Translation and Validation of the Breast Cancer Awareness Measurement Tool in Malaysia (B-CAM-M)

Htay, Mila Nu Nu; Donnelly, Michael; Schliemann, Désirée; Loh, Siew Yim; Dahlui, Maznah; Tamin, Nor Saleha Binti Ibrahim; Somasundaram, Saunthari; Su, Tin Tin

doi:10.31557/apjcp.2020.21.1.217

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“…Almin et al have shown that infertility affects family relationships and, affected by the detrimental effects of infertility, many people try to stay away from their families [ 44 ]. As shown by some studies, women are more likely than men to bear the burden of infertility and are exposed to negative social stigmas which may affect their relationship with other family and society members [ 37 , 45 ]. To hide the problem, most infertile women often try to stay away from family and friends [ 46 ].…”

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Investigating different dimensions of infertile women’s quality of life: a descriptive cross-sectional study

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Background Infertility is a major challenge in the life of women which affects their quality of life. Infertile women's quality of life is a relatively new field of research that has recently been considered by health researchers. However, there has been no standard tool for measuring different aspects of infertile women's quality of life with female factors, and general and specific tools of infertile couples have been used to assess their quality of life. This study, thus, aimed to analyze different aspects of the quality of life of infertile women. Methods This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 320 infertile women referred to a teaching hospital affiliated with Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences and private infertility treatment centers in Sari, Iran. Demographic and fertility characteristics and the quality of life questionnaire for infertile women questionnaire (a 25-item tool was designed which measured 7 factors of psychological effects, sexual life with infertility family and social effects, infertility-related concerns, physical effects, adaptive approaches and factors preventing infertility adaptation), were recruited for data gathering. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 22. Descriptive statistics (percentage, mean, standard deviation), correlation coefficient, independent sample t-test, and multiple linear regression were used. P-values less than 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results The total mean score of infertile women's quality of life was 65.68 ± 8.91%. Findings were indicative of infertile women's quality of life in the dimensions of adaptive approach (70.48 ± 15.02%), psychological (67.88 ± 12.06%), family and social (64.63 ± 10.76%), physical, 63.42 ± 11.36%), inhibitory factors/ factors preventing adaptation (60.98 ± 8.24%), related concerns (51.52 ± 10.21%) and sexual life (40.12 ± 14.28%). According to the final multiple linear regression model, women's education (B = 2.57, p < 0.001), spouse's education (B = 1.56, p = 0.046), economic status (B = 1.64, p < 0.001), age of women (B = -0.62, p < 0.001), age of spouse (B = -0.65, p < 0.001), duration of infertility (B = -0.36, p = 0.024) and duration of marriage (B = -0.39, p = 0.022) were the final predictors of the quality of life score in infertile women of the study. Conclusion Given that infertility causes extensive changes in individuals, families, and social dimensions of infertile women, it can affect their quality of life. We can take steps to improve the health of infertile women by promoting various dimensions of their quality of life.

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“…Translated versions of BCAM have been previously used in different countries [12][13][14][15][16]. In detail, the BCAM version translated to Arabic was used in Oman, with 972 Arab women participating in this study [12]; a BCAM version translated to Swahili was used in Kenya, with 48 women participating in cognitive focus group discussions, and 1,061 for surveys [13]; a version translated to Persian was used in Iran, with 1,078 participants [14]; in China, a Chinese version of BCAM was used in a study with 328 women [15]; a BCAM version translated to Malay was used in 251 Malay-speaking women across the three main ethnic groups of Malaysia, 85 Malay, 84 Chinese and 82 Indian adults [16]. In the present study, a BCAM version translated to Greek was used for the first time in 110 women residing in a rural border area in Greece; the Greek version of the questionnaire should be further evaluated in future studies in terms of reliability.…”

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Transcultural Adaptation of the Breast Cancer Awareness Measure in a Rural Border Area of Greece

Papasozomenou,

Eskitzis,

Panteris

et al. 2024

Cureus

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Background: Breast cancer awareness is a concept suggesting that awareness of signs and symptoms and early seeking of medical advice may decrease mortality, especially in limited resource settings.Methods: A modified questionnaire based on the breast cancer awareness measure (BCAM) by Cancer Research UK was translated into Greek and used for the first time. Participants were women residing in a rural border area in Greece. For statistical analysis the χ 2 goodness-of-fit and Cramer's V test for categorical comparisons were used and Cronbach's alpha for reliability analysis.Results: In total, 110 women filled out and returned the questionnaire. Respondents appeared to be inappropriately informed regarding the less common warning signs of breast cancer, the most common age of breast cancer occurrence, the national screening program, and the less important risk factors of breast cancer. On the other hand, most women appeared to be confident in recognizing breast changes and seeking medical advice if needed.Conclusions: The translated modified BCAM tool can be used to evaluate breast cancer awareness in Greek women. Future campaigns developed by policymakers should focus on improving breast cancer awareness, especially in socioeconomically deprived areas.

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“…Sociodemographic variables included age, occupation, monthly household income, ethnicity, race, highest education level, BC family history, trained BSE, and period to seek medical help if there was a change in the breast). The Breast Cancer Awareness Measure (B-CAM) and B-CAM-M (M for Malay language) were validated in the United Kingdom ( 10 ), and Malaysia ( 11 ) were adapted. The content and response format were modified to make it more culturally relevant for the local women.…”

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Breast awareness mobile apps for health education and promotion for breast cancer

Yusuf

Iskandar

Hadi

et al. 2022

Front. Public Health

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BackgroundLack of knowledge, poor awareness, and attitude are barriers to breast cancer (BC) screening participation. The ubiquitous usage of mobile phones makes it a perfect platform for delivering interventions to increase knowledge and awareness in screening, a strategy for early identification of BC. However, although numerous applications for BC prevention are available on major mobile phone platforms, relatively few have been tested in scientific studies to determine their efficacy.ObjectiveThis study aimed to assess the efficacy of BrAware Apps in increasing the knowledge of BC risk factors, awareness of warning signs and confidence in breast self-examination (BSE) among women in northeast peninsular Malaysia.MethodsA quasi-experimental pre and post-test research design were conducted with 41 women participants in Kelantan, Malaysia, before and after using the BrAware apps. Participants were given an online, adapted Breast Cancer Awareness Measure questionnaire. Post-test was 2 months after using the BrAware apps. Comparison using paired T-tests were conducted to evaluate the change in knowledge of risk factors, warning signs awareness and confidence level for BSE.ResultsThe mean age of women was 39.71(SD = 8.80). The participants' mean knowledge score of BC warning signs differs before using BrAware (mean 70.62, SD 11.74) and after using the BrAware app (mean 79.83, SD 10.15) at the <0.001 level of significance.ConclusionsThe BrAware mobile app had a positive effect in increasing the women's knowledge of risk factors of BC, warning signs awareness and confidence level for BSE. It can be concluded that the mobile app may be an adjunct in educating women on BC.

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Translation and Validation of the Breast Cancer Awareness Measurement Tool in Malaysia (B-CAM-M)

Cited by 8 publications

References 13 publications

Investigating different dimensions of infertile women’s quality of life: a descriptive cross-sectional study

Investigating different dimensions of infertile women’s quality of life: a descriptive cross-sectional study

Transcultural Adaptation of the Breast Cancer Awareness Measure in a Rural Border Area of Greece

Breast awareness mobile apps for health education and promotion for breast cancer

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