Awareness on breast cancer screening in Malaysia: a cross sectional study

Introduction: The increasing rate of breast cancer (BC) incidence in Malaysia hints a lack of awareness among Malaysians. One (1) woman out of nineteen (19) is at risk with BC and almost up to fifty percent (50%) of women diagnosed with BC were reported to be under the age of fifty (50). Our main concern is to study the level of awareness among the women on risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, preventions and treatments. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted exclusively among women in the public with total sample of three hundred and forty six (346), questionnaires were distributed using a simple random technique. Data was collected and analyzed by student T test in SPPS version 20. Results: Our study reveals insufficient awareness on BC. Overall, awareness on risk factors is inadequate, but good knowledge on the importance of family history and diet as risk factors are discovered. Awareness on the cause and clinical manifestations of BC is required for improvement. As for treatment, alternatives especially surgery and chemotherapy are unclear to public, public is remotely unwitting on cessation of smoking to prevent BC at the early stage. Conclusion: Malaysian has spaces for improvement on awareness of BC in terms of risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. Early detection can be achieved with good awareness because it leads to better prognosis and lower mortality.

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Knowledge of breast cancer among medical students in Syrian Private University, Syria: a cross-sectional study

BMC Medical Education ◽

10.1186/s12909-021-02673-0 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Hlma Ismail ◽

Mosa Shibani ◽

Hanaa Wael Zahrawi ◽

Ali Fouad Slitin ◽

Mhd Amin Alzabibi ◽

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Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Medical Students ◽

Clinical Features ◽

Smoking Status ◽

Private University ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

General Information ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

Abstract Background Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women and the second leading cause of cancer death globally. Since early diagnosis is crucial to reducing mortality, high levels of knowledge regarding general information, risk factors, and symptoms are required among healthcare professionals to deliver breast cancer care. This study aimed to determine Syrian medical students’ knowledge about breast cancer in the fields of general knowledge, common clinical features, and risk factors. Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted at the Syrian Private University in October 2019 (Breast Cancer Awareness Month), Damascus, during the Syrian war crisis. Data were collected through self-administered surveys and analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 25.0 (SPSS Inc., United States). The chi-square test was applied to assess the relationship between the level of knowledge and gender. One way analysis of variance was performed to assess the overall differences in mean knowledge score by study year, GPA, mother’s education, and source of information. Unpaired Student’s T-test was used to analyze the differences in mean knowledge scores (continuous variable) based on smoking status and alcohol consumption. Results Of 320 students, 301 completed the questionnaire (response rate = 94.0%), of which 179(59.5%) were males. The study revealed above-average knowledge scores (total mean = 68.4%) regarding breast cancer, general information (71.9%), common clinical features (71.6%), and risk factors (71.6%). Clinical students (4th, 5th, and 6th years) scored higher compared with pre-clinical students (1st, 2nd, and 3rd years). Conclusion This study showed above-average knowledge scores regarding breast cancer. More efforts to correct misinformation, through reassessing the university curriculum and promoting awareness about breast cancer are required.

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Frequency and risk factors of internet addiction in medical students: a cross-sectional study

Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association ◽

10.47391/jpma.451 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 1-11

Author(s):

Amina Ehsan ◽

Farwa Iqbal ◽

Muhammad Azeem Rao

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Medical Students ◽

Internet Addiction ◽

Significant Risk ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Total Sample ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Online Relationships ◽

Cross Sectional

Abstract Objectives: The objectives of the study were to find out the prevalence of internet addiction and to determine the risk factors associated with internet addiction in medical students. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out at Rawalpindi Medical University, Rawalpindi from July 2018 to August 2019. Our study population included medical students from all the years of MBBS aged 18-25 years, who have been using the internet for the past two years or more. A Stratified random sampling technique was used. Seventy-six self-administered questionnaires were distributed in each year. Data was entered and analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version 25). Results: Out of the total sample of 380, the prevalence came out to be 90% (n=342). Two hundred and twenty-two 222 (58.4%) had mild, 115 (30.3%) had moderate, six (1.6%) had severe and 37 (9.7%) had no addiction. Out of the risk factors online friendships (p= 0.007), online relationships (P=0.035), online chatting (p= 0.009), online shopping (p= 0.009), online games (p=0.023) and online series/movies (p< 0.000) were statistically significant. Conclusion: The prevalence of internet addiction is high among medical students, which is mostly of a mild type. Internet addiction is more common in males and non-hostel residents. Other significant risk factors are online relationships, online gaming, and online series/movies. Keywords: Prevalence, internet, medical students, risk factors. Continuous...

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Intact and total insulin-like growth factor-binding protein-3 (IGFBP-3) levels in relation to breast cancer risk factors: a cross-sectional study

Breast Cancer Research ◽

10.1186/bcr2093 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 10 (3) ◽

Cited By ~ 12

Author(s):

Caroline Diorio ◽

Jacques Brisson ◽

Sylvie Bérubé ◽

Michael Pollak

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Growth Factor ◽

Breast Cancer Risk ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Cancer Risk Factors ◽

Breast Cancer Risk Factors ◽

Igfbp 3

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Clinical manifestations, risk factors and quality of life in patients with pitted keratolysis: a cross-sectional study in cadets

British Journal of Dermatology ◽

10.1111/bjd.16923 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 179 (5) ◽

pp. 1220-1221 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

S. Bunyaratavej ◽

C. Leeyaphan ◽

P. Chanyachailert ◽

P. Pattanaprichakul ◽

P. Ongsri ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Clinical Manifestations ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

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Risk Factors for Breast Cancer Among Chinese Women: A 10-Year Nationwide Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study

Journal of Epidemiology ◽

10.2188/jea.je20120217 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 24 (1) ◽

pp. 67-76 ◽

Cited By ~ 21

Author(s):

Hui Lee ◽

Jia-Yuan Li ◽

Jin-Hu Fan ◽

Jing Li ◽

Rong Huang ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Chinese Women ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

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Risk factors of developing Pneumonia Among Confirmed Measles Cases

Acta Medica Philippina ◽

10.47895/amp.v52i4.358 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 52 (4) ◽

Author(s):

Michelle C. Ylade

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Clinical Manifestations ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

The Philippines ◽

Measles Vaccine ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Younger Age ◽

Potential Risk Factors ◽

Measles Outbreaks

Background. Deaths may occur due to complications of measles. The most common measles complication is pneumonia and accounts for most measles-related deaths. Objective. The study aimed to identify risk factors for developing pneumonia among measles cases. Methodology. A cross-sectional study was conducted using measles surveillance data from an outbreak in the Philippines from January 2013 to December 2014. Data on age, sex, area of residence, clinical manifestations, receipt of measles vaccine, and other exposure variables were obtained and analyzed using logistic regression. Results. Approximately 25,166 confirmed measles cases were included in the study where 16% had pneumonia. Potential risk factors identified in the development of pneumonia among confirmed measles cases were younger age (<5 years = OR 2.49, 95% CI: 1.81,3.42; 5-14 years = OR 2.34, 95% CI: 1.64,3.33), resident of Mindanao (OR 2.18, 95% CI: 1.74,2.74), presence of cough (OR 5.51, 95% CI: 2.04,14.86), presence of conjunctivitis (OR 1.31, 95% CI: 1.11,1.55), and being admitted to hospital (OR 3.16, 95% CI: 2.57,3.90). Confirmed measles cases with receipt of measles containing vaccine (MCV) (OR 0.74, 95% CI: 0.63,0.87) were found to be less likely to have pneumonia. Conclusion. These risk factors help identify cases requiring prompt management to reduce morbidity and mortality in any future measles outbreaks.

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