Factors influencing breast cancer screening practices among Arab women living in the State of Qatar

2010 ◽  
pp. BMP32
Author(s):  
Tam Truong Donnelly, ◽  
Al-Hareth Al-Khater, ◽  
Mohamed Ghaith Al-Kuwari, ◽  
Nabila Al-Meer, ◽  
Salha Bujassoum Al-Bader, ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
The State ◽  
Arab Women ◽  
Screening Practices ◽  
Factors Influencing

scholarly journals Do socioeconomic factors influence breast cancer screening practices among Arab women in Qatar?

BMJ Open ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. e005596-e005596 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. T. Donnelly ◽  
A.-H. Al Khater ◽  
M. G. Al Kuwari ◽  
S. B. Al-Bader ◽  
N. Al-Meer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Socioeconomic Factors ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
Arab Women ◽  
Screening Practices

Sociocultural Influences on Arab Women’s Participation in Breast Cancer Screening in Qatar

2016 ◽  
Vol 27 (5) ◽  
pp. 714-726 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jasmine J. Hwang ◽  
Tam T. Donnelly ◽  
Carol Ewashen ◽  
Elaine McKiel ◽  
Shelley Raffin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
Arab Women ◽  
Screening Practices ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Health Care Structure ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
The Individual

Breast cancer, the most common cancer among Arab women in Qatar, significantly affects the morbidity and mortality of Arab women largely because of low participation rates in breast cancer screening. We used a critical ethnographic approach to uncover and describe factors that influence Arab women’s breast cancer screening practices. We conducted semistructured interviews with 15 health care practitioners in Qatar. Through thematic analysis of the data, we found three major factors influencing breast cancer screening practices: (a) beliefs, attitudes, and practices regarding women’s bodies, health, and illness; (b) religious beliefs and a culturally sensitive health care structure; and (c) culturally specific gender relations and roles. Arab women’s health practices cannot be understood in isolation from the sociocultural environment. The problem of low rates of breast cancer screening practices and supportive interventions must be addressed within the context and not be limited to the individual.

scholarly journals Factors influencing breast cancer screening practices among women of reproductive age in South Kayonza District, Rwanda

2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 251-257
Author(s):  
Pierre Céléstin Igiraneza ◽  
Lilian A. Omondi ◽  
Bellancille Nikuze ◽  
Marie Goretti Uwayezu ◽  
Margaret Fitch ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
Breast Screening ◽  
Breast Ultrasound ◽  
Reproductive Age ◽  
Women Of Reproductive Age ◽  
Cancer Risk Factors ◽  
Screening Practices ◽  
Factors Influencing

Introduction: Breast cancer in Rwanda is a major concern for women’s health, as most breast cancer diagnoses are made at an advanced stage. Yet, diagnosis can be done early with breast cancer screening practices. Aim: To assess factors influencing breast cancer screening practices among women of reproductive age in South Kayonza District of Rwanda. Methodology: A quantitative survey was conducted with 246 women between 16 and 49 years of age from four health centres in South Kayonza District. A structured, pretested, and self-administered questionnaire was used to assess the influence of knowledge, health facilities, and socioeconomic and cultural factors on breast screening practices among women in South Kayonza. Result: Among all respondents, 55.5% had moderate knowledge about breast cancer risk factors and 60.2% also had moderate knowledge on the influence of breast cancer screening. While 28% were knowledgeable about Breast Self-Examination (BSE), 16.4% were knowledgeable about Clinical Breast Examination (CBE) and breast ultrasound. Responses about the practice of breast screening in the last two years showed 72% of respondents had never practiced BSE and 81.3% had not used CBE or breast ultrasound scan. The main source of information about breast cancer screening was the radio, used by 30.4% of respondents. Significant relationships were found between age and marital status with breast cancer screening practices. Conclusion: This study revealed low levels of knowledge about breast cancer, breast cancer screening, and practice regarding breast cancer screening. There is a need to promote awareness of breast cancer and create a program, which can influence breast cancer screening knowledge and practice to ultimately improve health among women in south Kayonza.

Study exploring breast cancer screening practices amongst Arabic women living in the State of Qatar

Avicenna ◽  
2011 ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tam Truong Donnelly ◽  
Al-Hareth Al-Khater ◽  
Mohamed Al-Kuwari ◽  
Nabila Al-Meer ◽  
Salha Bujassoum Al-Bader ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
The State ◽  
Screening Practices

scholarly journals Breast Cancer Screening Practices in a Tertiary Care Center in the State of Qatar: A Cross-Sectional Survey

2021 ◽  
Vol Volume 13 ◽  
pp. 21-30
Author(s):  
Jessiya Veliyankodan Parambil ◽  
Mostafa Najim ◽  
Mohamed Mahmoud ◽  
Ibrahim Yusuf Abubeker ◽  
Anand Kartha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
The State ◽  
Tertiary Care Center ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Screening Practices

The Role of Education in Breast Cancer Beliefs and Screening Practices Among Korean Women – A quantitative study

2022 ◽  
pp. 104365962110668
Author(s):  
Cannas Kwok ◽  
Mi-Joung Lee ◽  
Chun Fan Lee
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
Cultural Beliefs ◽  
Secondary Analysis ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Korean Women ◽  
Screening Practices ◽  
Cancer Beliefs

Introduction: Cultural beliefs are influential factors that affect breast cancer screening practices among Korean women. The aim of this study was to examine the role of educational levels and compare the cultural beliefs associated with breast cancer screening practices among immigrant Korean women in Australia with those of their counterparts in Korea. Methods: A secondary analysis based on data from convenience samples of 245 and 249 Korean women living in Australia and Korea, respectively. Data were collected by the Korean version of Breast Cancer Screening Beliefs Questionnaire. Results: Educational level has a significant association with Korean women’s cultural beliefs about breast cancer and breast cancer screening practices regardless of country of residence. Discussion: Nurses working in multicultural societies should take cultural beliefs and the role of education into account while designing strategies to promote breast cancer screening practices among immigrant Korean women.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitudes and practices toward breast cancer screening in a rural South African community

Curationis ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dorah U. Ramathuba ◽  
Confidence T. Ratshirumbi ◽  
Tshilidzi M. Mashamba
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
South African ◽  
Breast Cancer Screening ◽  
Predictive Analytics ◽  
Systematic Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Rural South ◽  
Screening Practices ◽  
Attitudes And Practices

Objectives: The study assessed the knowledge, attitudes and breast cancer screening practices amongst women aged 30–65 years residing in a rural South African community.Method: A quantitative, descriptive cross-sectional design was used and a systematic sampling technique was employed to select 150 participants. The questionnaire was pretested for validity and consistency. Ethical considerations were adhered to in protecting the rights of participants. Thereafter, data were collected and analysed descriptively using the Predictive Analytics Software program.Results: Findings revealed that the level of knowledge about breast cancer of women in Makwarani Community was relatively low. The attitude toward breast cancer was negative whereas the majority of women had never performed breast cancer diagnostic methods.Conclusion: Health education on breast cancer screening practices is lacking and the knowledge deficit can contribute negatively to early detection of breast cancer and compound late detection. Based on the findings, community-based intervention was recommended in order to bridge the knowledge gap

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