Breast Cancer Knowledge and Screening Awareness among Women Attending Well Women Clinic

Abstract Background: In Niger, breast cancer is the first cancer related morbidity and mortality within the female population. While Breast cancer awareness can contribute to early diagnosis and disease mortality reduction, Niger women’s knowledge of breast cancer is not well documented. The objective of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices of women related to breast cancer and have a look on the factors associated this knowledge. Methods: The study was conducted thought a cross sectional survey in women population in Zinder and Niamey regions. A random sampling was used to select women in households within health districts. We defined a breast cancer knowledge score and used a generalized linear model to assess factors associated with breast cancer knowledge. Results: A total of 675 women were included in the survey. Average age of women was 39.2 years (38.2-40.2) and 48.4% (44.7-52.2) of them were not educated. Overall women’s knowledge of breast cancer is relatively low, only 41.2% (37.5-45.0) were aware of breast cancer. An area where women demonstrated an awareness was breast cancer symptoms knowledge with 65.0% (61.3-68.7). Insufficient level of knowledge was observed on knowledge of risk and protection factors with only 27.4 % (24.0-31.0) level of awareness and breast cancer good practice with 16.9% (14.2-19.7). Younger age OR=0.98 (0.96-0.99) practicing clinical breast examination OR=2.25 (1.31–3.16), breastfeeding 3.34 (2.12-5.26), not having a history of participation to breast cancer 0.53 (0.34-0.82) and living in rural and peri-urban areas 0.34 (0.20–0.44) were factors related to awareness of breast cancer. Conclusion: Niger women had overall low level of breast cancer awareness. While they were not acquainted with breast self-examination and clinical breast examination, their knowledge of breast cancer symptoms was acceptable. Clinical breast examination, area of residence, age, breastfeeding and history of participation to breast cancer screening were found to be associated with breast cancer knowledge. Awareness programs can promote clinical breast examination as mammography is not common and target older women. Focus should be given to awareness of breast cancer risk factors and promoting early detection procedures.

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Educational Study to Increase Breast Cancer Knowledge Level and Scanning Participation among Women Working at a University

European Journal of Breast Health ◽

10.5152/ejbh.2017.3457 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 13 (3) ◽

pp. 113-116 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Nebahat Ozerdogan ◽

Berrak Mizrak Sahin ◽

Nedime Kosgeroglu ◽

Ilkay Culha ◽

Nese Celik ◽

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Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Educational Study ◽

Knowledge Level ◽

Cancer Knowledge ◽

Breast Cancer Knowledge

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What women know about breast cancer: In the case of Ethiopia

Nursing Practice Today ◽

10.18502/npt.v8i2.5122 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Yonas Biratu Terfa ◽

Samuel Abdu Aliyu ◽

Ebrahim Yimam Reta ◽

Gugsa Nemera Germossa ◽

Adugna Olani Akuma

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Positive Family History ◽

Signs And Symptoms ◽

P Value ◽

Screening Methods ◽

Cancer Knowledge ◽

Childbearing Age ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Breast Cancer Knowledge ◽

Jimma Town

Background & Aim: Breast cancer is the leading cause of death among women worldwide. Good knowledge of breast cancer enhances timely screening, early detection, and treatment; however, women's knowledge about breast cancer is very low. Thus, this study assesses the level of knowledge regarding breast cancer among women of childbearing age living in Jimma town. Methods & Materials: A community based cross-sectional study was conducted in Jimma town in 2018. Respondents were identified using multistage sampling methods. Data was collected using a standard questionnaire developed by cancer research UK and used in different languages in many parts of the world. Multiple logistic regression analyses were used to identify a variable with a significant association based on OR, with 95%CI and P-value of less than 0.05. Results: Out of 724 respondents, 686 gave their complete responses. The majority of 496 (72.3%) of the respondents were young adults with a mean age of 31, and about 307 (44.8%) of them had completed secondary school (9-12). Only 35% of respondents knew breast cancer; more specifically, 20% had knowledge of risk factors, 45% had knowledge of signs and symptoms, and 39 % had knowledge of screening methods. Maternal age, educational level, marital status, occupation, source of information, and monthly income, and positive family history of breast cancer were significantly associated with women’s breast cancer knowledge. Conclusion: Just over one-third (35%) of women are knowledgeable about breast cancer. However, women's breast cancer knowledge plays a great role in controlling before reaching an advanced stage.

