scholarly journals To Control the Morbidity and Mortality Rate of Breast Cancer Through Increasing Knowledge Capacity

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Breast Cancer Prevention ◽  
Morbidity And Mortality ◽  
Cancer Knowledge ◽  
Cancer Awareness ◽  
Priority List ◽  
Breast Cancer Knowledge

Breast cancer in women is a major health burden both in developed and developing countries. It is the second leading cause of death in women worldwide as well as in Uganda. Recent global cancer statistics shows that global incidence is rising at a faster rate especially in developing countries like Uganda. But still breast cancer is not on the top of the priority list for the policy makers, donors and health professionals. But the prevailing situation can be more devastated if early attention is not given. Breast cancer, the third most frequent cancer of women is preventable through knowledge on breast self-examination. Of the 44% of women diagnosed with breast cancer at the Uganda Cancer Institute, only 22% go for check-up in less than three months. This study explored the effect of breast cancer knowledge on the uptake of breast cancer prevention modalities among women in Kampala region. To concentrate on this fast growing health problem will need to know the overall situation concerning incidence, prevalence, risk group, diagnostic and treatment status survival and mortality rate first to make a comprehensive policy to cope with breast cancer situation in Uganda. To evaluate the knowledge and practices about breast cancer among women, this present study was conducted. Knowledge about sign, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment is quite not good among the women. 21% women have knowledge about performing breast self-exam and 17% have heard about mammography. However, to controlling the morbidity and mortality rate of breast cancer we should increase the level of knowledge and we should take some steps to spread the knowledge and awareness about breast cancer. Methods: A household survey of women in Kampala region was conducted during June, 2016 to August, 2017. This involved studying in-depth using a questionnaire the level of breast cancer knowledge of the respondents. Data was analyzed using logistic regression model. Chi-square test was used to establish relationships between knowledge base factors and the uptake of breast cancer prevention modalities. Conclusion: The women’s level of breast cancer awareness as a primary prevention strategy was found wanting, and requires a boost through community health education. Breast cancer is the top cancer in women worldwide and is increasing particularly in developing countries where the majority of cases are diagnosed in late stages.

scholarly journals Using Twitter for breast cancer prevention: an analysis of breast cancer awareness month

BMC Cancer ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rosemary Thackeray ◽  
Scott H Burton ◽  
Christophe Giraud-Carrier ◽  
Stephen Rollins ◽  
Catherine R Draper
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Breast Cancer Prevention ◽  
Cancer Awareness ◽  
Breast Cancer Awareness

The impact of breast cancer awareness and socioeconomic status on willingness to receive breast cancer prevention drugs

2006 ◽  
Vol 101 (1) ◽  
pp. 95-104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter A. Fasching ◽  
Gunter von Minckwitz ◽  
Thorsten Fischer ◽  
Manfred Kaufmann ◽  
Beate Schultz-Zehden ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Breast Cancer Prevention ◽  
Cancer Awareness ◽  
Breast Cancer Awareness ◽  
The Impact ◽  
To Receive

scholarly journals Awareness, Attitudes and Practices of women related to breast cancer in Niamey and Zinder

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdou Aissami ◽  
Guido Van Hal ◽  
Dille Issimouha
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Clinical Breast Examination ◽  
Cancer Knowledge ◽  
Cancer Awareness ◽  
Cancer Symptoms ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Breast Examination ◽  
Clinical Breast ◽  
History Of ◽  
Breast Cancer Knowledge

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.

scholarly journals Internet Access and Breast Cancer Awareness Among Akure Residents

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.

scholarly journals A Cross-Sectional Study on Gender Differences and Influence of Social Media Engagement on Breast Cancer Knowledge among Delhi-NCR Population in India

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 198-201
Author(s):  
Nibha Sinha ◽  
Alka Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Gender Differences ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cancer Knowledge ◽  
Cancer Awareness ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Breast Cancer Awareness ◽  
Social Media Engagement ◽  
Breast Cancer Knowledge

