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Seyedkanani E, Hosseinzadeh M, Mirghafourvand M, Sheikhnezhad L. Breast cancer screening patterns and associated factors in Iranian women over 40 years. Sci Rep 2024; 14:15274. [PMID: 38961238 PMCID: PMC11222508 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-66342-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/05/2024] Open
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Screening is a key component of breast cancer early detection programs that can considerably reduce relevant mortality rates. The purpose of this study was to determine the breast cancer screening behavioral patterns and associated factors in women over 40 years of age. In this descriptive‑analytical cross‑sectional study, 372 over 40 years of age women visiting health centers in Tabriz, Iran, in 2023 were enrolled using cluster sampling. The data were collected using the sociodemographic characteristics questionnaire, breast cancer perception scale, health literacy for Iranian adults scale, and the Breast Cancer Screening Behavior Checklist. The obtained data were analyzed in SPSS version 16 using descriptive statistics (frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation) and inferential statistics (univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses). In total, 68.3% of all participants performed breast self‑examination (BSE) (9.9% regularly, once per month), 60.2% underwent clinical breast examination (CBE) (8.9% regularly, twice per year), 51.3% underwent mammography (12.3% regularly, once per year), and 36.2% underwent sonography (3.8% regularly, twice per year). The findings also showed that women with benign breast diseases were more likely to undergo CBE (OR = 8.49; 95% CI 2.55 to 28.21; P < 0.001), mammography (OR = 8.84; 95% CI 2.98 to 10; P < 0.001), and sonography (OR = 18.84; 95% CI 6.40 to 53.33; P < 0.001) than others. Participants with low and moderate breast cancer perception scores were more likely to perform BSE than women with high breast cancer perception scores (OR = 2.20; 95% CI 1.21 to 4.00; P = 0.009) and women who had a history of benign breast disease were more likely to perform screening behaviors than others (OR = 2.47; 95% CI 1.27 to 4.80; P = 0.008). Women between the ages of 50 and 59 were more likely to undergo mammography (OR = 2.33; 95% CI 1.29 to 4.77; P = 0.008) and CBE (OR = 2.40; 95% CI 1.347 to 4.20; P = 0.003) than those ≥ 60 years. Given the low participation of women in regular breast cancer screening, it is suggested that health care providers highlight the need for screening at the specified intervals in their training programs. In addition, health authorities are recommended to use reminder systems to remind women, especially those over 40 years of age, of the best time for breast screening. Moreover, health care providers must seek to improve breast cancer knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of women who visit health centers, which are the first level of contact with the healthcare system for the general population.
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- Elham Seyedkanani
- Department of Community Health Nursing, Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Community Health Nursing, Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Community Health Nursing, Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Lavoue V, Favier A, Franck S, Boutet G, Azuar AS, Brousse S, Golfier F, Uzan C, Vaysse C, Molière S, Boisserie-Lacroix M, Kermarrec E, Seror JY, Delpech Y, Luporsi É, Maugard CM, Taris N, Chabbert-Buffet N, Sabah J, Alghamdi K, Fritel X, Mathelin C. French college of gynecologists and obstetricians (CNGOF) recommendations for clinical practice: Place of breast self-examination in screening strategies. Breast 2024; 75:103619. [PMID: 38547580 PMCID: PMC10990735 DOI: 10.1016/j.breast.2023.103619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2023] [Revised: 11/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 04/07/2024] Open
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Breast cancer is the most common female cancer in the world. Numerous studies have shown that the risk of metastatic disease increases with tumor volume. In this context, it is useful to assess whether the regular practice of formal breast self-examination (BSE) as opposed to breast awareness has an impact on the number of cancers diagnosed, their stage, the treatments used and mortality. DESIGN The Commission of Senology (CS) of the Collège National de Gynécologie et Obstétrique Français (CNGOF) respected and followed the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation method to assess the quality of the evidence on which the recommendations were based. METHODS The CS studied 16 questions individualizing four groups of women (general population, women aged over 75, high-risk women, and women previously treated for breast cancer). For each situation, it was determined whether the practice of BSE versus abstention from this examination led to detection of more breast cancers and/or recurrences and/or reduced treatment and/or increased survival. RESULTS BSE should not be recommended for women in the general population, who otherwise benefit from clinical breast examination by practitioners from the age of 25, and from organized screening from 50 to 74 (strong recommendation). In the absence of data on the benefits of BSE in patients aged over 75, for those at high risk and those previously treated for breast cancer, the CS was unable to issue recommendations. Thus, if women in these categories wish to undergo BSE, information on the benefits and risks observed in the general population must be given, notably that BSE is associated with a higher number of referrals, biopsies, and a reduced quality of life.