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129 Primary Prevention of Breast Cancer – Knowledge and Attitudes of Belgian Women

European Journal of Cancer ◽

10.1016/s0959-8049(12)70197-1 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 48 ◽

pp. S78

Author(s):

F. Liebens ◽

M. Aimont ◽

N. Beauloye ◽

J. Vignola ◽

B. Carly ◽

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Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Primary Prevention ◽

Cancer Knowledge ◽

Knowledge And Attitudes ◽

Breast Cancer Knowledge ◽

Prevention Of Breast Cancer

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The Impact of Breast Cancer Knowledge and Attitudes on Screening and Early Detection Among an Immigrant Iranian Population in Southern California

Journal of Religion and Health ◽

10.1007/s10943-013-9778-y ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 53 (6) ◽

pp. 1759-1769 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

L. Kobeissi ◽

G. Samari ◽

D. Telesca ◽

M. Esfandiari ◽

O. Galal

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Early Detection ◽

Southern California ◽

Iranian Population ◽

Cancer Knowledge ◽

Knowledge And Attitudes ◽

Breast Cancer Knowledge ◽

The Impact

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Breast Cancer knowledge, perceptions and practices in a rural Community in Coastal Kenya

BMC Public Health ◽

10.1186/s12889-019-6464-3 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 19 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Shahin Sayed ◽

Anthony K. Ngugi ◽

Megan R. Mahoney ◽

Jaameeta Kurji ◽

Zohray M. Talib ◽

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Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Rural Community ◽

Cancer Knowledge ◽

Coastal Kenya ◽

Breast Cancer Knowledge

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Internet Access and Breast Cancer Awareness Among Akure Residents

Journal of Global Oncology ◽

10.1200/jgo.18.10020 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 4 (Supplement 3) ◽

pp. 4s-4s

Author(s):

Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Internet Access ◽

The Internet ◽

Cancer Knowledge ◽

Cancer Awareness ◽

Breast Self Examination ◽

Breast Cancer Awareness ◽

Breast Cancer Knowledge ◽

Self Examination

Purpose Of the leading types of cancer in women, breast cancer presents with the highest number of cases and is the leading cause of cancer death in less developed countries. Despite the promising positive impact of the Internet on breast cancer awareness, there is a paucity of information on the effect of Internet access on breast cancer knowledge in Nigeria. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the effect of Internet access on breast cancer knowledge and the perceived benefit of breast self-examination among adults residing in Akure Town, Ondo State, Nigeria. Methods A descriptive cross-sectional study design was used to determine the effect of access to the Internet on breast cancer knowledge and the perceived benefit of breast self-examination among Akure residents. The study was conducted in 295 men and women age 18 to 60 years residing in Akure who were selected using a systematic sampling technique. A telephone survey was used to collect data. Simple frequency distribution was used to describe the data, and bivariable logistic regression was used to test the association between variables. Results Almost all adults residing in Akure are aware of breast cancer and more than one half have a good knowledge of the disease. Although more than one half of the study population was found to have a good knowledge of breast cancer, most adults do not have knowledge of the risk factors of breast cancer. Nearly 97% of the 84% of participants who have ever conducted breast self-examination does so at least once in a month. Adults residing in Akure who have access to the Internet were more than two times more likely to have a good knowledge of breast cancer compared with their counterparts with no Internet access. Conclusion Knowledge of breast cancer is above average among Akure adults; however, more than one half of the adult populace in Akure still lacks adequate knowledge of the risk factors of breast cancer. Breast cancer awareness programs that are targeted at Akure residents should emphasize breast cancer risk factors and use the platform provided by the Internet. AUTHOR’S DISCLOSURES OF POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST The following represents disclosure information provided by authors of this manuscript. All relationships are considered compensated. Relationships are self-held unless noted. I = Immediate Family Member, Inst = My Institution. Relationships may not relate to the subject matter of this manuscript. For more information about ASCO's conflict of interest policy, please refer to www.asco.org/rwc or ascopubs.org/jco/site/ifc . No COIs from the author.

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