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Breast Cancer Awareness Among Women Patients of a Private Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Study on Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Attitudes in Turkey

Year 2023, Volume: 13 Issue: 5, 928 - 931, 30.09.2023
https://doi.org/10.16899/jcm.1349391

Abstract

Background/Aims: The global prevalence of breast cancer continues to rise, necessitating heightened awareness, early detection, and effective management strategies. This study aimed to assess differences in breast cancer awareness, risk factors, symptoms, and attitudes among economically well-off female patients in Turkey.
Material and Methods: A single-center survey was conducted at a private hospital, involving 189 economically well-off patients. Descriptive statistics, Chi-square tests, ANOVA, and Kruskal-Wallis tests were used for data analysis.
Results: Participants had a mean age of 50.2 years, with the highest awareness of risk factors and symptoms observed in the 31-50 age group. Marital status and education were associated with breast cancer awareness, risk factors, symptoms, and screening methods. Education level correlated with enhanced knowledge of risk factors and symptoms. The prevalence of breast cancer risk awareness was 41.2%, with the most recognized risk factors being smoking and family history. Palpable lump (36.4%) and redness of breast skin (16.9%) were identified as common symptoms. Screening methods included self-breast examination (12.2%), physician examination (13.2%), ultrasonography (19%), magnetic resonance imaging (15.9%), and mammography (23.3%).
Discussion: Breast cancer remains a critical global health concern, necessitating increased awareness and early detection. In Turkey, breast cancer poses a significant health burden. Socioeconomic factors impact awareness and outcomes, with education and marital status influencing awareness levels. The study highlights the need for tailored interventions and accessible screening programs to enhance awareness and early detection.
Conclusion: This study sheds light on breast cancer awareness and attitudes among economically well-off female patients in Turkey. Education, marital status, and age play pivotal roles in shaping awareness levels. Targeted interventions and education are crucial for improving early detection, reducing mortality rates, and effectively addressing breast cancer.

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Özel Bir Hastanenin Kadın Hastaları Arasında Meme Kanseri Farkındalığı: Türkiye'de Risk Faktörleri, Semptomlar ve Tutumlar Üzerine Kesitsel Bir Çalışma

Year 2023, Volume: 13 Issue: 5, 928 - 931, 30.09.2023
https://doi.org/10.16899/jcm.1349391

Abstract

Amaç: Meme kanserinin küresel yaygınlığı artmaya devam etmekte ve bu durum yüksek farkındalık, erken teşhis ve etkili yönetim stratejilerini gerektirmektedir. Bu çalışmanın amacı, Türkiye'deki ekonomik olarak iyi durumda olan kadın hastalar arasında meme kanseri farkındalığı, risk faktörleri, semptomlar ve tutumları arasındaki farkları değerlendirmektir.
Yöntemler: Bir özel hastanede tek merkezli bir anket çalışması, ekonomik olarak iyi durumda olan 189 hastayı içermiştir. Veri analizi için tanımlayıcı istatistikler, Ki-kare testleri, ANOVA ve Kruskal-Wallis testleri kullanılmıştır.
Bulgular: Katılımcıların yaş ortalaması 50.2 yıl olup, en yüksek risk faktörleri ve semptom farkındalığı 31-50 yaş grubunda gözlemlenmiştir. Medeni durum ve eğitim, meme kanseri farkındalığı, risk faktörleri, semptomlar ve tarama yöntemleri ile ilişkilendirilmiştir. Eğitim düzeyi, risk faktörleri ve semptomlar konusundaki gelişmiş bilgi ile uyumludur. Meme kanseri risk farkındalığı yaygınlığı %41.2'dir ve en çok tanınan risk faktörleri sigara içme ve aile öyküsüdür. Elle hissedilebilir kitle (%36.4) ve meme cildinin kızarması (%16.9) yaygın semptomlar olarak belirlenmiştir. Tarama yöntemleri arasında kendi kendine meme muayenesi (%12.2), doktor muayenesi (%13.2), ultrasonografi (%19), manyetik rezonans görüntüleme (%15.9) ve mamografi (%23.3) yer almaktadır.
Tartışma: Meme kanseri, artan farkındalık ve erken teşhis gerektiren önemli bir küresel sağlık sorunudur. Türkiye'de meme kanseri önemli bir sağlık yükü oluşturur. Sosyoekonomik faktörler farkındalığı ve sonuçları etkilerken, eğitim ve medeni durum farkındalık düzeylerini etkileyen faktörlerdir. Çalışma, farkındalığı artırmak ve erken teşhisi sağlamak için özelleştirilmiş müdahalelere ve erişilebilir tarama programlarına ihtiyaç olduğunu vurgular.
Sonuç: Bu çalışma, Türkiye'deki ekonomik olarak iyi durumda olan kadın hastalar arasında meme kanseri farkındalığı ve tutumlarına ışık tutmaktadır. Eğitim, medeni durum ve yaş, farkındalık düzeylerini şekillendirmede önemli roller oynamaktadır. Hedefe yönelik müdahaleler ve eğitim, erken teşhisi artırmak, mortalite oranlarını düşürmek ve meme kanseriyle etkili bir şekilde başa çıkmak için hayati öneme sahiptir.

