Women's knowledge, attitude, and practice of breast self- examination in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Breast cancer (BC) is a non-communicable disease with increased morbidity and mortality. Early detection of BC contributes to prompt linkage to care and reduction of complications associated with BC. Breast self-examination (BSE) is useful for detecting breast abnormalities particularly in settings with poor access to healthcare for clinical breast examination and mammography. Therefore, we mapped evidence on women's knowledge, attitude, and practice of BSE in sub-Sahara Africa (SSA).

Methods

We conducted a systematic scoping review using Arskey and O'Malleys' framework as a guide. We searched PubMed, Google Scholar, CINAHL, and Science Direct databases for relevant studies on women's knowledge, attitude and practice on BSE. Studies included in the review were fro

SUBMITTER: Udoh RH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7507650 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature