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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
Breast cancer knowledge, beliefs, and screening practices among women seeking care at district hospitals in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Breast Cancer: Basic and Clinical Research, Volume 8, No. 1, Year 2014
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Description
Background: 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. Methods: A 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. Results: Among 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. Conclusions: This work reveals incomplete breast cancer awareness among Tanzanian women and promises to inform development of user-focused educational resources. © the authors, publisher and licensee Llibertas Aacademica Llimited.
Authors & Co-Authors
Morse, Emma Perry
United States, Watertown
Pathfinder International
Maegga, Bertha Tsingay A.
Tanzania, Dar es Salaam
Tanzania Public Health Association
Joseph, Gertrud
Tanzania, Dar es Salaam
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences
Miesfeldt, Susan
United States, Portland
Maine Medical Center
Statistics
Citations: 4
Authors: 4
Affiliations: 4
Identifiers
Doi:
10.4137/BCBCRr.Ss13745
e-ISSN:
11782234
Research Areas
Cancer
Health System And Policy
Study Locations
Tanzania
Participants Gender
Female