References

  • 1. Sung H, Ferlay J, Siegel RL, Laversanne M, Soerjomataram I, Jemal A, et al. Global Cancer Statistics 2020: GLOBOCAN Estimates of Incidence and Mortality Worldwide for 36 Cancers in 185 Countries. CA Cancer J Clin. 2021;71(3):209-49.
  • 2. Coughlin SS. Social determinants of breast cancer risk, stage, and survival. Breast Cancer Res Treat. 2019;177(3):537-48.
  • 3. Kashyap D, Pal D, Sharma R, Garg VK, Goel N, Koundal D, et al. Global Increase in Breast Cancer Incidence: Risk Factors and Preventive Measures. Biomed Res Int. 2022;2022:9605439.
  • 4. Černíková Anna K, Kráčmarová Klůzová L, Pešoutová M, Tavel P. Patient delay in presenting symptoms of breast cancer in women in the Czech Republic. Klin Onkol. 2021;34(1):40-8.
  • 5. Wang YJ, Wang F, Yu LX, Xiang YJ, Zhou F, Huang SY, et al. Worldwide review with meta-analysis of women's awareness about breast cancer. Patient Educ Couns. 2022;105(7):1818-27.
  • 6. Liu LY, Wang YJ, Wang F, Yu LX, Xiang YJ, Zhou F, et al. Factors associated with insufficient awareness of breast cancer among women in Northern and Eastern China: a case-control study. BMJ Open. 2018;8(2):e018523.
  • 7. Abu-Helalah AM, Alshraideh HA, Al-Hanaqtah M, Da'na M, Al-Omari A, Mubaidin R. Delay in Presentation, Diagnosis, and Treatment for Breast Cancer Patients in Jordan. Breast J. 2016;22(2):213-7.
  • 8. Samah AA, Ahmadian M, Latiff LA. Insufficient knowledge of breast cancer risk factors among Malaysian female university students. Global journal of health science. 2016;8(1):277.
  • 9. Dey S, Mishra A, Govil J, Dhillon PK. Breast Cancer Awareness at the Community Level among Women in Delhi, India. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev. 2015;16(13):5243-51.
  • 10. Tazhibi M, Feizi A. Awareness levels about breast cancer risk factors, early warning signs, and screening and therapeutic approaches among Iranian adult women: a large population based study using latent class analysis. Biomed Res Int. 2014;2014:306352.
  • 11. Bogusz R, Humeniuk E, Walecka I, Bojar I. Level and conditioning of knowledge about breast cancer displayed by women in perimenopausal age. Ann Agric Environ Med. 2016;23(2):324-8.
  • 12. Abo Al-Shiekh SS, Ibrahim MA, Alajerami YS. Breast Cancer Knowledge and Practice of Breast Self-Examination among Female University Students, Gaza. ScientificWorldJournal. 2021;2021:6640324.
  • 13. El-Shinawi M, Youssef A, Alsara M, Aly MK, Mostafa M, Yehia A, et al. Assessing the level of breast cancer awareness among recently diagnosed patients in Ain Shams University Hospital. Breast. 2013;22(6):1210-4.
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Primary Language English
Subjects ​Internal Diseases, Clinical Oncology
Journal Section Original Research
Authors

Hatice Kayıkçıoğlu 0000-0001-5350-0541

Publication Date September 30, 2023
Acceptance Date September 23, 2023
Published in Issue Year 2023 Volume: 13 Issue: 5

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AMA Kayıkçıoğlu H. Breast Cancer Awareness Among Women Patients of a Private Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Study on Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Attitudes in Turkey. J Contemp Med. September 2023;13(5):928-931. doi:10.16899/jcm.1349391