Impact of breast cancer awareness program on breast screening utilization among women in the United Arab Emirates: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer and the leading cause of cancer death among women worldwide. In 2020, approximately 2.3 million women were newly diagnosed with breast cancer, resulting in around 685,000 deaths globally. The high incidence and prevalence of breast cancer have made it a major public health problem in both developed and developing nations, leading to overburdened health systems and increased direct medical expenditure. This research was conducted to assess the impact of breast cancer awareness programs on breast screening utilization among women in the United Arab Emirates.

Methods

A cross-sectional study using a content-validated interviewer-administered questionnaire was conducted among 959 women aged ≥ 20 years from 31st May 2023 t

SUBMITTER: Abdulla RA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11817976 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature