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ArticleAsian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP2024

Knowledge about Breast Cancer and Barriers to Screening among Saudi Women in Al-Baha Region.

Ali G Alghamdi, Fatimah Abdulaziz Algharsan, Raghad Abdullah Alzahrani, Raghad Hassan Alghamdi, Abdularahman Awadh Alzahrani, Yousef Khalid Alzahrani, Mohammad Faisal Hussain

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Article in Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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6 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 4 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Ali G AlghamdiDepartment of Surgery, Al Baha University, Al Baha, Saudi Arabia.
Fatimah Abdulaziz AlgharsanCollege of Medicine, Al Baha University, Al Baha, Saudi Arabia.
Raghad Abdullah AlzahraniCollege of Medicine, Al Baha University, Al Baha, Saudi Arabia.
Raghad Hassan AlghamdiCollege of Medicine, Al Baha University, Al Baha, Saudi Arabia.
Abdularahman Awadh AlzahraniCollege of Medicine, Al Baha University, Al Baha, Saudi Arabia.
Yousef Khalid AlzahraniCollege of Medicine, Al Baha University, Al Baha, Saudi Arabia.
Mohammad Faisal HussainCollege of Medicine, Al Baha University, Al Baha, Saudi Arabia.
Al Baha University · SA

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThe aim of this study was to measure the knowledge about breast cancer and to identify the barriers in screening among Saudi women in the Al-Baha region. To achieve this, a cross-sectional study was conducted, involving 468 women, to assess their understanding of breast cancer and to explore the obstacles they face in accessing breast cancer screening services.

methodsThe cross-sectional study included 468 women from Al Baha, Saudi Arabia, starting from May 17, 2022, to May 17, 2023. Participants were interviewed by well-trained team members of the research, and their responses were subsequently entered into a Google Form. This process aimed to evaluate their awareness, knowledge, and barriers to breast cancer screening.

resultsThe majority of participants (48.9%) were in the 18-28 age group. The findings reveal a high level of awareness (96.4%) among participants regarding the significance of early breast cancer detection. For the effectiveness of breast cancer treatment, 59% believed there is an effective treatment, while 32.9% were uncertain or did not know. Knowledge about various risk factors for breast cancer varied. Smoking (73.5%), genetic factors (65.6%), and a family history of breast cancer (70.7%) were well-recognized as risk factors. Education and occupation significantly influenced knowledge about breast cancer (p-value of 0.000, and 0.035 respectively).

conclusionthis research highlights strong awareness of breast cancer's importance but gaps in knowledge regarding lesser-known factors. Education is crucial, requiring tailored campaigns and healthcare professional engagement.

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Breast NeoplasmsCross-Sectional StudiesEarly Detection of CancerFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansSaudi ArabiaAccess to health servicesAwarenessesCommunity Health Educationrisk factor

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PMID38546080
PMCPMC11152381
OpenAlexW4393267747

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