Common myths and misconceptions about breast cancer causation among Palestinian women: a national cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The discussion about breast cancer (BC) causation continues to be surrounded by a number of myths and misbeliefs. If efforts are misdirected towards reducing risk from false mythical causes, individuals might be less likely to consider and adopt risk-reducing behaviors for evidence-based BC causes. This national study aimed to assess the awareness of BC causation myths and misbeliefs among Palestinian women, and examine the factors associated with having good awareness.

Methods

This national cross-sectional study recruited adult women from government hospitals, primary healthcare centers, and public spaces in 11 governorates in Palestine. A modified version of the Cancer Awareness Measure-Mythical Causes Scale was used to collect data. The level of awareness of BC

SUBMITTER: Elshami M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10688078 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature