Perspectives and Attitudes of Jordanian Male College Students on Breast Cancer Screening

dasoqi, Khadeejeh Al; Zeilani, Ruqayya; Bawadi, Hala; Dasoqi, Aysha Al

doi:10.1007/s13187-015-0909-x

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“…In general, our study pinpointed the low knowledge of male partners regarding BC. Similar findings were reported in Jeddah [13], Jordan [20], and in Ghana [21]. The present study documented the significant role of male partners’ knowledge in wives’ practices and attitudes towards BC.…”

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Male Partners’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perception of Women’s Breast Cancer in Abha, Southwestern Saudi Arabia

Al-Musa

Awadalla

Mahfouz

2019

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Background: Breast cancer (BC) is ranked as the most frequently diagnosed cancer site among women in Saudi Arabia. Several studies in Saudi Arabia have reported low awareness of BC and significant obstacles to early presentation among Saudi women. A key sociocultural obstacle against breast screening and early detection of BC in several conservative cultures is that men manage women’s choices and activities. The aim of this research is to find out the key background knowledge, attitudes, and related practice among male partners in the city of Abha in relation to women’s BC prevention and means for early detection. Methods: A cross-sectional study targeting husbands aged 20 years or older chosen from the outpatient clinics in the Urban Primary Health Care Centers in Abha City. Through questionnaires, interview data were collected regarding knowledge about BC and wife practices and attitudes towards BC. Results: The study included 832 husbands. The study showed that only 20.2% (95% confidence interval (CI): 19.9–24.1) of husbands had heard about mammography and only 22.1% had heard about breast self-examination among women as a screening test for BC. The most commonly mentioned variations that might occur in relation to BC were size changes (45.6%). The leading source of BC knowledge was from television (48.9%), and the least-mentioned source of information was healthcare workers (22.4%). Husbands mentioned that only 9.3% of wives had been examined before by mammography. In a multivariate logistic regression of male factors associated with wives’ practices and attitudes towards BC, only good knowledge among husbands was a significant factor. Conclusions: The study documented the low level of BC knowledge among male partners. There is an urgent need to pay more consideration to disseminating awareness among men, as they are associates, and they must be armed with proper awareness. There is an urgent demand for establishing a national program and educational campaigns towards BC. Stressing the advantages and access to free mammography is necessary.

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confidence: 91%

Male Partners’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perception of Women’s Breast Cancer in Abha, Southwestern Saudi Arabia

Al-Musa

Awadalla

Mahfouz

2019

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“…In the Middle East, socio-cultural factors influence women's view of breast cancer screening. For example, in Saudi Arabia, men directly influence women's decision making with regard to healthcare services and their own perceptions of self-care (Al- Dasoqi et al, 2017). Arab men perceive that their opinions and support are a major factor influencing female family members' participation in breast cancer screening, it is important that any program instituted to increase such screening participation be aimed at both men and women (Donnelly et al, 2017).…”

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“…Other men indicated that they are not comfortable, especially if the test is being performed by a male health care worker. Men believed that breast cancer preventive practices must be performed in a similar context of women's religious and cultural background (Al- Dasoqi et al, 2017). Hence, there is an urgent need to pay more attention to spreading awareness among men, as they are associates, and they need to be armed with proper awareness (Adebimpe et al, 2018).…”

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Husband’s Permission as A Determinant for Breast Cancer Screening among Women of Childbearing Age

Nofiu

2020

JHealthEdu

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Background: Breast screening reduces breast cancer-associated morbidity and mortality, a means to early detection, also increases the chances for successful treatment and cure of the disease. This study was conducted to assess the husband's permission as a determinant of breast cancer screening among women of childbearing age in The Southwest zone, Nigeria. Method: Ex-post facto research design was used for this paper. A total sample of 768 women of childbearing age in The Southwest zone, Nigeria from a population of 8,261,284 were selected through multi-stage sampling procedures of simple random sampling, proportionate, and systematic sampling techniques. Out of the 768 copies of the questionnaire distributed, 762 were valid for analyses. Inferential statistics of a one-sample t-test was used to test the data collected at 0.05 level of significance. Results: The results revealed that husband’s permission is a determinant of breast cancer screening among women of childbearing age was significant with a t-value of 4.921 and a p-value of 0.001 at 0.05 level of significance. Conclusion: It was concluded that the husband's permission was a determinant of breast cancer screening among women of childbearing age in The Southwest zone, Nigeria. Based on the conclusion, it was recommended that husbands should be encouraged and enlightening on breast cancer and its screening in other to allow their wives to go for screening by governmental and non-governmental organizations through mass media, community, and town campaign of breast cancer screening.

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“…Jordanian males’ attitudes towards BC could be attributed to their perception that BC is rare in men. Improving males’ attitudes towards BC is important in encouraging female relatives seeking BC screening (Al Dasoqi et al., 2017) because negative attitudes towards BC were reported among young females (Alsaraireh & Darawad, 2019). Health education regarding cancer and other CNCDs is crucial for young adults (Al Dasoqi et al., 2017; Parmar et al., 2014) and including these topics in the curriculum may help in early detection and disease prevention (Abdo et al., 2019; Alsaraireh & Darawad, 2018).…”

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Effects of a health education intervention on knowledge and attitudes towards chronic non‐communicable diseases among undergraduate students in Jordan

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Aim To assess the effect of a health promotion course on knowledge and attitudes towards chronic non‐communicable diseases (CNCDs) among undergraduate students in a Jordanian university. Design A one‐group pre‐test–post‐test study design was used. Methods A convenience sample of 178 undergraduate students registered in a 3‐credit health promotion course was enrolled in the study and completed both pre‐ and post‐tests. This course is offered as an elective course for undergraduate students by the Faculty of Nursing at a large public university in Jordan. Twelve, one‐hour interactive sessions regarding CNCDs topics were delivered over 3 weeks as part of the health promotion course. A computer‐based questionnaire was used to evaluate students’ knowledge and attitudes towards CNCDs including diabetes, hypertension and cancer, before and after undertaking the course. Results There was a significant improvement in the overall knowledge (Cohen's d effect size ( d ) = 1.08) and attitudes ( d = 0.62) among all the students, regardless of gender. The overall knowledge and attitudes scores were significantly higher among females in the pre‐test, but the differences in their overall scores became insignificant in the post‐test. Education on specific topics was effective in improving university students’ knowledge and attitudes about health‐promoting behaviours, thereby preventing CNCDs. It is important to incorporate health promotion education regarding CNCDs into university curricula using innovative approaches to enhance healthy behaviours in young adults.

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Perspectives and Attitudes of Jordanian Male College Students on Breast Cancer Screening

Cited by 8 publications

References 22 publications

Male Partners’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perception of Women’s Breast Cancer in Abha, Southwestern Saudi Arabia

Male Partners’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perception of Women’s Breast Cancer in Abha, Southwestern Saudi Arabia

Husband’s Permission as A Determinant for Breast Cancer Screening among Women of Childbearing Age

Effects of a health education intervention on knowledge and attitudes towards chronic non‐communicable diseases among undergraduate students in Jordan

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