ArticleCureus2025
Sociodemographic, Behavioral, and Psychosocial Factors Associated With Mammography Screening Uptake Among Women in Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Survey.
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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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Abstract
backgroundBreast cancer is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among women worldwide. Despite free mammography screening availability in Saudi Arabia, participation rates remain low. This study aimed to identify sociodemographic, behavioral, and psychosocial factors associated with mammography screening uptake among women in Saudi Arabia. METHODOLOGY: A cross-sectional survey was conducted from March to April 2025, involving 487 women aged 18 years and older across Saudi Arabia. Participants completed a questionnaire assessing demographics, health behaviors, breast cancer awareness, and barriers to screening. The primary outcome was self-reported mammogram uptake. Statistical analysis included bivariate tests and multivariable logistic regression.
resultsOut of 487 participants, 169 (34.7%) reported having undergone a mammogram. Screening uptake was higher among women aged ≥40 years (142/267; 53.2%) compared to those <40 years (27/220; 12.3%). Women with a family history of breast cancer were more likely to have been screened (74/121; 61.2%) than those without (95/366; 26.0%). Similarly, 58/97 (59.8%) women performing monthly breast self-examinations reported screening, compared to 111/390 (28.5%) who did not. Fear of cancer detection was reported by 154 participants (31.6%) and was associated with lower screening uptake (39/154, 25.3%) versus those without fear (130/333, 39.0%). Multivariable analysis confirmed age ≥40 years (adjusted odds ratio (aOR) 2.61,
conclusionsMammography uptake among women in Saudi Arabia remains suboptimal. Older age, family history, and proactive health behaviors increase screening likelihood, while fear of diagnosis reduces it. Targeted interventions addressing emotional and educational barriers are essential to enhance participation.
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