Patterns and predictors of adherence to breast cancer screening recommendations in Alberta’s Tomorrow Project

Loewen, Olivia K.; Sandila, Navjot; Tu, Grace Shen; Vena, Jennifer E.; Yang, Huanming; Patterson, Kara K.; Xu, Jianyi

doi:10.1016/j.pmedr.2022.102056

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“…Programs for early identification and screening have made a substantial contribution to the decline in BC death rates [4]. However, numerous sociodemographic predictors have been known to influence women's participation in BC screening programs like age, religion, income, work status, awareness of BC, cancer-related beliefs, and accessibility to screening services [5][6][7].…”

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Breast Cancer Screening Awareness and Associated Factors Among Saudi Females: A Cross-Sectional Study in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (2024)

Yasin,

Subke

2024

Cureus

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Background: Breast cancer (BC) represents a major health concern for women globally, including those in Saudi Arabia. Awareness and early detection through screening practices are vital measures in improving BC outcomes.Objective: This study aims to assess the awareness and associated factors of BC screening among Saudi females in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2024 among Saudi females aged 18 and above, residing in Jeddah. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire that included sections on demographic characteristics, Breast Cancer Awareness Measure (Breast CAM), knowledge, and factors influencing participation in screening programs. The collected data was analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics.Results: The study, consisting of 454 participants, found that half of them rarely or never checked their breasts and many were not confident about noticing any changes in their breasts. There was a strong awareness of the Ministry of Health's (MOH) BC screening program, but most were uncertain about the age at which screenings should start and end. Only a small percentage reported receiving an invitation for breast screening and an even smaller percentage have participated in the screening. Significant associations were found between higher awareness of BC signs, a monthly family income of over 20,000, and being medically free (p-value <0.05). Conclusion:The study found a significant gap in BC awareness and screening practices among females in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This underlines the importance of targeted health education and awareness programs, as well as accessible and affordable screening services, to improve early detection and outcomes for BC.

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“…In a 2022 study conducted in Canada, it was found that retired women who had a higher income and had access to a family doctor were more likely to receive regular BC screenings [7]. A nationwide cross-sectional study was conducted in 2022 in Saudi Arabia and demonstrated that 71% of participants had low BC awareness levels.…”

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Breast Cancer Screening Awareness and Associated Factors Among Saudi Females: A Cross-Sectional Study in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (2024)

Yasin,

Subke

2024

Cureus

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Patterns and predictors of adherence to breast cancer screening recommendations in Alberta’s Tomorrow Project

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Breast Cancer Screening Awareness and Associated Factors Among Saudi Females: A Cross-Sectional Study in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (2024)

Breast Cancer Screening Awareness and Associated Factors Among Saudi Females: A Cross-Sectional Study in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (2024)

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