Knowledge and recommendations regarding breast cancer early screening in an upper middle income country: Primary and secondary health care professionals

Ortega-Olvera, Carolina; Torres-Mejı́a, Gabriela; Sánchez-Zamorano, L M; Ángeles-Llerenas, Angélica; Martínez-Matsushita, Louis; Rojas, Rosalba; Montemayor-Varela, Ernesto; Navarro, Édgar; Lazcano-Ponce, Eduardo

doi:10.1016/j.ypmed.2016.02.041

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“…At the bottom, a schematic of the conceptual model that guided the inclusion of variables and order of variable inclusion in the path analysis of patient delay is presented. Additionally, a recent study among a national sample of primary care physicians of Mexico revealed a BC basic knowledge score of only 38% [41]. Therefore, it seems possible that our participants' perceptions of medical errors are correct.…”

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confidence: 80%

“…Forty‐one percent of the patients in whom a cancer diagnosis was finally confirmed in our study reported having been diagnosed with a “benign” condition during their first medical consultation. Additionally, a recent study among a national sample of primary care physicians of Mexico revealed a BC basic knowledge score of only 38% . Therefore, it seems possible that our participants’ perceptions of medical errors are correct.…”

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confidence: 82%

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Barriers and Explanatory Mechanisms of Delays in the Patient and Diagnosis Intervals of Care for Breast Cancer in Mexico

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This study's findings suggest that policy in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) should be directed toward reducing delays in diagnosis, before the implementation of mammography screening programs. The results suggest several factors susceptible to early diagnosis interventions. To reduce patient delays, the usually proposed intervention of awareness promotion could better work in LMIC contexts if the message goes beyond the advertising of screening mammography to encourage the recognition of potential cancer symptoms and sharing of symptoms with significant others. To reduce diagnosis delay, efforts should focus on strengthening the quality of public primary care services and improving referral routes to cancer care centers.

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Barriers and Explanatory Mechanisms of Delays in the Patient and Diagnosis Intervals of Care for Breast Cancer in Mexico

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“…In this report, perceived medical errors in primary care services were significantly associated with longer diagnostic intervals and young age, as well as symptomatic presentation. Furthermore, a recent study that evaluated BC knowledge among general physicians in Mexico found very low levels of knowledge about screening recommendations [57].…”

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Locally advanced breast cancer in young women in Latin America

Villarreal‐Garza¹,

Lopez-Martinez²,

Muñoz-Lozano³

et al. 2019

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The purpose of this review is to organise, summarise and critically assess existing knowledge on locally advanced breast cancer (LABC) among young women in Latin America. We discuss the most relevant findings in six sections: 1) epidemiology of breast cancer in young women in Latin America; 2) being young as a factor for worse prognosis; 3) LABC in young women in the region; 4) aggressive tumour behaviour among young women; 5) delays in diagnosis and treatment and 6) burden of advanced disease. We point out the need to dedicate resources to enhance earlier diagnosis and prompt referrals of young women with breast cancer; promote research regarding prevalence, biologic characteristics, outcomes and reasons for diagnosis and treatment delays for this age group; and finally, implement supportive care programmes as a means of improving patients and their families’ well-being. The recognition of the current standpoint of breast cancer in young patients across the continent should shed some light on the importance of this pressing matter.

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“…Training the patients and health providers, establishing the infrastructures, and registering the health information are some of the system strategies to meet their goals in managing the diseases. [ 2 3 4 5 ]…”

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“…Although many low-/middle-income countries have started to train their staffs and use the guidelines in cancer care field, lack of knowledge and lack of adherence to the guidelines are common problems worldwide. [ 5 ]…”

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Care management process of breast cancer in primary health-care system, Golestan Province, Iran, 2013–2014

Hajiebrahimi

Mahmoodi²,

Abedi³

2017

J Family Med Prim Care

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Introduction:Health-care service processes need to be assessed over time. We aimed to assess the breast cancer care process in primary health system of Golestan Province, North Iran.Materials and Methods:To perform a descriptive cross-sectional study, information on breast cancer care processes in primary health-care system was collected using a “collecting form” from 234 health houses, 29 health posts, 44 urban health centers, and 80 rural health centers in Golestan Province. Registered data in the centers and patients’ journal were used in data collection. Moreover, we collected data on all women who were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014 to know the characteristics of the patients.Results:Around 50% of health workers at rural or urban area were trained on breast cancer. Moreover, 2% of women from general population in rural area and around 6% of them in urban area have been trained on breast cancer. Mean age of women diagnosed with breast cancer was 48 ± 10 years and 40.2% of them were affected at age between 43 and 52 years. The results showed that 18.9% of women have received their information through self-study before the diagnosis of breast cancer while 53.8% of them received their information from the private clinics after diagnosis of breast cancer.Conclusion:The process of breast cancer care in Golestan Province needs to be improved in the primary health-care level. Both inter- and multi-disciplinary activities are needed.

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Knowledge and recommendations regarding breast cancer early screening in an upper middle income country: Primary and secondary health care professionals

Cited by 6 publications

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Barriers and Explanatory Mechanisms of Delays in the Patient and Diagnosis Intervals of Care for Breast Cancer in Mexico

Barriers and Explanatory Mechanisms of Delays in the Patient and Diagnosis Intervals of Care for Breast Cancer in Mexico

Locally advanced breast cancer in young women in Latin America

Care management process of breast cancer in primary health-care system, Golestan Province, Iran, 2013–2014

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