Multilevel analysis of undergoing clinical breast examination and its associated factors among mothers of reproductive age in Kenya: Kenyan Demographic and Health Survey 2022.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Breast cancer is one of the most common public health concerns among women around the world. The incidence of breast cancer is increasing in all areas of the world. It is the first cause of death from malignant tumors. Breast cancer in Sub-Saharan African countries is the number one cancer and the leading cause of cancer mortality among women. In low-income countries like Kenya, early screening programs, including clinical breast examination by health professionals, can identify women's health status and risk of breast cancer. Therefore, this study was conducted to assess the uptake of clinical breast examination for cancer and to determine the associated factors among mothers of reproductive age.

Methods

A total weighted sample of 10,267 mothers of reproductive

SUBMITTER: Ali MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11884681 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature