) of the patients that are effective in early detections. This study investigated the knowledge, attitudes and practices of midwives toward breast cancer.Methods: The study was conducted on 210 of midwives aged 20-62 who participated in a seminar for clarifying the role of knowledge, attitudes and practices in breast cancer early detection and prevention. The data were collected using a standard questionnaire which has 4 sections with 55 items including age, educational level, number of family members, marital status, family history of breast cancer and their knowledge, attitude and practices about breast cancer screening. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 13.0.Results: About two-third of the participants (65.9%) had excellent knowledge about the signs and symptoms of breast cancer. The results revealed that 30.8% of respondents performed self-examination once a month. There was a significant correlation between the knowledge of breast cancer and adopting preventive practices (P = 0.02). The level of their attitude was significantly associated with a positive family history of breast cancer (P= 0.03). There was no significant relationship between marital status or family history of breast cancer with CBE. Conclusion: An appropriate level of knowledge and practice of breast cancer screening was observed to help prevention among midwives. The findings can have remarkable practical implications as midwives can play an important role to broaden the breast-cancer-related knowledge of women.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to breast cancer screening among female health care professionals: a cross sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Humariya Heena ◽  
Sajid Durrani ◽  
Muhammad Riaz ◽  
Isamme AlFayyad ◽  
Rabeena Tabasim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
Clinical Breast Examination ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Clinical Breast ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

Abstract Background Incidence of breast cancer in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has increased in recent years. Screening helps in early detection of cancer and early diagnosis and timely treatment of breast cancer lead to a better prognosis. Women in the healthcare profession can have a positive impact on the attitudes, beliefs, and practices of general public. Therefore, it is important that the healthcare workers themselves have adequate knowledge and positive attitudes. We conducted a study to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to breast cancer screening among female healthcare professionals. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted on female health professional of KFMC (King Fahad Medical City). Data was collected using a pre-designed, tested, self-administered questionnaire. The questionnaire included specific sections to test the participants’ knowledge, attitude, and practices related to cervical cancer and its screening. Data analysis was done using descriptive statistics. Results A total of 395 health care workers participated in this study. The mean age of the participants was 34.7 years. Participants included physicians (n = 63, 16.0%), nurses (n = 261, 66.1%), and allied health workers (n = 71, 18.0%). Only 6 (1.5%) participants had a good level of knowledge of breast cancer and 104 (26.8%) participants demonstrated a fair level of knowledge. Overall, 370 (93.7%), 339 (85.8%), and 368 (93.2%) participants had heard of breast self-examination, clinical breast examination, and mammography, respectively. A total of 295 (74.7%) participants reported practicing breast self-examination, 95 (24.1%) had undergone clinical breast examination, and 74 (18.7%) had ever undergone mammography. Conclusion The knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to breast cancer screening were found to be lower than expected. Active steps are required to develop educational programs for the health care staff, which might empower them to spread the knowledge and positively influence the attitudes of female patients in the hospital.

Breast Cancer Screening Barriers: Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Women Toward Breast Cancer

2010 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 115-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdulbari Bener ◽  
Hanadi R. El Ayoubi ◽  
Basma Basha ◽  
Sharen Joseph ◽  
Lotfi Chouchane
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Screening Barriers ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

scholarly journals Awareness and Knowledge of Breast Cancer Screening Methods among Women in Al-Qunfudah, Saudi Arabia

2020 ◽  
pp. 81-95
Author(s):  
Khaled A. Yaghmour ◽  
Safa J. Alamri ◽  
Rehab H. Alfaqeh ◽  
Layla M. Alnashri ◽  
Basma J. Alamri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Early Detection ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Screening Methods ◽  
Breast Self Examination ◽  
Saudi Women ◽  
Self Examination

Objectives: Breast cancer is the most common malignancy affecting women in Saudi Arabia. Screening helps in early detection and prompt treatment of breast cancer, leading to a better prognosis. Lack of knowledge and awareness of its screening methods can lead to bad outcomes. So far, little is known of women’s knowledge of breast cancer screening. This study was conducted to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practice of breast cancer screening among Saudi women in Al-Qunfudah. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study including 203 adult Saudi women aged 18 years and above. Data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire from Saudi women in Al-Qunfudah, Saudi Arabia in 2019. The data were entered and statistically analyzed using SPSS software. Results: Findings revealed that all the participants in this study heard of breast cancer, and their awareness of breast self-examination was high (93.6%). Awareness levels were lower concerning clinical breast examination (63.1%) and mammography (65.5%). However, only 43.3% correctly practiced breast self-examination, and 5.9% had ever heard of a mammogram. Knowledge of breast cancer screening with mammography screening was significantly related to participant age (P=0.04), marital status (P=0.008), and occupation (P=0.04). Furthermore, the relation between participants who underwent mammography and age was significant (P=0.001). Conclusion: Our data indicate that the knowledge, awareness, and practices were insufficient, and educational interventions are required in Al-Qunfudah to encourage young women to practice screening for early detection. 

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