A population-based screening program for early detection of common cancers among women in India – methodology and interim results

Mishra, Gauravi A; Dhivar, HD; Gupta, Shobhit; Kulkarni, SV; Shastri, SS

doi:10.4103/0019-509x.175581

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“…In other studies as well like Mishra et al in 2015 and Gangane et al in 2015, they saw that the most of the females belonged to Hindu category i.e. 82.98% and 78.5% respectively [6,9]. This is in accordance with our study.…”

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“…48.2% and 83.2% females in the village belonged to OBC category. This are similar to the findings of the study by Mishra et al [6] probably because of the population based approach used by them as well. Aich et al [7] in their study found that the chances of developing breast cancer were more in elderly age group, the most common being 41-50years and is less in less than 30years age group which is in favour with our study.…”

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“…Similarly, in the study by Mishra et al 2015, most of the respondents had completed education till secondary school i.e. 64.45% which is in accordance with our study since our majority respondents had also finished studies till secondary school [6]. However the percentage is less, which might be due to a smaller sample size in our study due to lesser duration and smaller area covered under the study.…”

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Perceptions of Women about Breast Cancer in Rural Area of Wardha District

Ingole

Mudey

et al. 2019

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Background: The incidence of breast cancer is seen to be low in India as compared to western countries, however the mortality is low. The knowledge about breast cancer, breast awareness and self-breast examination is the need of the hour. Breast Cancer, if caught in the early stages, makes it curable by various modalities of treatment. Our study aims here to qualitatively explore the views and ideas of the women in rural area about breast cancer and the need of a better comprehensive program. Method: A community based cross-sectional study was carried out with a sample size of 672 with a pre-tested questionnaire with open-ended questions for qualitative exploration. It was done by door-to-door survey. Resident females of the village above 30years were included and females with chronic illness and temporary residents were excluded. Results: The mean age of participants was 42.38±9.76 years with 48.2% educated till secondary school and 83.2% belonged to OBC category. The perceptions were assessed with qualitative findings where it was found that most of the females believed that they don't have breast cancer even before getting screened and so they didn't want to get mammography. However they affirmed that a doorstep approach of activities would be beneficial. They also said that doorstep activities help get good information of breast cancer signs and symptoms and program like this will be a good approach. Conclusion: Doorstep approach can be a welcome change in imparting awareness.

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Perceptions of Women about Breast Cancer in Rural Area of Wardha District

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Mudey

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“…IEC and screening are the two main components in cancer prevention recommended by the World Health Organization (Bora et al, 2016). The interim results of a community-based cancer screening conducted in Mumbai showed a compliance rate of 85% and 70% for breast and cervical cancer screening where the women were sensitized about the reproductive organs, cancer symptoms and early detection (Mishra et al, 2015). IEC method and targeted intervention programs have been effective to improve participation in breast and cervical cancer screenings (Jacob, 2012;Rao et al, 2005).…”

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Barriers to Cancer Screening Uptake in Women: A Qualitative Study from Tamil Nadu, India

Mahalakshmi¹,

Sundaram²

2020

Asian Pac J Cancer Prev

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“…However, cancer screening in India adopts a camp-based approach. Majority of such screening programs focus on either oral or breast cancer or cervix/ uteri or a combination thereof and largely restricted to urban or semiurban geographies [9][10][11]. None of the existing community-based screening programs provides screening of the oral, breast and cervix/uteri cancers at a single service point for rural communities.…”

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Community Based Mobile Screening Programme for Oral, Breast and Cervical Cancers: A Programmatic Insight from rural Assam, India

Chanda¹

2019

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The Kamrup district in Indian state of Assam has highest cancer incidence. The population, particularly in rural area has no access and resources for early cancer screening and care services. To fill this service gap, a not-for profit organization (Piramal Swasthya Management and Research Institute-PSMRI) in collaboration with semi-government institute (Dr. Bhubaneshwar Borooah Cancer Institute, Guwahati-BBCI) launched an innovative programme known as DESH (Detect Early, Save Her & Him) in rural Kamrup. The programme aims to reduce the proportion of late-stage diagnosis and mortality from oral, breast and cervical cancers through community-based awareness, screening and referral program. During first year of program operations (November 2017 to June 2018), DESH screened 3937 beneficiaries across 96 villages in three blocks of rural Kamrup district. Out of the total screened population, 157 (4.0%) are initial screen positive (Oral 142; breast 7; cervix 8.) Out of all screen positives, only 62 visited the BBCI for further diagnosis and confirmation. Among screen positives, 4 beneficiaries are confirmed oral cancer cases (all male, 3 in stage 1; 1 in stage 3). Ensuring continuous availability of doctors, greater public engagement and building community awareness of common cancers are some of the identified areas for improvement. In the long run, we see our program as an opportunity to build an evidence-based, cost-effective and replicable model for early detection of Oral, Breast and Cervical Cancers in resource-scarce settings.

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A population-based screening program for early detection of common cancers among women in India – methodology and interim results

Abstract: The program is raising awareness about the common cancers and harms of tobacco among the disadvantaged women population in Mumbai. It is also helping in detecting pre-cancers and cancers among asymptomatic women and is assisting them in receiving treatment.

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Perceptions of Women about Breast Cancer in Rural Area of Wardha District

Perceptions of Women about Breast Cancer in Rural Area of Wardha District

Barriers to Cancer Screening Uptake in Women: A Qualitative Study from Tamil Nadu, India

Community Based Mobile Screening Programme for Oral, Breast and Cervical Cancers: A Programmatic Insight from rural Assam, India

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