Predictors of breast cancer screening among women of reproductive age in Tanzania: Evidence from DHS 2022.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Breast cancer is a global concern, with 2.3 million new cases and 685,000 deaths recorded in 2020, and projections of reaching 4.4 million cases by 2070. In Tanzania, it's the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women, often diagnosed at advanced stages, leading to poor outcomes. Only 5% of women in the country report undergoing breast cancer screening, the aim study is to determine factors associated with breast cancer screening in Tanzania.

Methods

This was analytical cross-sectional study among women of reproductive age in Tanzania, utilizing data from the Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) which employed a two-stage probability sampling. A weighted sample of 15,189 women of reproductive age (15-49) was included in the study. Binary logistic r

SUBMITTER: Tibenderana JR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11530056 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature