Leveraging HIV prevention programs for breast cancer interventions: A survey of women stakeholders in the informal work sector in Nigeria.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Nigerian women. Many affected are artisans in the informal work sector with poor access to breast cancer information, which hinder preventive and screening practices. Integrating breast cancer interventions into these HIV programs offers the potential to address the dual burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases.

Objective

To assess HIV and breast cancer knowledge, screening practices, and the feasibility of implementing integrated programs among artisans in Ibadan, Nigeria.

Design

A cross-sectional survey was conducted among women in the informal work sector (artisans) in Ibadan, Nigeria.

Methods

The study was conducted among 400 female artisans aged 25-65 years using multista

SUBMITTER: Oluwasanu M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12665824 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature