Awareness of breast cancer and barriers to breast screening uptake in Bangladesh: A population based survey

Islam, Rezwan; Bell, Robin Jean; Billah, Baki; Hossain, Mohammad Bellal; Davis, Susan Ruth

doi:10.1016/j.maturitas.2015.11.002

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“…Similarly, a recent study reported that not having symptoms (92%) and not knowing that screening was needed (40%) were the main reasons for not undergoing either clinical breast examination or mammography [24].…”

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Women’s Performance of Breast Cancer Screening (Breast Self-Examination, Clinical Breast Exam and Mammography)

Aljohani¹,

Saib²,

Noorelahi³

2017

ABCR

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Background: Breast cancer is the most common malignancy among women in Saudi Arabia. Despite the availability of early detection methods to diagnose breast cancer, a huge number of women are still unaware about these methods. This study was conducted to identify the attitude of women in Medina toward breast cancer screening methods, including breast self-examination (BSE), clinical breast examination (CBE) and mammography. Methods and Materials: A cross-sectional survey has been conducted on 124 women aged from 39 and older, who attended Taibah Medical Center for cancer screening either by doctor's recommendation, family or friends advice, or by herself. Face to face questionnaire was used to collect data. All data were analyzed by statistical analysis system software. Results: The results showed only 35.5%, 27.4% and 37.8% of participants reported that they practiced BSE, CBE and annual mammography, respectively. Only 27.3% of women practiced BSE once per month, and 8.8% visited doctor annually for CBE. Both educational level (p = 0.004) and family history (p = 0.01) were significantly related to BSE. 57.7% of the participants who had positive family history practiced BSE, and 56.0% of the participants who practiced BSE were highly educated. Lacking awareness about BSE is the most important barrier in not practicing BSE, while not having a breast lump was the reason for not undergoing either clinical breast examination (38.7%) or periodic mammography (54.9%). Conclusion: This study emphasized the need for massive health education program to increase awareness, and improve the attitude of women toward breast cancer screening methods.

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Women’s Performance of Breast Cancer Screening (Breast Self-Examination, Clinical Breast Exam and Mammography)

Aljohani¹,

Saib²,

Noorelahi³

2017

ABCR

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“…6 Various studies have recognised the need for breast cancer health education programmes. [11][12][13][14][15] However, it is necessary to address barriers to breast cancer awareness and early detection in the context of the local population's presiding social and cultural beliefs. 9,10,16,17 Health education interventions therefore need to be culturally and linguistically tailored, while still portraying breast cancer as a treatable disease.…”

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“…21,22 In Bangladesh, China, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Iran, health education campaigns have resulted in a significant positive impact on breast cancer awareness levels and early detection practices, with improved awareness, positive health beliefs and increased early detection activities and suitable follow-up practices after abnormal examination results. 12,[23][24][25][26] The Enabling Systems Raising Awareness (ESRA) model is based on the following four premises: (1) that individuals can actively regulate their own behaviours; (2) that they interact with the environment on multiple biopsychosocial levels, eventually shaping and being shaped by the environment over time; (3) that health practitioners greatly affect individuals by exerting influence on them; and (4) that self-initiated reconstruction or empowerment of person-environment interactive patterns is essential to change behaviours. 6,27 Additionally, the ESRA model emphasises specific systems which either enable or inhibit Arab women in terms of health awareness.…”

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Development and Validation of a Culturally-Tailored Breast Cancer Health Education Programme for Arab Women

Al-Khasawneh

Al‐Farsi

Simadi

et al. 2017

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abstract:Objectives: This study aimed to develop and validate a health education programme to encourage breast cancer awareness and early detection behaviours among Arab women. Methods: This study took place between December 2015 and March 2016. The Enabling Systems Raising Awareness model was used to develop a breast cancer health education programme which was subsequently implemented by trained health educators at three female-only fitness clubs in Muscat, Oman. Breast cancer knowledge among 53 women was assessed using the breast module of the Cancer Awareness Measure before and after each health education session. Overall pre-and post-session knowledge scores were then compared. Additionally, three focus group discussions were conducted with 10 participants from each location. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the transcribed discussions and collect feedback on the programme. Results: The health education sessions resulted in a statistically significant increase in overall mean knowledge scores (P <0.001). Participants also reported significantly improved intentions to undertake early detection practices (P <0.001). The focus group discussions yielded distinct themes and valuable feedback which can be utilised in the future to create an improved version of the programme. Conclusion: While the health education programme significantly improved breast cancer and early detection knowledge among a cohort of Arab women, it still required critical improvements in terms of structure and administration. Additional studies are required in order to evaluate long-term behavioural outcomes resulting from the improved programme.

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“…Most had A Rh+ blood group (20.8%), 87.9% had family history of benign breast disease, 96% did not have FNA record and/or radiotherapy (96.9%). About 70% of people did not have hormone from 40 years of age; in case of a worrying situation, it should be performed at younger ages (13). According to Olyaeemanesh et al, BC is the most prevalent cancer among Iranian women, and thus screening should be started in Iran at younger ages (14).…”

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Breast Cancer Screening Tests in Tabriz Behbood Hospital

shafaie¹,

Nagizadeh²,

Valizadeh³

2016

IJWHR

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Awareness of breast cancer and barriers to breast screening uptake in Bangladesh: A population based survey

Cited by 43 publications

References 24 publications

Women’s Performance of Breast Cancer Screening (Breast Self-Examination, Clinical Breast Exam and Mammography)

Women’s Performance of Breast Cancer Screening (Breast Self-Examination, Clinical Breast Exam and Mammography)

Development and Validation of a Culturally-Tailored Breast Cancer Health Education Programme for Arab Women

Breast Cancer Screening Tests in Tabriz Behbood Hospital

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