scholarly journals Breast Cancer Knowledge and Mammography Uptake among Women Aged 40 Years and Above in Calabar Municipality, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Grace Okaliwe ◽  
Glory Mbe Egom Nja ◽  
Isaac Olushola Ogunkola ◽  
Regina Idu Ejemot-Nwadiaro ◽  
Don Eliseo Lucero-Prisno III
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Screening Tools ◽  
P Value ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Cancer Knowledge ◽  
Critical Approach ◽  
Early Screening ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Low Middle Income Countries ◽  
Breast Cancer Knowledge

Background: Breast cancer is the commonest cancer among women globally. Early screening remains a critical approach to reducing morbidity and mortality. Mammography, one of such screening tools, is vital in improving outcomes and survival. However, poor knowledge and ignorance have been touted as major barriers to health services uptake in Low/Middle-income countries. This study therefore determined breast cancer knowledge and mammography uptake among women aged ≥40 years in Calabar Municipality. Methods: A cross-sectional study design was used to elicit information from 365 women that were randomly selected using a semi-structured questionnaire. Data analysis was carried out using SPSS version 20. The results were descriptively presented by frequencies and percentages. Pearson Chi-Square (ꭓ2) analysis was performed to detect the association between variables at 5% level of significance (p-value of ≤ 0.05). Results: Majority of the 365 study participants 121 (33.3%) were aged between 40 – 44 years and had attained tertiary level of education 231 (63.2%). Most of the respondents had low knowledge score 214 (58.6%) of breast cancer and mammography. Only 36 (9.9%) of the respondents have had mammography out of which most 22 (61.0%) used it only once. Knowledge level of breast cancer and mammography was statistically significantly associated with uptake (p = .00001). Conversely knowledge of breast cancer and mammography was not statistically significantly associated with educational attainment (p = .54). Conclusions: Knowledge level of breast cancer and uptake of mammography among women aged ≥40 in Calabar Municipality was very poor. The need to increase awareness about breast cancer and breast cancer screening are highly advocated.

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

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.

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

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 113-116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nebahat Ozerdogan ◽  
Berrak Mizrak Sahin ◽  
Nedime Kosgeroglu ◽  
Ilkay Culha ◽  
Nese Celik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Educational Study ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Cancer Knowledge ◽  
Breast Cancer Knowledge

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 Breast Cancer Knowledge and Screening Behaviour among Women with a Positive Family History: A Cross Sectional Study

2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (11) ◽  
pp. 6783-6790 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pathmawathi Subramanian ◽  
Nelson Ositadimma Oranye ◽  
Azimah Mohd Masri ◽  
Nur Aishah Taib ◽  
Nora Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Family History ◽  
Positive Family History ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cancer Knowledge ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Breast Cancer Knowledge

scholarly journals Antecedents and Mediators of Community Connection in African American Women With Breast Cancer

2011 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 252-270 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sue P. Heiney ◽  
Linda J. Hazlett ◽  
Sally P. Weinrich ◽  
Linda M. Wells ◽  
Swann Arp Adams ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
African American ◽  
African American Women ◽  
Ductal Carcinoma ◽  
Work Group ◽  
Cancer Knowledge ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
American Women ◽  
Health Indices ◽  
Breast Cancer Knowledge

Objective: To describe the theory of community connection defined as close relationships with women and men who are members of a neighborhood, a church, a work group, or an organization. Antecedent and mediator variables related to community connection are identified. Design/methods: A cross-sectional design was used to assess for relationships among theorized antecedents and mediators of community connection in a sample of 144 African American women aged 21 years and older (mean = 54.9) who had been diagnosed with invasive/infiltrating ductal carcinoma. Measurement and Analyses: Community connection was measured with the relational health indices-community subscale. Mediator analysis was conducted to assess significance of the indirect effects of the mediator variables, which were fear, breast cancer knowledge, and isolation. Results: Community connection was found to be associated with three of the four antecedents, cancer stigma, stress, and spirituality, but not associated with fatalism. Effects were mediated primarily through fear and isolation with isolation as was more dominant of the two mediators. Surprisingly, breast cancer knowledge showed no significant mediator role. Conclusions: The importance of isolation and fear as mediators of community connection is highlighted by this research. The study could serve as a model for other researchers seeking to understand connection in ethnic groups and communities.

scholarly journals Knowledge, and Screening Behaviours of Saudi Female Teachers Towards Breast Cancer in Description Buraydah, Saudi Arabia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
sharifa khalid alduraibi
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Screening Tools ◽  
Female Teacher ◽  
Cancer Knowledge ◽  
Monthly Basis ◽  
Female Teachers ◽  
Breast Cancer Knowledge

