Level and predictors of breast cancer awareness among Saudi women: A nationwide study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Breast cancer occurs when abnormal breast cells grow rapidly and uncontrollably. Early detection and intervention have been established to significantly decrease mortality rates.

Objective

There is a lack of focused research investigating the degree of breast cancer awareness among Saudi women. Thus, this study aimed to fill this gap by conducting a nationwide survey on a large pool of women.

Design

A cross-sectional web-based nationwide study.

Methods

This study targeted Saudi women from all regions of the country and was conducted from 20 August to 3 September 2021. The study used the Breast Cancer Awareness Measure questionnaire to measure breast cancer awareness. This study was approved by the King Abdullah International Medical Research Center i

SUBMITTER: Qedair JT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9629712 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature