Women with Cancer in Low-Income Countries

Narod, Steven A.

doi:10.3747/co.24.3584

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“…Being unemployed itself is a risk factor for having a low income, which is one of the major obstacles in the early detection of breast cancer. In addition, the cost of diagnostic procedures is a challenge in breast cancer prevention [9]. In the current study, the majority of the women in the cases group were unemployed, which can be a clear reason for some of them being in the low-income category.…”

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Determinants of breast cancer in Saudi women from Makkah region: a case-control study (breast cancer risk factors among Saudi women)

et al. 2019

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BackgroundThere are various factors that play a major role in influencing the overall health conditions of women diagnosed with breast cancer. The population of women in Makkah region are diverse, therefore it is significant to highlight the possible determinants of breast cancer in this population. This is a case-control study that assessed determinants of breast cancer including socioeconomic factors, health-related characteristics, menstrual histories and breastfeeding among postmenopausal women in Makkah region in Saudi Arabia.MethodsA total of 432 female participants (214 cases and 218 controls) were recruited for this study. A validated questionnaire was completed by trained dietitians at King Abdullah Medical City Hospital in the Makkah region of Saudi Arabia.ResultsResults displayed that determinants of breast cancer were associated significantly (P < 0.05) with unemployment, large family size, lack of knowledge and awareness about breast cancer, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, smoking, starting menarche at an early age, as well as hormonal and non-hormonal contraceptive use. There was no effect of diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and duration of breastfeeding on the incidence of breast cancer.ConclusionIn summary, the results of this study accentuate the possible effect of socioeconomic factors, health-related characteristics and menstrual history on the incidence of breast cancer in postmenopausal women in the Makkah region. Education programs should be applied to increase breast cancer awareness and possibly decrease its incidence.

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Determinants of breast cancer in Saudi women from Makkah region: a case-control study (breast cancer risk factors among Saudi women)

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“…Furthermore, the expenses of diagnostic procedures make breast cancer prevention difficult. 23 The majority of women who participated in the current study were unemployed, which might explain why the majority had family monthly incomes ranging between 5000 and 15,000 (51.4%), which are classified as moderate income. This research shows that 71% of Saudi women have poor knowledge regarding breast cancer warning signs, risk factors, screening programs, and BSE.…”

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Level and predictors of breast cancer awareness among Saudi women: A nationwide study

Qedair

Qurashi

Alfayea

et al. 2022

Womens Health (Lond Engl)

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Background: Breast cancer occurs when abnormal breast cells grow rapidly and uncontrollably. Early detection and intervention have been established to significantly decrease mortality rates. Objective: There is a lack of focused research investigating the degree of breast cancer awareness among Saudi women. Thus, this study aimed to fill this gap by conducting a nationwide survey on a large pool of women. Design: A cross-sectional web-based nationwide study. Methods: This study targeted Saudi women from all regions of the country and was conducted from 20 August to 3 September 2021. The study used the Breast Cancer Awareness Measure questionnaire to measure breast cancer awareness. This study was approved by the King Abdullah International Medical Research Center institutional review board. Results: Overall, poor breast cancer awareness scores were demonstrated by 71% of the participants. Unemployed women were more likely to have poor breast cancer awareness. Conclusion: Our study reports an alarmingly high level of poor overall breast cancer awareness in Saudi women. Interventions should be implemented to combat this lack of awareness.

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“…Being unemployed is a risk factor for having a low income, which is one of the main barriers to the early detection of breast cancer. In addition, the cost of diagnostic procedures is a problem in breast cancer prevention (20) . Thereby, we found that low SES, low level of education (illiterate and read and write primary, secondary, and preparatory school levels), and unemployment were found to be risk factors for developing breast cancer in our study.…”

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Risk Factors of Breast Cancer Among Young Women in Sulaimani Governorate: A Hospitalbased Case-Control Study

Saeed,

Rashaan,

Hamawandi

et al. 2023

JSMC

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BackgroundBreast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women throughout the world. Although uncommon, breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in young women. ObjectiveTo assess risk factors among young Kurdish women ≤ 40 in Sulaimani governorate. Materials and MethodsA hospital-based, retrospective case-control study was conducted in two selected Sulaimani Hospitals, Hiwa Cancer Hospital and Breast Diseases Center, from January 1st, 2015, to December 31st, 2021. Eligible cases included those women ≤ 40 years of age, Kurdish nationality, histopathologically confirmed breast cancer, and random selection of a control group with no evidence of breast cancer of matched age. Data on reproductive characteristics were collected through a standardized questionnaire for both cases and controls. ResultsThe participants’ mean age was 32.23 years (SD ±3.98) and 34.55 years (SD ±5.99) for cases and controls, respectively. The results of multinomial logistic regression revealed that menarche at 12-14 years of age (OR= 2.33, 95% CI:1.41 - 3.86), low level of education (OR primary= 2.16, 95% CI:1.32 - 3.53), living in urban areas (OR= 2.75, 95% CI:1.87 - 4.05), unemployment (OR= 2.73, 95% CI:1.34 - 5.53), nulliparity (OR= 1.76, 95% CI:1.1 - 2.83), physical inactivity (OR nil= 5.03, 95% CI:1.09 - 23.3), and some dietary items as (red meat, chicken meat, fish meat) increased the odds of developing BC. ConclusionNulliparity, early age at menarche, physical inactivity, and dietary patterns should be given priority during the assessment of breast cancer risk among young Kurdish-Iraqi women.

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Women with Cancer in Low-Income Countries

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References 16 publications

Determinants of breast cancer in Saudi women from Makkah region: a case-control study (breast cancer risk factors among Saudi women)

Determinants of breast cancer in Saudi women from Makkah region: a case-control study (breast cancer risk factors among Saudi women)

Level and predictors of breast cancer awareness among Saudi women: A nationwide study

Risk Factors of Breast Cancer Among Young Women in Sulaimani Governorate: A Hospitalbased Case-Control Study

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