Perceptions of Arab men regarding female breast cancer screening examinations-Findings from a Middle East study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

In the Middle East, Qatar in particular, the incidence of breast cancer has substantially increased in recent years, and is expected to double by 2030. This diagnosis also occurs at a later stage in the disease. Early detection along with proper treatment reduces radical mastectomy and mortality rates, yet only one-third of Arab women in Qatar participate in breast cancer screening (BCS) activities of any sort. Many women in the conservative Qatari society rely on male family members for support and protection. This study investigates the attitudes and perceptions of Arab men in regards to breast cancer screening and what they see as both incentives and barriers to women's participation in BCS activities.

Design

A qualitative methodology using purposive sampling t

SUBMITTER: Donnelly TT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5521764 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature