Evolving role of radiological imaging in early detection of breast cancer: beyond 2D mammography

Background, the incidence of breast cancer in women increases every year worldwide including Indonesia. Breast Self-Examination (BSE) is an early detection method for detecting breast cancer that can be done by all women. However, research in Indonesia that examines women's knowledge about BSE, especially in women who have teenage daughters is limited. The purpose of this study was to identify women's knowledge about BSE, especially women with teenage daughters. Method, This study was quantitative descriptive research. The samples were selected using the total sampling technique. The number of samples was 138 women who have teenage daughters. This study was conducted in Sarijadi Village, Bandung. The research instrument was a knowledge questionnaire about BSE. Data were analyzed using frequency distribution. The results of the study, women had a moderate level of knowledge about BSE (51.4%) Women's knowledge was good in the component of purposes and benefits of the BSE (79.7%), and they had poor understanding related to identifying sources to conduct BSE to their daughters (73.2%), Conclusions and recommendation, women have good knowledge about the purposes and benefits of BSE, however they had lack of knowledge about the role of women in supporting girls to conduct BSE. Women need information from health workers relates to their roles in conducting BSE to their daughters. Further research is needed to examine the knowledge and role of fathers in women’s health especially daughters including early detection of cancer as supporting and maintaining daughters' health in the family are parents’ responsibilities including father. Keywords: BSE, breast cancer, health knowledge, mothers, teenage women.

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Awareness regarding breast cancer among urban women in South India

Biomedicine ◽

10.51248/.v41i4.411 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 41 (4) ◽

pp. 845-848

Author(s):

Ramya R. ◽

Chandru R. ◽

Rajiv Raj D. ◽

Zeenath Begum U. ◽

Shwetha Suryaraj ◽

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Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Early Detection ◽

South India ◽

Urban Women ◽

School Level ◽

Adult Women ◽

Care Hospital ◽

Care Providers ◽

Cancer Symptoms

Introduction and Aim: Breast cancer is associated with increased morbidity and mortality and recent trends have shown increased incidence among younger women. There is, therefore, an imminent need to raise the level of awareness among the women in the entire population. The present study was carried out to evaluate the level of awareness among urban women in South India. Methodology: This hospital based cross sectional study was carried out among 1000 adult women who visited the outpatient clinics of our tertiary care hospital for various illness. The level of awareness regarding breast cancer was elicited based on the risk factors of breast cancer, symptoms, and role of family history. Awareness regarding the tools for early detection, management and preventive measures was also elicited. Results: The study observed that 78.9% of the participants who were illiterates had no awareness of the symptoms, while 57.9% of the participants with high school level education were unaware of the symptoms. Regarding the role of genetics in breast cancer occurrence, 47% of the illiterate participants reported that breast cancer is not hereditary. It was observed that lack of awareness regarding the early detection was prevalent among 81%, 87% and 93% of the participants who were illiterate, primary, and middle school level educated respectively. Conclusion: The present study has also elucidated the lack of adequate knowledge on important facts regarding the breast cancer is alarming and this needs to be addressed with due focus on providing health education by health care providers at various levels of health system.

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Community health workers and early detection of breast cancer in low-income and middle-income countries: a systematic scoping review of the literature

BMJ Global Health ◽

10.1136/bmjgh-2020-002466 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (5) ◽

pp. e002466

Author(s):

James O'Donovan ◽

Ashley Newcomb ◽

MacKenzie Clark MacRae ◽

Dorice Vieira ◽

Chinelo Onyilofor ◽

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Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Early Detection ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Low Income ◽

Health Workers ◽

Middle Income ◽

Middle Income Countries ◽

Breast Cancer Early Detection ◽

Cancer Early Detection

BackgroundBreast cancer is the leading cause of female mortality in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). Early detection of breast cancer, either through screening or early diagnosis initiatives, led by community health workers (CHWs) has been proposed as a potential way to address the unjustly high mortality rates. We therefore document: (1) where and how CHWs are currently deployed in this role; (2) how CHWs are trained, including the content, duration and outcomes of training; and (3) the evidence on costs associated with deploying CHWs in breast cancer early detection.MethodsWe conducted a systematic scoping review and searched eight major databases, as well as the grey literature. We included original studies focusing on the role of CHWs to assist in breast cancer early detection in a country defined as a LMIC according to the World Bank.Findings16 eligible studies were identified. Several roles were identified for CHWs including awareness raising and community education (n=13); history taking (n=7); performing clinical breast examination (n=9); making onward referrals (n=7); and assisting in patient navigation and follow-up (n=4). Details surrounding training programmes were poorly reported and no studies provided a formal cost analysis.ConclusionsDespite the relative paucity of studies addressing the role of CHWs in breast cancer early detection, as well as the heterogeneity of existing studies, evidence suggests that CHWs can play a number of important roles in breast cancer early detection initiatives in LMICs. However, if they are to realise their full potential, they must be appropriately supported within the wider health system.

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The role of magnetic resonance imaging in early detection of recurrent breast cancer

The Egyptian Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine ◽

10.1016/j.ejrnm.2016.09.018 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 48 (1) ◽

pp. 293-301

Author(s):

Ola I. Saleh ◽

Mohammad S.A. Attia ◽

Howida A. Ahmed

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Magnetic Resonance Imaging ◽

Magnetic Resonance ◽

Early Detection ◽

Recurrent Breast Cancer ◽

Resonance Imaging ◽

Recurrent Breast

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Role of Clergywomen in Promoting Preventive Breast Cancer Behaviors Among Muslim Women in Iran: A Qualitative Study

Social Behavior Research & Health ◽

10.18502/sbrh.v5i1.6735 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Minoor Lamyian ◽

Fazlollah Ahmadi ◽

Hosna Sheikholeslami

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Cancer Screening ◽

Qualitative Study ◽

Early Detection ◽

Breast Cancer Screening ◽

Qualitative Content Analysis ◽

Self Care ◽

Women’S Perceptions ◽

History Of

Background: The purpose of this qualitative study is to explore Iranian women’s perceptions, behaviors, and beliefs related to breast cancer screening readiness, with a focus on the role of religion. Methods: Our sample consisted of 25 women, 35 to 65 years old, who resided in Tehran, Iran. It included 15 at-risk women (self-reported history of breast cancer before the age of 40 in their family) and 10 others with a history of breast cancer. All interviewees were Muslim who spoke Persian (Farsi). The women were chosen using purposive sampling. We used a qualitative content analysis design with a constant comparative analysis approach, which is appropriate for obtaining reliable and valid results from textual data. Results: The overarching theme apparent from transcript analysis was that of “Clergywoman Can Play a Role in Increasing Awareness”. Four categories, namely, (1) Lack of information regarding breast cancer screening, (2) Awareness can improve self-care, (3) Religious outlooks of participants can influence early detection behaviors, (4) Clergywoman can play a role in increasing awareness, were identified. However, we found that the majority of interviewees lacked information about breast cancer screening and prevention. This was often both the cause and the effect of fear and misunderstandings about the process. Furthermore, we found that religious authorities, particularly clergywomen, who speak from a religious perspective, could play a significant and effective role in convincing women to pursue prevention measures. Additionally, we found that many women emphasized that religious gatherings, or framing health messages in a religious narrative, could be a significant step forward in advocating early detection behaviors. Conclusion: Our study shows that religion is a motivating factor in breast cancer early detection behavior and offers new insight into women’s perceptions of self-care. It highlights a potentially significant role of clergywomen in encouraging women in Tehran, Iran to pursue breast cancer screening.

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