Awareness of breast cancer and perceived barriers to breast screening methods: a community based cross-sectional study among women in Yemen.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In Yemen, effective early detection and a comprehensive grasp of breast cancer symptoms and risk factors are vital in preventing its potentially deadly spread. However, challenges arise in combating breast cancer in Yemen due to the lack of patient registries, national strategies, and structured cancer treatment plans.

Objective

This research sought to evaluate the awareness levels of breast cancer and the perceived obstacles to breast cancer screening among adult Yemeni women.

Methods

A community-based cross-sectional questionnaire study was conducted from September 2023 to January 2024 from two teaching and largest hospitals in the capital municipality, Sana'a, Yemen, where 533 women (≥ 18 years old) were conveniently selected in this study. Data were ana

SUBMITTER: Othman G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11582284 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature