E Hamed
Breast Cancer Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices amongst Women in Qatar
Hamed, E; Alemrayat, B; Syed, MA; Daher-Nashif, S; Rasheed, HMA; Kane, T
Abstract
<jats:p>This cross-sectional study examines knowledge, attitudes, and practices surrounding breast cancer awareness and screening among women residents in Qatar. Females, >18 years old, registered with the Primary Health Care Corporation were invited to complete an Arabic or English online survey using a modified version of the Breast Cancer Awareness Module. Of the 9008 participants, 69% report awareness of breast cancer warning signs, but the results did not substantiate these claims. There remains a disconnect between participants’ perceived awareness of their ability to detect breast cancer and their actual recognition of individual signs and symptoms. Nearly half (45.4%) report rarely or never checking their breasts for abnormalities (44.6%). Breast self-examination (BSE) and Breast Cancer Screening (BCS) uptake is low and many are unaware of the starting age for invitation to Qatar’s BCS program. While only 18% of women report receiving an invitation, 94% attended, indicating that the BCS invitation is a remarkably effective means of improving screening uptake. Policymakers should capitalize on early recognition, which is possible in the youthful population. Broadening awareness campaigns and interventions targeting a broader audience including males, community and religious leaders and healthcare professionals may prove more effective in Arab communities.</jats:p>
Citation
Hamed, E., Alemrayat, B., Syed, M., Daher-Nashif, S., Rasheed, H., & Kane, T. (2022). Breast Cancer Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices amongst Women in Qatar. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 3995 - 3995. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19073995
Acceptance Date | Mar 16, 2022 |
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Publication Date | Mar 28, 2022 |
Journal | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
Publisher | MDPI |
Pages | 3995 - 3995 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19073995 |
Publisher URL | https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/19/7/3995/htm |
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