Breast cancer is leading cause of death worldwide including India. Low awareness is one factor causing late diagnosis and eventually death in developing countries like India. Social media is being used for breast cancer awareness. This study aimed to investigate relationship between social media engagement and breast cancer knowledge and to examine gender differences. Cross sectional study was conducted in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR). Pearson’s coefficient correlation test was conducted to examine social media engagement and breast cancer knowledge relationship. Independent t test was applied to find gender differences for social media engagement and breast cancer knowledge. Significant moderate correlation was found between social media engagement and breast cancer knowledge (p<.01). A gender difference was found for social media engagement and breast cancer knowledge (p<.05). Result justified that social media engagement is resulting in breast cancer awareness. Results also confirmed difference between male and female regarding social media engagement and breast cancer knowledge.

scholarly journals Epidemiological Evaluation of Breast Cancer Awareness among Medical, Paramedical and General Population – A Hospital Based Questionnaire Survey

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephy Elsa Varghese KM
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
General Population ◽  
Questionnaire Survey ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Cancer Knowledge ◽  
Cancer Awareness ◽  
General Group ◽  
Breast Cancer Awareness ◽  
Breast Cancer Knowledge

To investigate the knowledge of breast cancer among medical, paramedical and general population of women participants. A prospective observational questionnaire survey was carried out in a tertiary care teaching hospital in northern Karnataka for a period of six months with220 participants. Interviewer administered questionnaire was used. Data obtained was analysed using descriptive statistics. Out of 220 women, 31.36% were medical, 20.92% paramedical and 47.72% general. Almost, 94.20% of medical participants believed breast cancer as inherited. Notably, general group considered trauma(74.28%) and diet (73.33%) as major risk factors. Majority of medical and paramedical women thought lump in the breast as the initial sign of Breast Cancer. Awareness regarding mammography and biopsy in general population was 64.76% and 52.38% respectively. Moreover, 95.5% of medical women and all of the paramedical women thought that chemical / radiotherapy was the best treatment. Breast cancer knowledge and awareness was less among the general women. There is a need of developing effective interventional programs to educate women about breast cancer. Keywords: Awareness, Breast Cancer, Knowledge, Risk factors.

scholarly journals Breast Cancer Knowledge, Beliefs, and Screening Practices among Women Seeking Care at District Hospitals in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

2014 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. BCBCR.S13745 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emma Perry Morse ◽  
Bertha Maegga ◽  
Gertrud Joseph ◽  
Susan Miesfeldt
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Breast Cancer Survivors ◽  
Cancer Knowledge ◽  
Cancer Awareness ◽  
Cancer Etiology ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Screening Practices ◽  
District Hospitals ◽  
Breast Cancer Knowledge

Background Limited disease awareness among women may impact breast cancer stage-at-diagnosis in Tanzania, reducing survival. This study assessed breast cancer knowledge, screening practices, and educational preferences among outpatients at Tanzanian government-supported hospitals. Methods A convenience sample of women was surveyed regarding (1) knowledge/beliefs of breast cancer etiology, risk factors, symptoms, treatment, (2) early detection knowledge/practice, and (3) educational preferences. Results Among 225 respondents, 98.2% knew of breast cancer; 22.2% knew someone affected by breast cancer. On average, 30% of risk factors and 51% of symptoms were identified. Most accepted one or more breast cancer myths. Among 126 aware of breast self-exam, 40% did not practice it; only 0.9% underwent regular clinical breast examinations despite 68% being aware of the procedure. Among treatments, 87% recognized surgery, 70% radiation, and fewer systemic therapy. Preferred educational sources were group sessions, television/radio, and meetings with breast cancer survivors. Conclusions This work reveals incomplete breast cancer awareness among Tanzanian women and promises to inform development of user-focused educational resources.

