P0178 Awareness of women about breast self-examination and risk factors for breast cancer in Benghazi, Libya

Ziuo, Fatma; Twoier, A.; El-Khewisky, Fayek Salah

doi:10.1016/j.ejca.2014.03.222

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“…11 Studies that tackled the different aspects of BC awareness among Arab women were few and revealed a lack of BC knowledge among women. [12][13][14][15] In Gaza, breast screening is available, but the program is not disseminated well, and no general awareness of such a program exists. Only women who get to know about the program and the location of screening from a health care professional usually can take partmany women remain unaware of the available screening program.…”

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Breast Cancer Awareness and Barriers to Early Presentation in the Gaza-Strip: A Cross-Sectional Study

Elshami

Kmeil

Abu-Jazar

et al. 2018

JGO

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Purpose Timely detection of breast cancer (BC) is important to reduce its related deaths. Hence, high awareness of its symptoms and risk factors is required. This study aimed to assess the awareness level of BC among females in Gaza. Materials and Methods A cross-sectional study was performed during September and October 2017 in Gaza, Palestine. Stratified sampling was used to recruit patients from four hospitals and seven high schools. The validated Breast Cancer Awareness Measure (BCAM) was used to assess confidence and behavior in relation to breast changes, awareness of BC symptoms and risk factors, barriers to seek medical help, and knowledge of BC screening. Women (age ≥ 18 years) visiting or admitted to any of the four hospitals, and female adolescents (age 15 to 17 years) in any of the seven schools, were recruited for face-to-face interviews to complete the BCAM. Results Of 3,055 women approached, 2,774 participants completed the BCAM questionnaire (response rate, 90.8%); 1,588 (57.2%) were adults, and 1,186 (42.8%) were adolescents. Of these, 1,781 (64.2%) rarely (or never) checked their breasts, and 909 (32.8%) were not confident to notice changes. In total, 1,675 (60.4%) were aware of the availability of BC screening programs. The overall mean ± standard deviation score for awareness of BC symptoms was 5.9 ± 2.9 of 11, and that of risk factors 7.5 ± 3.1 of 16. Feeling scared was the most reported barrier to seeking advice reported among women (n = 802; 50.2%), whereas feeling embarrassed was the most reported in adolescents (n = 745; 62.8%). Conclusion Awareness of BC symptoms, risk factors, and screening programs is suboptimal in Gaza. Educational interventions are necessary to increase public awareness of BC and to train local female breast surgeons to address barriers to early detection.

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Breast Cancer Awareness and Barriers to Early Presentation in the Gaza-Strip: A Cross-Sectional Study

Elshami

Kmeil

Abu-Jazar

et al. 2018

JGO

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“…The level of knowledge about breast cancer and the screening behaviour is generally poor in the Arab region compared to the developed world [6,10,17]. In the present study, respondents answered correctly that the commonest symptom of breast cancer is a breast mass.…”

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“…In 2011, a comparison of the clinic-pathological and epidemiological features of breast cancer in Libya to corresponding data from patients from Nigeria and Finland has reported that approximately 51% of Libyan patients were classified in stages 3 and 4 [10,11]. Also, research has shown poor levels of knowledge towards risk factors awareness and screening methods even among young and educated women [12][13][14][15][16][17][18].…”

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Breast Cancer Awareness, Knowledge and Beliefs among Libyan Women

El-Hamadi

Gusbi

Aisa³

et al. 2019

JSRR

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Background: Breast cancer (BC) is the most frequent cancer of women. The high mortality in developing countries is associated with late detection, and lack of knowledge and adequate screening programmes. Aims: To determine breast cancer awareness, knowledge and beliefs among Libyan women. Study Design: A cross-sectional descriptive study. Place and Duration of Study: Between September and October 2016 among a sample of adult women in western Libya. Methods: 1091 woman aged between years were asked to fill a validated questionnaire to investigate their knowledge about the risk factors as well as their awareness and screening behaviours of BC. Results: The majority of women who participated in the study were aware of BC early warning signs and symptoms. Over 90% of the women were able to list at least one symptom of breast cancer correctly. The most frequent warning sign identified was breast lump (91.0%), followed by discharge from the nipples (80.6%). Also, 565 (52.7%) of those surveyed were aware that increasing age was associated with a higher incidence of breast cancer and 747 (68.3%) of the El-Hamadi et al.; JSRR, 24(1): 1-8, 2019; Article no.JSRR.49992 2 respondents identified positive family history as a risk factor. Moreover, 62% know how to perform self-examination (BSE), and only 59% ever performed BSE. The majority (92%) would seek medical advice if they discovered a mass in the breast whereas, about half of those (59%) would consult a male doctor. Conclusions: Women who participated in this study were fairly informed about BC risks and warning signs; the results appear to reflect growing awareness of women regarding BC screening methods. Health education message should be presented and delivered in a culturally-sensitive manner and tailored to provide simple and clear information and avoid false beliefs and misconceptions about the disease, its screening methods and management options. Original Research Article

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P0178 Awareness of women about breast self-examination and risk factors for breast cancer in Benghazi, Libya

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Breast Cancer Awareness and Barriers to Early Presentation in the Gaza-Strip: A Cross-Sectional Study

Breast Cancer Awareness and Barriers to Early Presentation in the Gaza-Strip: A Cross-Sectional Study

Breast Cancer Awareness, Knowledge and Beliefs among Libyan Women

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