Predictors of Knowledge Level and Awareness towards Breast Cancer among Turkish Females

Aydoğan, Ümit; Doğaner, Yusuf Çetin; Kılbaş, Zafer; Rohrer, James E.; Sarı, Oktay; Usterme, Necibe; Yüksel, Servet; Akbulut, Halil; Balkan, Salih Müjdat; Sağlam, Kenan; Tufan, Turgut

doi:10.7314/apjcp.2015.16.1.275

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“…In agreement with other studies, 23 we found that higher socioeconomic status was related to better breast cancer knowledge, which is not surprising, as it is well known that higher socioeconomic status is related to more health self-awareness. 24 This could even be reflected on mammography utilization, as higher socioeconomic status has been linked with more breast cancer screening.…”

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confidence: 93%

<p>Do Men and Women in Saudi Arabia Have the Same Level of Awareness and Knowledge of Breast Cancer? A Cross-Sectional Study</p>

Farsi

Al‐Wassia

Merdad

2020

BCTT

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Context: Awareness is important in combating breast cancer, as early detection (through mammograms) and prompt treatment offer the greatest chance of long-term survival. Aims: The aim of this study was to assess public knowledge of breast cancer (signs, symptoms, and risk factors) and awareness of screening programs; and compare it among men and women. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among male and female residents of five of the geographic regions of Saudi Arabia from February 2015 to May 2015. Information was collected using a questionnaire, and included sociodemographic data, general knowledge about breast cancer, and awareness of screening programs. Chi-square d test was used to compare the binary knowledge variables (correct/incorrect) between men and women. Logistic regression was utilized to assess predictors of breast cancer knowledge. Results: A total of 9691 men and 31,022 women were surveyed. Women had better knowledge regarding breast cancer symptoms than men, except for breast cancer being related to death. Men and women had similar knowledge of breast cancer risk factors; however, more women correctly identified family history (68%), large breast size (46%) as increasing risk, and breastfeeding (60%) as reducing the risk of breast cancer compared to men (56%, 32%, and 47%, respectively). Older age and higher education were related with high breast cancer knowledge, and it was more pronounced among men. Employment was a predictor for better knowledge among women. Participants with no history of breast cancer were less likely to have good breast cancer knowledge compared with those with a family history, (OR: 0.5, 95% CI: 0.5-0.6) and (OR: 0.6, 95% CI: 0.5-0.6) among men and women, respectively. More women (24%) than men (19%) knew of breast cancer screening programs, although the awareness was low in both genders. Conclusion: Awareness campaigns in Saudi Arabia, especially those aimed at men, remain critical to increase knowledge and change behavior toward early detection of breast cancer.

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<p>Do Men and Women in Saudi Arabia Have the Same Level of Awareness and Knowledge of Breast Cancer? A Cross-Sectional Study</p>

Farsi

Al‐Wassia

Merdad

2020

BCTT

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“…The current study showed significant association between age and knowledge levels about breast cancer early warning signs, also results indicated that married women had higher knowledge about warning signs of breast cancer. In these regards, there were similar findings with our results in some previous studies . It seems that older and married women are generally more concerned about their health, so they have more tendencies to get more information about BC determinants.…”

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confidence: 92%

Transcultural adaptation and validation of the Persian version of the breast cancer awareness measure (BCAM) questionnaire