scholarly journals A Pink Wave for Breast Cancer Awareness and Prevention

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement 2) ◽  
pp. 124s-124s
Author(s):  
C. Fonseca
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Mass Media ◽  
Cancer Prevention ◽  
Screening Strategy ◽  
Breast Cancer Prevention ◽  
Arts And Crafts ◽  
Cancer Awareness ◽  
Less Is More ◽  
Breast Cancer Awareness ◽  
Program Policy

Background and context: Integrated in the Pink October Movement, we decided since 2014 to challenge people and institutions to use the color pink as a way to raise awareness concerning breast cancer prevention. Aim: Raise awareness and reinforce the idea that breast cancer prevention is possible, namely with screening. Strategy/Tactics: We present a list of possibilities to be done individually or in community, indoor or outdoor, in one day or several, with family, friends and colleagues or with the anonymous community. Program/Policy process: We disseminate this idea to all our partners: schools, municipalities, enterprises and, of course, mass media. Between the 15th and 31st October hundreds of institutions join us in this Pink Wave. Outcomes: Each year we raise the number of partners which develop creative and dynamic activities, engaging themselves a high number of participants. Information sessions, awareness workshops, gymnastics challenges, arts and crafts initiatives, call for partnerships throughout the rest of the year and fundraising. All of this empowers community and turns out to be totally impossible to run away from this wave and consequently from the theme of breast cancer prevention. What was learned: First, we learnt that sometimes less is more. We started to do a list of activities and we didn´t offered anything more. And the truth is people didn´t need it because the list was the trigger for their creativity and originality. Secondly, the spiral movement is reinforcement and each year we add new activities that were done successfully in the past by partners. This way people believe is possible and try it also. Finally, it´s very important to listen to the community: which kind of activities they enjoy the most and how can we help them... and of course to share with the community the good results, disseminating the best practices on social and mass media, stressing the idea that without them nothing (or nearly nothing) could be done!

scholarly journals Knowledge And Awareness Of Breast Cancer And Mammography Among Women In Klang, Selangor.

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-20
Author(s):  
Nurul Fadhlina Ismail ◽  
Dhaarshini A/P Ravi
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Family History ◽  
Mortality Rate ◽  
Screening Methods ◽  
Cancer Knowledge ◽  
Common Cancer ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
The World ◽  
Breast Cancer Knowledge

Breast cancer (BC) is considered as one of the most common cancers among women and almost 2.1 million women are diagnosed with it each year around the world. The high mortality rate by breast cancer is mainly because of the late diagnosis of breast cancer which is because of the lack of awareness and knowledge about breast cancer itself and its screening methods among women. The gradually increasing mortality rate can be decreased by early detection of breast cancer. A validated questionnaire was adopted from a similar study that was done in Shah Alam, Selangor. The questionnaire consists of three sections namely sociodemographic status, knowledge about breast cancer and awareness of mammography. Most of the respondents (84.1%) stated that breast cancer is the most common cancer in Malaysia. In terms of risk factors, the majority (96.2%) of the respondents stated that genetic and family history is a risk of breast cancer while only 3.8% of them did not. 15 respondents received knowledge scores of which are less than 8 (very poor), 46 respondents have obtained scores from 8 to 11 (poor), 56 respondents have obtained scores from 12 to 16 (moderate) and 15 respondents have obtained scores from 17 to 20 (good). None of the respondents obtained scores of more than 20 (very good). This study shows that the respondents have very poor to moderate level of breast cancer knowledge. Mammography awareness was acceptable among the respondents as more than half of them knew about it.

scholarly journals Do Saudi Nurses in Primary Health Care Centres have Breast Cancer Knowledge to Promote Breast Cancer Awareness?

2012 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 4459-4464 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shadia Abdullah Yousuf ◽  
Samia Mohammed Al Amoudi ◽  
Wafa Nicolas ◽  
Hasna Erfan Banjar ◽  
Safaa Mohammed Salem
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Cancer Knowledge ◽  
Cancer Awareness ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Breast Cancer Awareness ◽  
Breast Cancer Knowledge ◽  
Promote Breast Cancer
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