scholarly journals Use of risk factors to allocate schedules for breast cancer screening.

1988 ◽  
Vol 42 (2) ◽  
pp. 193-199 ◽  
Author(s):  
F E Alexander ◽  
M M Roberts ◽  
A Huggins ◽  
B B Muir
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening

Breast disease

2020 ◽  
pp. 663-676
Author(s):  
Chantal Simon ◽  
Hazel Everitt ◽  
Françoise van Dorp ◽  
Nazia Hussain ◽  
Emma Nash ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
General Practice ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
Benign Breast Disease ◽  
Breast Disease

This chapter in the Oxford Handbook of General Practice explores breast disease in general practice. It covers breast symptoms, benign breast disease, breast cancer screening, risk factors for breast cancer, and diagnosis and care for breast cancer.

Women’s knowledge, attitudes and practice about breast cancer screening in the region of Monastir (Tunisia)

2013 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sana El Mhamdi ◽  
Ines Bouanene ◽  
Amel Mhirsi ◽  
Asma Sriha ◽  
Kamel Ben Salem ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Screening Methods ◽  
High Morbidity ◽  
Poor Knowledge ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Screening Programs

Breast cancer remains a worldwide public health problem. In Tunisia, it is considered to be the primary women’s cancer and causes high morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to investigate female knowledge, attitudes and practice of breast cancer screening in the region of Monastir (Tunisia). We conducted a descriptive cross-sectional design exploring knowledge, attitudes and practices of women in the region of Monastir on breast cancer screening. The study was conducted in health centres of this region from 1 March 2009 to 30 June 2009. Data were collected via a structured questionnaire containing 15 items on demographic status, knowledge of risk factors and screening methods and attitudes towards the relevance and effectiveness of breast cancer screening. A scoring scheme was used to score women’s responses. A total of 900 women agreed to take part in the study. Their mean age was 41.6 ± 12.4 years and 64% did not exceed the primary level of education. According to the constructed scores, 92% of participants had poor knowledge of the specific risk factors for breast cancer and 63.2% had poor knowledge of the screening methods. Proper practice of breast cancer screening was observed in 14.3% of cases. Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that good knowledge of risk factors and screening methods, higher level of education and positive family history of breast cancer were independently correlated with breast cancer screening practice. This study revealed poor knowledge of breast cancer and the screening methods as well as low levels of practice of breast cancer screening among women in the region of Monastir. Results justify educational programs to raise women’s adherence to breast cancer screening programs in Tunisia.

scholarly journals Breast cancer screening, risk factors and simptoms awareness among sicilian women

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (suppl_3) ◽  
Author(s):  
M Ferrante ◽  
M Castiglione ◽  
G Zappalà ◽  
M Fiore
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening
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