Breast cancer in Iran: need for greater women awareness of warning signs and effective screening methods.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Breast cancer remains an important public health problem. This study aimed to investigate about female knowledge of breast cancer and self-reported practice of breast self-examination in Iran.

Methods

This was a population-based survey carried out in Tehran, Iran. Data were collected via a structured questionnaire containing 15 questions on demographic status, history of personal and family breast problems, subjective knowledge about breast cancer covering its symptoms, the screening methods and practice of breast self-examination (BSE). A trained female nurse interviewed each respondent. Analysis included descriptive statistics and the Chi-squared test where necessary.

Results

A total of 1402 women were interviewed. The mean age of respondents was 43.4 (SD

SUBMITTER: Montazeri A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2628874 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature