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ArticleCureus2024

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

Panayiota Papasozomenou, Panagiotis Eskitzis, Eleftherios Panteris, Angeliki Gerede, Anastasia Patsiatzi, Menelaos Zafrakas

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Panayiota PapasozomenouDepartment of Midwifery, School of Health Science, International Hellenic University, Thessaloniki, GRC.
Panagiotis EskitzisDepartment of Midwifery, School of Health Science, University of Western Macedonia, Ptolemais, GRC.
Eleftherios PanterisDepartment of Midwifery, School of Health Science, International Hellenic University, Thessaloniki, GRC.
Angeliki GeredeDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical School, University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, GRC.
Anastasia PatsiatziDepartment of Midwifery, School of Health Science, International Hellenic University, Thessaloniki, GRC.
Menelaos ZafrakasDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, GRC.

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Abstract

backgroundBreast 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.

methodsA 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

resultsIn 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.

conclusionsThe 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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breast awarenessbreast cancerbreast cancer signsbreast diseaserural area

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