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- Vincent Lavoue
- CHU Service de Gynécologie, 16 Boulevard de Bulgarie, 35200, Rennes, France
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- Gynécologie-obstétrique et Médecine de La Reproduction, Maternité Hôpital Tenon, 4 Rue de La Chine, 75020, Paris, France
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- Institut Curie, 26 Rue D'Ulm, 75248, Paris Cedex 05, France
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- AGREGA, Service de Chirurgie Gynécologique et Médecine de La Reproduction, Centre Aliénor D'Aquitaine, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Bordeaux, Groupe Hospitalier Pellegrin, Place Amélie-Raba-Léon, 33000, Bordeaux, France
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- Centre Hospitalier Clavary, Chemin de Clavary, 06130, Grasse, France
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- Service D'oncologie Chirurgicale, Centre Eugène Marquis, Unicancer, Rennes, France
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- Service de Chirurgie Gynécologique et Cancérologique - Obstétrique, Hospices Civils de Lyon, CHU Lyon Sud, Lyon, France
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- Hôpital Pitié Salpetrière, 47 Bld de L'Hôpital, 75013, Paris, France
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- Service de Chirurgie Oncologique, CHU Toulouse, Institut Universitaire Du Cancer de Toulouse-Oncopole, 1 Avenue Irène Joliot Curie, 31059, Toulouse, France
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- Hôpital Tenon Service de Radiologie, 4 Rue de La Chine, 75020, Paris, France
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- Imagerie Duroc, 9 Ter Boulevard Montparnasse 75006 Paris, France
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- Centre Antoine Lacassagne, 33 Avenue de Valombrose, 06189, Nice, France
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- Oncologie Médicale et Oncogénétique, CHR Metz-Thionville, Hôpital de Mercy, 1 Allée Du Château, 57085, Metz, France
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- Service de Génétique Oncologique Clinique et Unité de Génétique Oncologique Moléculaire, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, 1 Avenue Molière, 67200, Strasbourg, France
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- Service de Génétique Oncologique, ICANS, 17 Rue Calmette, 67200, Strasbourg, France, France
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- CHRU Avenue Molière, 67200, Strasbourg et ICANS, 17 Rue Albert Calmette, 67033, Strasbourg,Cedex, France
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- CHRU Avenue Molière, 67200, Strasbourg et ICANS, 17 Rue Albert Calmette, 67033, Strasbourg,Cedex, France
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- Centre Hospitalo-universitaire de Poitiers, 2 Rue de La Milétrie, 86021, Poitiers, France
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- CHRU Avenue Molière, 67200, Strasbourg et ICANS, 17 Rue Albert Calmette, 67033, Strasbourg,Cedex, France.
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Mammadov B, Yarıcı F. Determination of Breast Cancer Risk and Knowledge Levels in Women: The Case of Cyprus. Niger J Clin Pract 2024; 27:604-611. [PMID: 38842710 DOI: 10.4103/njcp.njcp_683_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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BACKGROUND Breast cancer is the type of cancer that is seen all over the world and ranks first among female cancers in terms of incidence and cause of death. OBJECTIVE This research was conducted to determine the breast cancer risk level and breast cancer knowledge level in women living in Northern Cyprus. METHODS The study, which was planned as a relational survey, was carried out as web-based. The research was completed with 657 adult female participants living in Northern Cyprus who volunteered to participate in the study. In order to collect data, the first section includes the introductory features, the second section includes the "Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Form" for determining breast cancer risk levels, the third section includes the "Comprehensive Breast Cancer Knowledge Test" to determine the breast cancer knowledge levels of the participants, and the fourth section includes the "Champion Health Belief Model Scale" was used. RESULTS It was determined that 95.2% of women were in the low risk group for breast cancer. The knowledge test mean score is 12.05, and it can be said that the scores obtained are above the average (min:4- max:18). It was found that 55.7% of the women knew how to do Breast Self-Examination (BSE), but only 15.4% of them regularly performed BSE every month. It was found that 80.9% of the women never had mammography and their knowledge scores increased with increasing education level (p< 0.001) and there was a significant relationship between non-smokers and their knowledge levels (p< 0.01). IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE Despite the high scores of women in knowledge tests, it was observed that the frequency of applying BSE and having mammography was very low. Regardless of the risk factors for breast cancer, the importance of regular check-ups and BSE for every woman should be taught to women by health professionals, and group trainings should be planned for women who do not have training on this subject.
