The Impact of Breast Awareness on the Early Detection of Breast Cancer in Young Women: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

"Breast awareness" is a recommendation that women understand the symptoms of breast cancer and become familiar with the usual look and feel of their breasts. It is recommended for women of all ages in breast cancer screening guidelines around the world. The objective of this study was to assess the evidence for breast awareness by investigating its effect on breast cancer outcomes in women of pre-mammographic-screening age (under age 40), at average risk of breast cancer.

Methods

A systematic review was performed using PRISMA methodology. Following the search, abstracts and full-text articles were assessed against eligibility criteria. Data were extracted into evidence tables, risk of bias was assessed, narrative synthesis was performed, and results were described

SUBMITTER: Banihashemi D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9982355 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature