Understanding Better the Knowledge, Beliefs, and Attitudes Toward Breast Cancer and Breast Screening Practices Among Women Living in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates (Uae)

Albeshan, Salman M.; Hossain, Syeda Zakia; Mackey, Martin; Osmani, Syed Suhail Naser; Brennan, Patrick C.

doi:10.17501/icoph.2017.3224

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“…This finding is also in agreement with findings of previous studies 10,17,22,26,30,34,40,41 that found the participant's knowledge on BCS as a significant predictor for BSE uptake. In the same way, perceived self-efficacy 15, 17, 21-23, 32, 34, 38 , perceived severity of BC 17 , perceived barriers 15,22,23,34,38 and having heard about BSE 34,42 was found as significant predictors for BSE uptake in previous studies. However, previous studies also determined age 15 , educational level 17 , married 34,40…”

Section: Significant Predictors For Bse Uptakesupporting

confidence: 52%

Predictors of Breast Self-Examination Uptake Among Women in Male’ Region, Maldives

Niyaf

Sairah

Abdalqader

2021

MJPHM

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Breast cancer (BC), is the most common cancer that affects women, and one of the significant causes of mortality among them. Screening and early detection of the disease are encouraged as a means of reducing mortality and enhancing the prognosis. The purpose of the study is to determine the prevalence of Breast Self-Examination (BSE) uptake and to identify the factors that are associated with the BSE uptake among Maldivian women in the Male’ region. The cross-sectional study was carried out over a period of 3 months in the Male’ region, of the Maldives. A total of 600 female citizens aged 20-79 years were selected using stratified random sampling method. Data were collected using an interviewer-administered questionnaire. About 82.70%, 54.80%, and 63.30% of the respondents had heard about BC, breast cancer screening (BCS), and BSE respectively. 50.80% of the respondents had ever performed BSE with only 22.00% performed it regularly. The significant predictors for BSE uptake were: ever heard about BC [OR=2.069, 95% CI(1.081-3.959)], ever heard about BSE [OR=2.342, 95% CI(1.326-4.137)], ever heard about clinical breast examination (CBE) [OR=1.946, 95% CI(1.117-3.390)], knowledge on early detection of BC [OR=1.077, 95% CI(1.011-1.148)], perceptions on the severity of BC [OR=1.062, 95% CI(1.010-1.116)], perceptions on barriers towards BSE [OR=0.900, 95% CI(0.846-0.958)] and self-efficacy [OR=1.112, 95% CI(1.076-1.150)]. The findings indicated that there is a pressing need for continued education and behaviour modification intervention programs using theories and models to increase women’s overall knowledge and awareness of BC and BCS and modify the long-held incorrect beliefs and misconceptions. In particular, the relevant authorities should play a proactive role in raising awareness of BC and promote BCS.

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confidence: 52%

Predictors of Breast Self-Examination Uptake Among Women in Male’ Region, Maldives

Niyaf

Sairah

Abdalqader

2021

MJPHM

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“…Early studies in the UAE have found that less than 15% of women aged 40–65 years old practiced breast self-examinations (BSE), clinical breast examinations (CBE), or had mammograms [ 13 ]. Recent studies continue to show low levels of breast cancer knowledge and low breast screening participation rates in the Gulf countries [ 14 , 15 , 16 ], and in Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), a northern emirate of the UAE [ 17 ].…”

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“…Within this region, there are limited studies using a qualitative approach to gain a deeper understanding of women’s attitudes and barriers towards breast cancer screening [ 9 , 19 ]. Studies exploring women’s knowledge, screening behaviours, and barriers have subsequently recommended qualitative approaches [ 17 , 20 ]. Hence, the aim of this paper is to find out the knowledge and attitudes of women towards breast cancer and screening in RAK in greater depth.…”

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Women’s Breast Cancer Knowledge and Health Communication in the United Arab Emirates

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In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), women’s participation in breast cancer screening is low, and women are commonly diagnosed in advanced stages. This study investigated women’s attitudes towards breast cancer screening, their use of health services in the UAE emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, and their preferred medium for breast cancer information. In this qualitative study, six focus groups were conducted with Emirati (n = 28) and non-Emirati (n = 26) women as Ras Al Khaimah is a highly multi-cultural region. Women were separated into different age groups (25–34, 30–44, 44+) so as to obtain perspectives of young (n = 16), middle (n = 19), and older women (n = 19). The focus group transcripts were analysed using thematic analysis. Women recognised that any breast change should be checked by a doctor, and that women with symptoms or those at higher risk may need to have breast screening earlier than the recommended starting age. However, participants wanted more information from doctors or other health personnel. Women had observed breast cancer information and campaigns advertisements in multiple media but recommended greater use of social media and WhatsApp to disseminate information. Overall, women had positive attitudes towards breast cancer screening but wanted more breast cancer awareness campaigns year-round and better access to screening.

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“…Additionally, studies have also found educational level (Abdel-Aziz et al, 2018;Farzaneh et al, 2017), age (Abdel-Aziz et al, 2018;Albeshan, Hossain, Mackey, Naser Osmani, & Brennan, 2017;Parsa & Kandiah, 2010), income (Abdel-Aziz et al, 2018;Farzaneh et al, 2017;Nik Farid et al, 2014;Parsa & Kandiah, 2010), health insurance (Farzaneh et al, 2017), regular visit with physician (Parsa & Kandiah, 2010) and previous breast condition (Abdel-Aziz et al, 2018;Parsa & Kandiah, 2010) to be important factors associated with women's compliance to clinical breast examination.…”

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confidence: 98%

“…As for the factors that influence the mammogram uptake, studies by (Abdel-Aziz et al, 2018; M. Ahmadian, Samah, Redzuan, & Emby, 2012;Al-Mousa et al, 2020;Albeshan et al, 2017;Farzaneh et al, 2017) found a significant relationship with educational level. Similarly, income (Abdel-Aziz et al, 2018;M.…”

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Factors Related to Breast Cancer Screening Uptake Among Women in Asian Countries

Niyaf

Karim

Abdalqader

2022

JMS

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The incidence of breast cancer in Asian countries is continuously rising, with breast cancer-causing anincrease in mortality among Asian women. The impact of low screening uptake is a matter of concern as inmost cases, cancers have been diagnosed in the advanced stages where medical intervention is not curablebut only intended to improve the quality of care. Therefore, there has been comprehensive advocacy forearly detection and treatment of breast cancer as a strategy to mitigate breast cancer-related morbidityand mortality rates. This paper reviewed existing research on breast cancer screening and the factors thatare associated with breast cancer screening among Asian women. The findings from numerous studiesconducted in Asian countries provides evidence that the number of factors such as socio-demographiccharacteristics, knowledge on breast cancer, including its symptoms and risk factors as well as breastcancer screening modalities, beliefs or perceptions and barriers in terms of structural, psychological,cultural and social factors influences women's adherence to the preventive health promotive behaviour -breast cancer screening. These findings direct to the need for well-planned strategies and intervention thatare culturally sensitive and specifically tailored to the needs of Asian women to successfully promote andadvocate the importance of breast health, early detection of breast cancer and adoption of dynamic routinescreening behaviours.

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Understanding Better the Knowledge, Beliefs, and Attitudes Toward Breast Cancer and Breast Screening Practices Among Women Living in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates (Uae)

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Predictors of Breast Self-Examination Uptake Among Women in Male’ Region, Maldives

Predictors of Breast Self-Examination Uptake Among Women in Male’ Region, Maldives

Women’s Breast Cancer Knowledge and Health Communication in the United Arab Emirates

Factors Related to Breast Cancer Screening Uptake Among Women in Asian Countries

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