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- B Mammadov
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Near East University, Cyprus
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Jiraniramai S, Pinyopornpanish K, Wongpakaran N, Angkurawaranon C, Champion VL, Chitapanarux I, Jiraporncharoen W, Wongpakaran T. Association between sociodemographic factors and health beliefs related to breast cancer screening behavior among Northern Thai women: a hospital-based study. Sci Rep 2024; 14:7596. [PMID: 38556539 PMCID: PMC10982300 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-58155-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/02/2024] Open
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Early diagnosis of breast cancer is crucial for reducing mortality rates. The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of demographics/social determinants of health on beliefs about the practice of self-breast examination, using mammogram and ultrasound in the context of breast cancer screening among Thai women in a hospital-based setting for implying program planning and future research. A cross-sectional study was conducted in two health centers in Chiang Mai Province from August 2021 to December 2021, involving 130 Thai women ages 40 to 70 years. Data were collected by a survey using a questionnaire to gather sociodemographic information, and health beliefs about breast cancer and screening behavior utilizing the modified Thai version of Champion's Health Belief Model Scale (MT-CHBMS). Descriptive statistics, t-tests, ANOVA, and linear regression models were employed for examining association between sociodemographic factors and health beliefs about the practice of self-breast examination (BSE), using mammogram (MG) and ultrasound (UTS). Health insurance schemes were associated with Benefit-MG, Barrier-BSE, Barrier-MG and Barrier-UTS subscales. Additionally, monthly income was associated with Barrier-MG and Barrier-UTS subscales. The most common barriers reported were "embarrassment", "worry", and "takes too much time". To enhance breast cancer screening in Thailand, program planning and future research should focus on health insurance schemes, especially women with social security schemes, as they may be the most appropriate target group for intervention.
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- Surin Jiraniramai
- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Global Health and Chronic Conditions Research Group, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Global Health and Chronic Conditions Research Group, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, 110 Inthawarorot Rd., Sriphum, Muang, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Global Health and Chronic Conditions Research Group, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- School of Nursing, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA
- Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN, 46202, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
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- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Global Health and Chronic Conditions Research Group, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, 110 Inthawarorot Rd., Sriphum, Muang, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand.
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Khamwut A, Klomkliew P, Jumpathong W, Kaewsapsak P, Chanchaem P, Sivapornnukul P, Chantanakat K, T-Thienprasert NP, Payungporn S. In vitro evaluation of the anti‑breast cancer properties and gene expression profiles of Thai traditional formulary medicine extracts. Biomed Rep 2023; 19:70. [PMID: 37719681 PMCID: PMC10502604 DOI: 10.3892/br.2023.1652] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Accepted: 08/02/2023] [Indexed: 09/19/2023] Open
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Breast cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Moreover, standard treatments are limited, so new alternative treatments are required. Thai traditional formulary medicine (TTFM) utilizes certain herbs to treat different diseases due to their dominant properties including anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, antigenotoxic, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer actions. However, very little is known about the anti-cancer properties of TTFM against breast cancer cells and the underlying molecular mechanism has not been elucidated. Therefore, the present study, evaluated the metabolite profiles of TTFM extracts, the anti-cancer activities of TTFM extracts, their effects on the apoptosis pathway and associated gene expression profiles. Liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectroscopy analysis identified a total of 226 compounds within the TTFM extracts. Several of these compounds have been previously shown to have an anti-cancer effect in certain cancer types. The MTT results demonstrated that the TTFM extracts significantly reduced the cell viability of the breast cancer 4T1 and MDA-MB-231 cell lines. Moreover, an apoptosis assay, demonstrated that the TTFM extracts significantly increased the proportion of apoptotic cells. Furthermore, the RNA-sequencing results demonstrated that 25 known genes were affected by TTFM treatment in 4T1 cells. TTFM treatment significantly up-regulated Slc5a8 and Arhgap9 expression compared with untreated cells. Moreover, Cybb, and Bach2os were significantly downregulated after TTFM treatment compared with untreated cells. Reverse transcription-quantitative PCR demonstrated that TTFM extract treatment significantly increased Slc5a8 and Arhgap9 mRNA expression levels and significantly decreased Cybb mRNA expression levels. Moreover, the mRNA expression levels of Bax and Casp9 were significantly increased after TTFM treatment in 4T1 cells compared with EpH4-Ev cells. These findings indicated anti-breast cancer activity via induction of the apoptotic process. However, further experiments are required to elucidate how TTFM specifically regulates genes and proteins. This study supports the potential usage of TTFM extracts for the development of anti-cancer drugs.
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- Ariya Khamwut
- Program in Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
- Center of Excellence in Systems Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence in Systems Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence in Systems Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence in Systems Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence in Systems Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University, Bangkok 10900, Thailand
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- Center of Excellence in Systems Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
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Lavoué V, Favier A, Frank S, Boutet G, Azuar AS, Brousse S, Golfier F, Uzan C, Vaysse C, Molière S, Boisserie-Lacroix M, Kermarrec E, Seror JY, Delpech Y, Luporsi É, Maugard CM, Taris N, Chabbert-Buffet N, Sabah J, Alghamdi K, Fritel X, Mathelin C. [Place of breast self-examination in screening strategies. French College of Gynecologists and Obstetricians (CNGOF) recommendations for clinical practice]. GYNECOLOGIE, OBSTETRIQUE, FERTILITE & SENOLOGIE 2023; 51:437-447. [PMID: 37652173 DOI: 10.1016/j.gofs.2023.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2023] [Accepted: 08/24/2023] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Breast cancer is the most common female cancer in the world. In France, over 60,000 new cases are currently diagnosed, and 12,000 deaths are attributed to it annually. Numerous studies have shown that the risk of metastatic disease increases with tumor volume. In this context, it is useful to assess whether the regular practice of breast self-examination (BSE) has an impact on the number of cancers diagnosed, their stage, the treatments used and mortality. DESIGN the CNGOF's Commission de Sénologie (CS), composed by 17 experts and 3 invited members, drew up these recommendations. No funding was provided for the development of these recommendations. The CS respected and followed the GRADE (Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation) method to assess the quality of the evidence on which the recommendations were based. METHODS The CS studied 16 questions concerning BSE, individualizing four groups of women (general population, women aged over 75, high-risk women, and women previously treated for breast cancer). For each situation, it was determined whether the practice of BSE compared with abstention from this examination led to the detection of more breast cancers and/or recurrences and/or reduced treatment and/or increased survival. RESULTS BSE should not be recommended for women in the general population, who otherwise benefit from a clinical breast examination (by the attending physician or gynecologist) from the age of 25, and from organized screening from 50 to 74 (strong recommendation). However, in the absence of data on the role of BSE in patients aged over 75, those at high risk of breast cancer and those previously treated for breast cancer, the CS was unable to issue recommendations. Thus, if women in these latter categories wish to undergo BSE, they must be given rigorous training in the technique, and information on the benefits and risks observed in the general population. Finally, the CS invites all women who detect a change or abnormality in their breasts to consult a healthcare professional without delay. CONCLUSION BSE is not recommended for women in the general population. No recommendation can be established for women aged over 75, those at high risk of breast cancer and those previously treated for breast cancer.
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- Vincent Lavoué
- Service de gynécologie, CHU de Rennes, 16, boulevard de Bulgarie, 35200 Rennes, France
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- Gynécologie-obstétrique et médecine de la reproduction - maternité, hôpital Tenon, 4, rue de la Chine, 75020 Paris, France
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- Institut Curie, 26, rue d'Ulm, 75248 Paris cedex 05, France
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- AGREGA, service de chirurgie gynécologique et médecine de la reproduction, centre Aliénor d'Aquitaine, CHU de Bordeaux, groupe hospitalier Pellegrin, place Amélie-Raba-Léon, 33000 Bordeaux, France
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- Service d'oncologie chirurgicale, centre Eugène-Marquis, Unicancer, Rennes, France
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- Service de chirurgie gynécologique et cancérologique - obstétrique, hospices civils de Lyon, CHU Lyon Sud, Lyon, France
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- Hôpital Pitié-Salpetrière, 47, boulevard de l'Hôpital, 75013 Paris, France
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- Service de chirurgie oncologique, institut universitaire du cancer de Toulouse-Oncopole, CHU de Toulouse, 1, avenue Irène-Joliot-Curie, 31059 Toulouse, France
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- Imagerie du sein, CHRU de Strasbourg, avenue Molière, 67200 Strasbourg, France
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- Service de radiologie, hôpital Tenon, 4, rue de la Chine, 75020 Paris, France
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- Imagerie Duroc, 9 ter, boulevard Montparnasse, 75006 Paris, France
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- Centre Antoine-Lacassagne, 33, avenue de Valombrose, 06189 Nice, France
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- Oncologie médicale et oncogénétique, hôpital de Mercy, CHR Metz-Thionville, 1, allée du Château, 57085 Metz, France
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- Service de génétique oncologique clinique, unité de génétique oncologique moléculaire, hôpitaux universitaires de Strasbourg, 1, avenue Molière, 67200 Strasbourg, France
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- Service de génétique oncologique, ICANS, 17, rue Calmette, 67200 Strasbourg, France
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- CHRU de Strasbourg, avenue Molière, 67200 Strasbourg, France; ICANS, 17, rue Albert-Calmette, 67033 Strasbourg cedex, France
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- CHRU de Strasbourg, avenue Molière, 67200 Strasbourg, France; ICANS, 17, rue Albert-Calmette, 67033 Strasbourg cedex, France
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- Centre hospitalo-universitaire de Poitiers, 2, rue de la Milétrie, 86021 Poitiers, France
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- CHRU de Strasbourg, avenue Molière, 67200 Strasbourg, France; ICANS, 17, rue Albert-Calmette, 67033 Strasbourg cedex, France.