Abstract Backgroun Breast cancer is the second commonest cause of cancer-related deaths in Saudi Arabia and the commonest type of female cancer. However, unfortunately several women bypass early discovery and management possibilities related to the shortage of data, knowledge, and recognition of breast cancer, as well as cancer screening manners in general. This study aims to assess the knowledge, and screening behaviour of female teacher regarding breast cancer.Methods This cross-sectional study was conducted in the governmental secondary girls’ schools in Buraydah city, Saudi Arabia, during the period 2018–2019. A cluster multistage random sampling technique was used to recruit female teacher. The data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire.Results The study included 316 female teachers. The age of 55.4% of them was below 40 years. The total breast cancer knowledge score was abnormally distributed, as evidenced by significant Shapiro-Wilk test, p < 0.001. The mean ± SD score was 10.66 ± 3.73 (maximum possible score was 15) and the median (IQR) was 11 (8–13). Less than half (42.7%) of the teachers reported performing BSE while only 9.5% went to a clinic for clinical breast examination. BSE was performed on monthly basis by only 14.8% of those practiced it. Ignorance of the examination and fear to discover a tumour were mentioned by 24.9% for each as a reason for not performing BSE whereas 42.5% of those who did not practice it had no reason for that. Mammogram was ever practiced by 22.5% of the female teachers. About one-third of the participants (33.5%) claimed that they will perform mammogram in the coming year. Older teachers (40–50) reported higher rates of performing mammogram compared to those aged < 40, p = 0.012. Also, teachers who had friends with breast cancer were practiced mammogram at higher rated than their counterparts, p = 0.025.Conclusions The study indicates that breast cancer knowledge among governmental female secondary school teachers in Buraydah city, Saudi Arabia is overall insufficient, regarding risk factors and clinical presentation. Performance of breast cancer screening techniques is not enough. Improving knowledge regarding breast cancer risk factors, presentation and screening tools as BSE and mammogram through educational programs is highly recommended for prevention and early detection.

scholarly journals Measuring knowledge and practice in relation to breast cancer screening in mothers in Pakistan

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 81
Author(s):  
Sharmeen Amin ◽  
Zafeer Ahmed Yazdani ◽  
Ankush Jha ◽  
Deepika Sriram ◽  
Hinozia Merchant ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Breast Diseases ◽  
P Value ◽  
Screening Methods ◽  
Early Screening ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Breast cancer is a major health burden mainly in the developed countries but its rates are also increasing in the developing countries. With such increasing rates of breast cancer it is imperative that the general population is aware of its risk factors, early screening methods and the preventive measures that can be undertaken before its development.Objective: To assess the awareness of breast-self-examination (BSE) & screening among the mothers belonging to different socioeconomic groups in Karachi, Pakistan. To assess the awareness of breast lump & its relation with breast cancer in mothers.Methods: This is a cross sectional research study constituting on a sample size of 284 people. The data was collected using a self administered questionnaire which was designed after detailed literature review. The date was collected from all 5 districts of Karachi, Pakistan. The duration of data collection was from April 2013 to November 2013. The data was analyzed using spss 19 with a 95% confidence interval and a 5% margin of error. A p-value of .05 or less was considered significant.Results: The results showed that most of the women (81%) have sufficient general knowledge about breast cancer and its outcomes but the awareness regarding the risk factors was limited. Only 38% were aware that old age is a risk factor, 34.9% knew that null parity is a risk factor while 57.7% believed that trauma to the breast, for example child hitting the breast, cause breast disease. The women were only partially aware of the screening methods available, only 53.2% of women knew how to self-examine their breast and 69% of them were not aware of the fact that mammography is the basic screening procedure. Results are similar for knowledge about signs and symptoms and only 46.8% were aware that bloody discharge and inward retraction of nipple may be due to breast cancer. Despite the limited current awareness about the breast diseases most women (82.4%) showed interest in learning more information about breast diseases and how might they be prevented.Conclusions: The study concluded that though the mothers were aware of breast cancer they still require sufficient knowledge regarding its risks, methods of screening and means to prevent it. In accordance with this need more initiatives should be undertaken to spread more awareness regarding this through media or other useful sources. But increasing awareness alone cannot deliver the desired results and there is a parallel need to increase the facilities and to make them accessible for all. Steps should also be undertaken to educate the women about their misconceptions regarding breast cancer and to make them free from unnecessary barriers as many women do not seek clinical advice due to these barriers.

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