Barriers to early presentation and diagnosis of breast cancer among African women living in sub-Saharan Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Breast cancer (BC) has been described as the leading cause of cancer deaths among women especially in the developing world including sub Saharan Africa (SSA). Delayed presentation and late diagnosis at health facilities are parts of the contributing factors of high BC mortality in Africa. This review aimed to appraise the contributing factors to delayed breast cancer presentation and diagnosis among SSA women.

Methods

Five databases encompassing medical and social sciences were systematically searched using predefined search terms linked with breast cancer presentation and diagnosis and sub Saharan Africa. Reference lists of relevant papers were also hand searched. Quality of quantitative and qualitative articles were assessed using the National Institute of Healt

SUBMITTER: Akuoko CP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5305236 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature