Knowledge and Awareness of Obesity-Related Breast Cancer Risk Among Women in the Qassim Region, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT: Background: Breast cancer (BC) is a major health concern globally and the second leading cause of cancer-related mortality in women in Saudi Arabia. Although peoples' awareness of BC risk factors has been previously examined, studies on obesity-related BC awareness in the Qassim region are inconclusive. We aimed to evaluate knowledge and awareness of obesity-related BC risk among Saudi women in the Qassim region. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study with a stratified random sampling technique of 400 Saudi women randomly selected from the Qassim region through an online platform and community health centers. An online closed-ended pretested validated structured questionnaire was completed by the participants using a Google Forms link. The categorical variables were frequen

SUBMITTER: Mackawy AMH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11816457 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature