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Breast Cancer Knowledge, Beliefs, and Screening Practices among Women Seeking Care at District Hospitals in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Content Provider	SAGE Publishing
Author	Morse, Emma Perry Maegga, Bertha Joseph, Gertrud Miesfeldt, Susan
Copyright Year	2014
Abstract	Limited disease awareness among women may impact breast cancer stage-at-diagnosis in Tanzania, reducing survival. This study assessed breast cancer knowledge, screening practices, and educational preferences among outpatients at Tanzanian government-supported hospitals.MethodsA convenience sample of women was surveyed regarding (1) knowledge/beliefs of breast cancer etiology, risk factors, symptoms, treatment, (2) early detection knowledge/practice, and (3) educational preferences.ResultsAmong 225 respondents, 98.2% knew of breast cancer; 22.2% knew someone affected by breast cancer. On average, 30% of risk factors and 51% of symptoms were identified. Most accepted one or more breast cancer myths. Among 126 aware of breast self-exam, 40% did not practice it; only 0.9% underwent regular clinical breast examinations despite 68% being aware of the procedure. Among treatments, 87% recognized surgery, 70% radiation, and fewer systemic therapy. Preferred educational sources were group sessions, television/radio, and meetings with breast cancer survivors.ConclusionsThis work reveals incomplete breast cancer awareness among Tanzanian women and promises to inform development of user-focused educational resources.
Related Links	https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.4137/BCBCR.S13745?download=true
ISSN	11782234
Volume Number	8
Journal	Breast Cancer: Basic and Clinical Research (BCB)
e-ISSN	11782234
DOI	10.4137/BCBCR.S13745
Language	English
Publisher	Sage Publications UK
Publisher Date	2014-05-08
Publisher Place	London
Access Restriction	Open
Rights Holder	© 2014 SAGE Publications.
Subject Keyword	breast cancer Tanzania awareness urban low income
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Cancer Research Oncology

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