Knowledge, Barriers and Attitudes Towards Breast Cancer Mammography Screening in Jordan

Abu-Helalah, Munir Ahmad; Alshraideh, Hussam Ahmad; Al-Serhan, Ala-Aldeen Ahmad; Kawaleet, Mariana; Nesheiwat, Adel Issa

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저자정보: Abu-Helalah, Munir Ahmad (Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Mutah University) Alshraideh, Hussam Ahmad (Operational Research, Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Jordan University of Science and Technology) Al-Serhan, Ala-Aldeen Ahmad (Medical Student, Faculty of Medicine, Mutah University) Kawaleet, Mariana (Medical Student, Faculty of Medicine, Mutah University) Nesheiwat, Adel Issa (Medical Student, Faculty of Medicine, Mutah University)

저널정보: 아시아태평양암예방학회 Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP 제16권 제9호

발행연도: 2015.1

수록면: 3,981 - 3,990 (10page)

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Background: Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in Jordan. Current efforts are focused on annual campaigns aimed at increasing awareness about breast cancer and encouraging women to conduct mammogram screening. In the absence of regular systematic screening for breast cancer in Jordan, there is a need to evaluate current mammography screening uptake and its predictors, assess women's knowledge and attitudes towards breast cancer and screening mammograms and to identify barriers to this preventive service. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in six governorates in Jordan through face-to-face interviews on a random sample of women aged 40 to 69 years. Results: A total of 507 participants with mean age of $46.8{\pm}7.8$ years were interviewed. There was low participation rate in early detection of breast cancer practices. Breast self-examination, doctor examination and periodic mammography screening were reported by 34.9%, 16.8% and 8.6% of study participants, respectively. Additionally 3.8% underwent breast cancer screening at least once but not periodically, while 87.6% had never undergone mammography screening. Reported reasons for conducting the screening were: perceived benefit (50%); family history of breast cancer (23.1%); perceived severity (21.2%); and advice from friend or family member (5.8%). City residents have shown higher probability of undergoing mammogram than those who live in towns or villages. Results revealed negative perceptions and limited knowledge of study participants on breast cancer and breast cancer screening. The most commonly reported barriers for women who never underwent screening were: fear of results (63.8%); no support from surrounding environment (59.7); cost of the test (53.4%); and religious belief, i.e. Qadaa Wa Qadar (51.1%). Conclusions: In the absence of regular systematic screening for breast cancer in Jordan, the uptake of this preventive service is very low. It is essential for the country of Jordan to work on applying regular systematic mammography screening for breast cancer. Additionally, there is a need for improvement in the current health promotion programmes targeting breast cancer screening. Other areas that could be targeted in future initiatives in this field include access to screening in rural areas and removal of current barriers.

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Abu-Helalah, Munir Ahmad

소속기관 Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Mutah Univer