Assessment of knowledge and practice of mammography and breast self-examination among the general female population in Asir region of KSA.

• DOI: 10.26355/eurrev_202112_27416
• Publication Date: 2021-12-01
• Authors: Taha Alqahtani; Ali Alqahtani; Safar M. Alshahrani; Khalid Orayj; Mona Almanasef; Ali H. Alamri; Vigneshwaran Easw...; Naeem Khan
• Keywords: Breast self-examination; Breast Cancer Screening; Cross-sectional study

Breast cancer is the most common malignancy in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and an increasing burden terms incidence, morbidity mortality. It accounts for about 28.7% all new cancers women. In 2015, registry shows that breast was graded first among women it 16.7% reported nationals. This study designed to assess screening knowledge practices Asir region, Arabia.A cross-sectional recruiting 1,021 female participants performed. The variables included knowledge, socio-demographic features, self-examination practice. Descriptive statistics used compare analyze collected data while chi-square test check statistical significance selected variables. married from region were this study.Our findings suggested had a satisfactory level mammograms at rate > 90% 44.76% respectively. Over good self-exam however, only 6.37% always performed self-examination. Similarly, nearly 40% mammograms, 40.5% unaware. Leaflets doctors primary sources information regarding screening.Breast crucial approach timely detection subsequently critical effective treatment. From we concluded have awareness methods. However, either or mammogram not carried out thoroughly regularly. means must continue emphasize importance health care earliest stages cancer.