Heidari

Feizi

2018

Cancer Medicine

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Background/objectiveEnhancing awareness level about breast cancer is a pivotal strategy for reducing breast cancer burden. There is no fully validated Persian instrument for evaluating breast cancer awareness. This study aimed at investigating the validity and reliability of the Persian version of the Breast Cancer Awareness Measure (BCAM) questionnaire.MethodsThis methodological cross‐sectional study was conducted among 1078 Persian language women (including 965 general women and 113 medical/clinical experts), which selected from different parts of Isfahan city using multistage cluster random sampling method. Translation of BCAM questionnaire was performed using forward‐backward method. Internal consistency was evaluated through Cronbach's α and test‐retest reliability using unweighted kappa statistic and intraclass correlation (ICC) coefficient. Construct validity was investigated using both exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses as well as Latent class analysis (LCA), and discriminant validity using ROC curve. Convergent validity was assessed using phi and eta correlation coefficients. Ceiling and floor effects, SE of measurement (SEM), and smallest detectable change (SDC) were also determined.ResultsPersian version of BCAM showed excellent test‐retest reliability (ICC = 0.841) and internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha = 0.882). Most of the computed kappa coefficients were in the range moderate to very good (0.47‐0.81). Medical/clinical experts had higher levels of breast cancer awareness than general women, indicating good discriminant validity (Area under the curve [AUC]) of 0.822 (95% CI: 0.781, 0.864). Construct validity evaluation by exploratory factor analysis (EFA) led to extraction of two factors from 11 items (“breast shape changes” and “breast pain and lump”), and the confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) confirmed the adequacy of extracted construct from EFA. Latent class analysis for evaluating of construct validity led to extracting three classes from participants (high [12.83%], moderate [60.97%], and low [26.2%]) in terms of awareness levels about early warning signs of breast cancer. All item‐scale correlation coefficients exceeded the set value of 0.40, indicating satisfactory convergent validity. No ceiling and floor effects were detected. SEM and SDC were found to be 0.85 and 2.36, respectively.ConclusionsThe Persian version of BCAM is a reliable and valid instrument for monitoring levels of breast cancer awareness in general women population, also it can be used for evaluating the impacts of interventions attempting to raise breast cancer awareness.

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“…Although about three-fourths of participants knew that feeling lumps in the breast and breast enlargement or a change in breast shape were signs of breast cancer, the proportion of participants recognizing other signs or symptoms for breast cancer was low (overall, less than 40%). Findings from other studies, especially from other low–middle income countries, showed similar results [13,28,29,30]. Compared to results from developed countries, the percentage of women in those studies who were aware of breast cancer symptoms was higher, to a certain extent, which can be explained by their greater consciousness of health and higher living standards [29,31].…”

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Knowledge towards Cervical and Breast Cancers among Industrial Workers: Results from a Multisite Study in Northern Vietnam

Tran

Dang

et al. 2019

IJERPH

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Breast and cervical cancer cases are rising among service and industrial women workers in Vietnam. We conducted a cross-sectional study among 287 workers in three factories in Hanoi and Bac Ninh from July to September 2018 to describe the knowledge of these cancers among industrial workers in Northern Vietnam using a structured questionnaire. Factors associated with knowledge of breast and cervical cancer were identified using generalized linear models (GLM). In our study, approximately one-third of participants believed breast cancer was caused by the lack of breastfeeding, exposure to pollution, and chemicals. Less than 50% knew about sexually transmitted infections that can cause cervical cancer or were aware of a vaccine for cervical cancer. Having one sexual partner within the last year was positively associated with having a higher score of knowledge for both diseases. Receiving a medical checkup within the last 12 months and seeking health information via the internet were related to greater breast cancer knowledge. Targeted education campaigns are needed to ensure proper knowledge and improve awareness of breast cancer and cervical cancer among industrial workers.

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Predictors of Knowledge Level and Awareness towards Breast Cancer among Turkish Females

Cited by 15 publications

References 20 publications

<p>Do Men and Women in Saudi Arabia Have the Same Level of Awareness and Knowledge of Breast Cancer? A Cross-Sectional Study</p>

<p>Do Men and Women in Saudi Arabia Have the Same Level of Awareness and Knowledge of Breast Cancer? A Cross-Sectional Study</p>

Transcultural adaptation and validation of the Persian version of the breast cancer awareness measure (BCAM) questionnaire

Knowledge towards Cervical and Breast Cancers among Industrial Workers: Results from a Multisite Study in Northern Vietnam

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