ArticleMedical sciences (Basel, Switzerland)2025
Assessing Breast Cancer Awareness Among Women in Al Baha, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study Using the Breast Cancer Awareness Measure (BCAM).
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- Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Breast Cancer Screening Among Females in Saudi Arabia.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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- Awareness, Attitudes, and Barriers to Breast Cancer Screening Among Breast Screening Health Education Week Attendees at King Saud Medical City, Riyadh.International journal of breast cancer · 2025Article
- Community-Based Assessment of Breast Cancer Awareness and Screening Practices Among Adult Women in Hafar Al-Batin, Saudi Arabia.Materia socio-medica · 2025Article
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Abstract
introductionBreast cancer (BC) awareness and preventive practices are critical for the early detection and effective management of the disease. This study aimed to assess the level of BC awareness among women residing in Al Baha, Saudi Arabia.
methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted using the Breast Cancer Awareness Measure (BCAM) survey tool to evaluate BC awareness among female residents of Al Baha between June and July 2023. The sample was obtained through the snowball sampling technique.
resultsA total of 1007 women participated in the study, with a mean age of 29 ± 10.9 years. Overall awareness of BC warning signs and risk factors was low, with 45% of participants demonstrating poor awareness. Significant positive associations were found between BC awareness and factors such as level of education (
conclusionsThe results highlight a significant lack of awareness and knowledge about BC among women in Al Baha. These findings underscore the urgent need for targeted educational initiatives and awareness campaigns to address this knowledge gap and promote preventive practices.
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