Factors Influencing Early Detection of Breast Cancer among Women in Thirumazhisai Area - A Qualitative Study
Aayisha Aathila,
Pooja Mary Vaishali L.,
Angusubalakshmi R.
et al.
Abstract:Introduction: Globally, Breast cancer is the fifth main cause of cancer mortality, with 6, 85,000 deaths. The prime reason for the rise in mortality rate is the failure of early detection of the disease and absence of early detection programs. The barriers to early detection of breast cancer are multifactorial. According to various other studies conducted in India, the most important barriers are fear of cancer and lack of knowledge about the disease.
Objectives: The aim of this study is to identify the barrie… Show more
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