Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Factors Influencing Treatment Decisions in Ghana

Aziato, Lydia; Clegg‐Lamptey, Joe Nat

doi:10.1080/07399332.2014.911299

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“…This is because 80% of the respondents detect breast cancer by themselves either through regular BSE, by chance or accidentally through medical examinations. 22,23 Findings of this current study show that 45.4% of the respondents had average knowledge and 29.6% had good knowledge of Breast cancer and BSE. This suggests that many women in Sokoto have at least average knowledge of BSE.…”

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confidence: 69%

“…18,20,21 Knowledge of BSE is important in the detection and diagnosis of breast cancer; more than 80% of the cancer patients detect their own tumour. 22,23 This may be done either by chance, during BSE or accidentally through medical examination for other problems. 22 The knowledge of BSE may lead to action which is translated into the practice of BSE.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…22,23 This may be done either by chance, during BSE or accidentally through medical examination for other problems. 22 The knowledge of BSE may lead to action which is translated into the practice of BSE. This shows the significance of the knowledge and the practice of BSE in the detection and diagnosis of breast cancer.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…35,24 Through BSE women can detect the presence of a lump in the breast; 36 some are confirmed by their spouses before reporting to the hospital. 22 This emphasizes the importance of practicing BSE, more than clinical breast examination because even when some women detect the presence of lump in their breast, physicians in the hospital could not confirm the lump. 22,5 There are variations in the level of practice of BSE among women.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…22 This emphasizes the importance of practicing BSE, more than clinical breast examination because even when some women detect the presence of lump in their breast, physicians in the hospital could not confirm the lump. 22,5 There are variations in the level of practice of BSE among women. Generally, the frequency of regular BSE practice is low among women.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Relationship between knowledge and practice of breast self-examination among female workers in Sokoto, Nigeria

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Yau

2018

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Breast cancer is a devastating disease that has no immunizations yet, but can be prevented through early diagnosis and treatment with the help of Breast Self-Examination (BSE). There is evidence that women who correctly practice BSE monthly are more likely to detect lump at the early stages of its development and early diagnosis has been reported to produce good prognosis. This study will explore relationship between knowledge and practice of BSE among women in Sokoto. The study was conducted in Sokoto city among 400 educated women using cross sectional design. A structural questionnaire was used as an instrument for data collection via multistage sampling technique. Findings of this study show that majority of the participants had average knowledge of BSE but only one-third of the participants' practice BSE regularly. A significant positive relationship exist between knowledge and practice of BSE among women (r=0.242, P=0.001). Therefore, there is need for the health workers to provide health education to women on breast cancer and promote breast self-examination among women.

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confidence: 69%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Factors influencing treatment decision‐making for cancer patients in low‐ and middle‐income countries: A scoping review

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PurposeIn this scoping review, we evaluated existing literature related to factors influencing treatment decision‐making for patients diagnosed with cancer in low‐ and middle‐income countries, noting factors that influence decisions to pursue treatment with curative versus non‐curative intent. We identified an existing framework for adult cancer developed in a high‐income country (HIC) context and described similar and novel factors relevant to low‐and middle‐income country settings.MethodsWe used scoping review methodology to identify and synthesize existing literature on factors influencing decision‐making for pediatric and adult cancer in these settings. Articles were identified through an advanced Boolean search across six databases, inclusive of all article types from inception through July 2022.ResultsSeventy‐nine articles were identified from 22 countries across six regions, primarily reporting the experiences of lower‐middle and upper‐middle‐income countries. Included articles largely represented original research (54%), adult cancer populations (61%), and studied patients as the targeted population (51%). More than a quarter of articles focused exclusively on breast cancer (28%). Approximately 30% described factors that influenced decisions to choose between therapies with curative versus non‐curative intent. Of 56 reported factors, 22 novel factors were identified. Socioeconomic status, reimbursement policies/cost of treatment, and treatment and supportive care were the most commonly described factors.ConclusionsThis scoping review expanded upon previously described factors that influence cancer treatment decision‐making in HICs, broadening knowledge to include perspectives of low‐ and middle‐income countries. While global commonalities exist, certain variables influence treatment choices differently or uniquely in different settings. Treatment regimens should further be tailored to local environments with consideration of contextual factors and accessible resources that often impact decision‐making.

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The Effect of Access to Information on Beliefs Surrounding Breast Cancer in South Africa

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Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women in South Africa. There is little knowledge of beliefs to help identify key areas to improve support and education in this demographically and culturally diverse population. Women with a variety of demographic and socioeconomic characteristics accessing care for breast cancer were asked their agreement to statements of knowledge and beliefs about breast cancer. Of the 259 participants, positive statements of medical cure (87.9%) and family support (90.5%) were most commonly believed. Beliefs in faith-based cure and alternative treatments were also present (79.5 and 24.9%, respectively). Negative beliefs were initially more likely in black patients (RR: 11.57, 95%CI: 1.37-97.69) as was belief of cancer as a punishment (RR: 6.85, 95%CI: 1.41-33.21). However, in multivariate analysis adjusting for age, education and access to information (by newspaper, Internet and confidence in reading and writing), there was no difference between racial groups or hospital attended. Reading a newspaper or accessing the Internet was the most protective against belief that cancer was a punishment or curse (Internet use: aRR: 0.12, 95%CI: 0.02-0.99), belief in alternative methods of cure (newspaper use: aRR: 0.51, 95%CI: 0.27-0.96) and the negative beliefs of death and disfigurement (Internet use: aRR: 0.00, 95%CI: 0.00-0.00). Positive expressions of cure and beating cancer were found equally in all women. Attitudes and beliefs about cancer showed little independent demographic or socioeconomic variance. Negative beliefs were mitigated by access to information and confidence in literacy.

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Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Factors Influencing Treatment Decisions in Ghana

Cited by 29 publications

References 32 publications

Relationship between knowledge and practice of breast self-examination among female workers in Sokoto, Nigeria

Relationship between knowledge and practice of breast self-examination among female workers in Sokoto, Nigeria

Factors influencing treatment decision‐making for cancer patients in low‐ and middle‐income countries: A scoping review

The Effect of Access to Information on Beliefs Surrounding Breast Cancer in South Africa

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