Understanding breast health awareness in an Arabic culture: qualitative study protocol

Madkhali, Norah Abdullah; Santin, Olinda; Noble, Helen; Reid, Joanne

doi:10.1111/jan.12979

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“…The data set was analysed via inductive thematic analysis (Braun and Clarke 2006), as previously described (Madkhali et al, 2016). This process involves firstly inductive coding to identify and establish patterns and categories.…”

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“…The rigour of qualitative data may be scrutinized, namely credibility, transferability, dependability and confirmability (Lincoln and Guba, 1985). These criteria have been previously described in a protocol paper (Madkhali et al 2016). Each transcript was initially analysed by the main author and reviewed and verified by all other authors as a means of validating the accuracy of the interpretations to explore the degree of inter-rater reliability and improve the rigour of this qualitative study (Mays and Pope, 1995;Power, 2001).…”

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Breast health awareness in an Arabic culture: a qualitative exploration

Madkhali

2018

The Breast

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Background There is a high incidence of advanced breast cancer (BC) in young women in developing countries including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), but no standardised information regarding breast self-examination, nor a national screening programme. Aim To explore breast health awareness and the early diagnosis and detection methods of BC from the perspective of women and primary healthcare providers (HCPs) in KSA. Methods This qualitative study was conducted in eight states across the Jizan region of KSA. Purposive sampling was used to recruit Saudi women n= (24), general practitioners n= (20) and nurses n= (20). Semi-structured interviews were conducted from November 2015-February 2016. Inductive thematic analysis was undertaken. Results The cultural views towards health, BC and its screening were embedded in women's concept of health behaviour. Religious infrastructure informed how Saudis as Muslims should live, react to BC and death, and view their breast health. Health service provision was aimed at reactively treating BC symptoms rather than proactively offering preventative BC strategies. Discussion Women and nurses require knowledge of BC, and early detection methods. HCPs should be engaged in providing education and screening services. National comprehensive policies are required in developing countries including KSA to help inform screening programmes and increase knowledge of BC. Conclusion This study provides new evidence on the complexity of poor breast health awareness and lack of resources in KSA. Additional resources are needed to remove such barriers and provide targeted health education and services in developing countries where breast health services are poorly developed.

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Breast health awareness in an Arabic culture: a qualitative exploration

Madkhali

2018

The Breast

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“…However, various studies were conducted in this context almost all of them recall for implementing awareness strategies to increase the level of awareness among Saudi population [25][26][27]. A significant number of women present with advanced stages of the disease due to lack of information, knowledge and awareness of early detection measures.…”

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Assessment of Breast Cancer Awareness Level among Saudi Medical Students

Ahmed¹

2017

JCPCR

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Objective: To assess the levels of breast cancer related knowledge among Saudi medical students.Methodology: This is a cross sectional survey conducted in three medical colleges at university of Hail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). About 254 medical students have participated in the survey. Results:On asking participants about their existing level of knowledge regarding breast cancer, 55/254(21.6%), 102/254(40%), 85/254(33.4%) and 12/254(5%) of the participants indicated very good, good, poor and know nothing, respectively. Conclusion:Saudi medical students' level of awareness of breast cancer is very low for several variables, which may be a predictor for the worse among general population.

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“…Full details of this study design are published in our previous study (Madkhali, Santin, Noble, & Reid, ). The study consisted of two data collection phases (Phase 1 with women from the general population and Phase 2 with HCPs (general practitioners (GPs) and nurses).…”

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“…Full details of this study design are published in our previous study (Madkhali, Santin, Noble, & Reid, 2016). The study consisted of…”

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Breast health awareness in an Arabic culture: A qualitative exploration

Madkhali

Santin

Noble

et al. 2019

Journal of Advanced Nursing

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Aims To explore breast health awareness and the early diagnosis and detection methods of breast cancer from the perspective of women and primary healthcare providers in Saudi Arabia. Background A high incidence of advanced breast cancer exists in Saudi Arabia, particularly among younger women. This is due to poor awareness of breast cancer and its management, social customs and poor breast health awareness among healthcare providers. Design Qualitative exploratory study. Methods This qualitative study was conducted in eight states across the Jizan region of Saudi Arabia. Purposive sampling was used to recruit Saudi women (N = 24), general practitioners (N = 20), and nurses (N = 20). Semi‐structured interviews were conducted from November 2015–February 2016. Inductive thematic analysis was undertaken. Results Overarching themes centred on culture, religion, and resources. Novel key findings from this study confirm that Saudi women require more health education about breast cancer and breast cancer screening. The study has provided important new knowledge in relation to Islamic concept of preserving health, social barriers, cultural taboos, misconceptions, and myths that currently exist surrounding breast cancer in Saudi Arabia. Conclusion This study provides new evidence on the complexity of poor breast health awareness and lack of resources in Saudi Arabia. Additional resources are needed to remove such barriers and provide targeted health education and services. Impact This research informs breast cancer service provision for Muslim or Arab women internationally as they share cultural resources or Islamic principles to follow a healthy lifestyle and help promote the uptake of breast cancer screening services.

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Understanding breast health awareness in an Arabic culture: qualitative study protocol

Cited by 8 publications

References 41 publications

Breast health awareness in an Arabic culture: a qualitative exploration

Breast health awareness in an Arabic culture: a qualitative exploration

Assessment of Breast Cancer Awareness Level among Saudi Medical Students

Breast health awareness in an Arabic culture: A qualitative exploration

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