Breast Cancer Prevention Practices and Knowledge in Italian and Chinese Women in Italy: Clinical Checkups, Free NHS Screening Adherence, and Breast Self-Examination (BSE)

• DOI: 10.1007/s13187-024-02463-4
• Publication Date: 2024-06-26T19:21:51Z
• Authors: Luana Conte; Roberto Lupo; Alessia Lezzi; Serena Sciolti; Ivan Rubbi; Maicol Carvello; Antonino Calabrò; Stefano Botti; Annarita Fanizzi; Raffaella Massafra; Elsa Vitale; Giorgio De Nunzio
• Keywords: Breast self-examination; Breast Cancer Screening

Abstract Breast cancer remains a significant global concern, underscoring the critical need for early detection and prevention strategies. Primary secondary preventive measures, such as routine screenings behaviors like breast self-examination (BSE), play crucial role in facilitating diagnosis. While National Health System (NHS) Italy offers free regular women aged 50–69, there is lack of clarity regarding participation both Italian Chinese residing these screening programs. This study aims to bridge this knowledge gap by thoroughly assessing involvement clinical check-ups types employed, adherence offered NHS, practice BSE among 50–69 two groups. Furthermore, it investigates their perceptions BSE. Results reveal disparities control between Italy: former demonstrates higher checkups (53% vs. 3%, p < 0.001), while groups show low NHS (70% 4%, 0.001). Additionally, reported significantly lower frequency mammography (96% 33%, 0.001) ultrasound (69% 16%, The also differed substantially, with 47% never performing compared 12% ( comprehensive exploration provides valuable insights, attitudes, into potential areas improvement prevention, thus contributing overall well-being communities. findings highlight necessity educational initiatives aimed at improving awareness screenings, particularly population. These could have profound implications patient education equipping skills necessary engage proactive health behaviors.