Ethiopian women's breast cancer self-examination practices and associated factors. A systematic review and meta-analysis

Habtegiorgis, Samuel Derbie; Getahun, Desalegn; Telayneh, Animut Takele; Birhanu, Molla Yigzaw; Feleke, Tesfa Mengie; Mingude, Alemu Basazn; Getacher, Lemma

doi:10.1016/j.canep.2022.102128

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“…Similar prevalence of regular BSE practice was observed in prior study conducted among female healthcare professionals in Oromia region of Ethiopia, 32.6% (24). However, the prevalence of BSE practice in this study was lower than previous studies done in Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia, Turkey, Nigeria and Morocco (14,16,(25)(26)(27)(28)(29)..…”

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confidence: 82%

“…A meta-analysis done in Ethiopia has revealed 56.31% of female healthcare professionals practiced BSE (15). Similar results were also found among healthcare professionals in another study done in Ethiopia, 53% (16). This shows that the prevalence of BSE practice is higher among healthcare professionals as they are more exposed to cases of breast cancer and health education programs than the general public.…”

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confidence: 59%

“…For example, the predicted variables for practicing BSE were having high level of knowledge, good attitude and having breast cancer in the family as evidenced in a study done in Africa, (4). Another predicators were personal history of BC and getting to know someone with BC (16).…”

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The practice of breast self-examination and associated factors among female healthcare professionals working in selected hospitals in Kigali, Rwanda: A Cross Section Study

Wolde

Okova

Habtu

et al. 2023

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Background Breast cancer contributed to about 2.3 million cancer cases among women globally and 685,000 women died from it in 2020. Breast self-examination is considered one of the many breast cancer-screening techniques in Low and Middle Income Countries. It is a useful tool if practiced every month by women above 20 years of age and combined with other screening methods such as mammography, Breast Clinical Examination, breast ultrasound and Magnetic Resonance Imaging. However, the practice of BSE is poor in many developing countries. Therefore, this research is intended to measure the level of BSE practice and determine the associated factors among female healthcare professionals in four district hospitals in Kigali, Rwanda. Materials and Method A cross-sectional study was conducted among 221 randomly selected female healthcare professionals in four district hospitals in Kigali, Rwanda. A self-administered structured questionnaire was used as data collection instrument. Sample statistics such as frequency, proportions and mean were used to recapitulate the findings in univariate analysis. Multiple logistic regression analysis was employed to identify statistically significant explanatory variables that predict the outcome variable, breast self-examination practice, based on an adjusted odds ratio, 95% confidence level and p-value < 0.05. Results Breast self-examination was practiced by 43.53% of female healthcare professionals. Attitude towards BSE and BC was the only predictor variable that is significantly associated with BSE practice [AOR=1.032; 95% CI (1.001, 1.065), p-value=0.042]. Knowledge on BSE and BC, age, having family history of breast cancer were not significantly associated with BSE practice in the multi-variate analysis. Conclusion The BSE practice was found to be low. Attitude towards breast cancer and BSE was positively associated with BSE practice. This suggests the need for continuous medical education on BSE and BC to increase the knowledge level of female healthcare professionals and enhance the attitude of female healthcare professionals in order to increase their BSE practice. This could in turn increase the knowledge and practice of BSE among the general public.

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The practice of breast self-examination and associated factors among female healthcare professionals working in selected hospitals in Kigali, Rwanda: A Cross Section Study

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Okova

Habtu

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“…Ethiopian women’s breast cancer risk can be reduced by improving awareness, the study says. Results underline the importance of breast cancer treatment and early detection [ 13 ].…”

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Influence of variables on breast self-examination: Potential barrier or enhancement of breast cancer prevention

Hijrah,

Usman,

Sanusi Baso

et al. 2024

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INTRODUCTION: Breast self-examination (BSE) is an important tool for early detection of breast cancer and can contribute to increased awareness and familiarity with breast tissue. This study aimed to review factors that influenced BSE in preventing breast cancer. METHODS: In the initial stage of searching for journal articles, 186 journals were obtained, then screening was carried out within a time span of 2019–2024 and using Indonesian and English 54 journals. Of the 12 journals reviewed, the results showed that 4 journals reviewed had conducted pre and post-BSE practices, and 8 journal reviews conducted BSE practices conducted by students and health workers. RESULTS: Several factors play an important role in implementing BSE, namely age, knowledge, history of exposure to information, family history, ethnicity, and attitude. Overall, the study shows that the need to create awareness and educate women, especially rural women, on the importance of BSE as a preventive measure for breast cancer is paramount. CONCLUSIONS: Factors influencing the implementation of BSE can be a barrier or an enhancement in breast cancer prevention.

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“…Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers among females worldwide ( 1 ). Several factors, including gender, age, family history, obesity, and genetic mutations, contribute to the development of breast cancer ( 2 ). Early diagnosis with prompt treatment can significantly improve the 5-year survival rate of breast cancer ( 3 ).…”

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Mammography with deep learning for breast cancer detection

Wang

2024

Front. Oncol.

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X-ray mammography is currently considered the golden standard method for breast cancer screening, however, it has limitations in terms of sensitivity and specificity. With the rapid advancements in deep learning techniques, it is possible to customize mammography for each patient, providing more accurate information for risk assessment, prognosis, and treatment planning. This paper aims to study the recent achievements of deep learning-based mammography for breast cancer detection and classification. This review paper highlights the potential of deep learning-assisted X-ray mammography in improving the accuracy of breast cancer screening. While the potential benefits are clear, it is essential to address the challenges associated with implementing this technology in clinical settings. Future research should focus on refining deep learning algorithms, ensuring data privacy, improving model interpretability, and establishing generalizability to successfully integrate deep learning-assisted mammography into routine breast cancer screening programs. It is hoped that the research findings will assist investigators, engineers, and clinicians in developing more effective breast imaging tools that provide accurate diagnosis, sensitivity, and specificity for breast cancer.

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Ethiopian women's breast cancer self-examination practices and associated factors. A systematic review and meta-analysis

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The practice of breast self-examination and associated factors among female healthcare professionals working in selected hospitals in Kigali, Rwanda: A Cross Section Study

The practice of breast self-examination and associated factors among female healthcare professionals working in selected hospitals in Kigali, Rwanda: A Cross Section Study

Influence of variables on breast self-examination: Potential barrier or enhancement of breast cancer prevention

Mammography with deep learning for breast cancer detection

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