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Azhar Y, Hanafi RV, Lestari BW, Halim FS. Breast Self-Examination Practice and Its Determinants among Women in Indonesia: A Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, and Meta-Regression. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:2577. [PMID: 37568940 PMCID: PMC10416892 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13152577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Revised: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 08/13/2023] Open
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Breast cancer (BC) is a heavy burden for Indonesian healthcare, but there is still no thorough evaluation for Breast self-examination (BSE) practice as routine BC screening. In this study, we aimed to synthesize the pooled prevalence data of BSE practice, compare BSE practice prevalence between Java Island and non-Java Islands in Indonesia, and identify the determinants that we thought could affect the BSE practice in the Indonesian population. Intensive searches were conducted in Cochrane Library, PubMed, Google Scholar, and SINTA (Indonesian Web of Science and Technology Index) from September 2017-2022. We utilized Review Manager 5.4 for conducting the meta-analysis. We found the overall national prevalence of BSE practice was 43.14% (95% CI: 36.08, 50.20, p < 0.00001). BSE practice in Java Island was higher compared to non-Java Island (44.58% vs. 41.62%). The highest prevalence of BSE practice was found among university students, with a 49.90% prevalence. Good knowledge, good attitude toward BSE, family history of BC, family support, and BC information exposure were all statistically associated with a higher determinant of BSE practice. We concluded that BSE practice in Indonesia is still low, especially in non-Java Islands. Integrative and collaborative programs should be established to promote BSE as routine screening for BC.
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- Yohana Azhar
- Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung 40161, West Java, Indonesia;
- Department of Surgery, Oncology, Head and Neck Division, Hasan Sadikin Hospital, Bandung 40161, West Java, Indonesia
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- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung 40161, West Java, Indonesia;
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- Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung 40161, West Java, Indonesia;
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Pelita Harapan University, Tangerang 15811, Banten, Indonesia
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Taneepanichskul S, Chuemchit M, Wongsasuluk P, Sirichokchatchawan W, Hounnaklang N, Zongram O, Sematong S, Viwattanakulvanid P, Herman B. Practice, confidence and continuity of breast self-examination among women in Thailand during COVID-19 pandemic: a cross-sectional study. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e071306. [PMID: 37527895 PMCID: PMC10394538 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-071306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/03/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Breast self-examination (BSE) is the most feasible screening tool compared with clinical breast examination and mammography. It is crucial to address the associated factors of practising BSE to develop a targeted BSE promotion programme and improve the BSE quality in Thai women, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. DESIGN AND SETTING We conducted a cross-sectional study in Thailand's north and northeast region from March 2020 to November 2022. PARTICIPANTS This study involved 405 women aged 30-70 years old. VARIABLES AND OUTCOMES Demographic information, health status and BSE were collected using a modified questionnaire based on the Champion Health Belief Model. The outcomes were ever-practising BSE, BSE practice within the last 6 months, continuity of BSE and confidence in doing BSE. Logistic regression and decision tree analysis identified the associated factors. RESULTS 75.55% of participants ever performed BSE. Around 74.18% did BSE within the last 6 months. Diploma graduates (adjusted OR (aOR) 25.48, 95% CI 2.04 to 318.07), 21-40 reproductive years (aOR 4.29, 95% CI 1.22 to 15.08), ever pregnant (aOR 3.31, 95% CI 1.05 to 10.49), not drinking alcohol (aOR 2.1, 95% CI 1.04 to 4.55), not receiving hormone replacement (aOR 5.51, 95% CI 2.04 to 14.89), higher knowledge (aOR 1.29, 95% CI 1.09 to 1.52), attitude (aOR 1.15, 95% CI 1.05 to 1.26) and practice/cues of action towards BSE were associated with ever-practising BSE. Frequent high-fat diet, high awareness of breast cancer, lower knowledge of BSE and lower attitude toward BSE were associated with not practising BSE within 6 months and BSE discontinuation. Only high knowledge of BSE was associated with absolute confidence in BSE (p<0.05). CONCLUSION Despite having a higher percentage than other studies in different countries prior to the pandemic, it is still crucial to improve knowledge of BSE to encourage BSE practice, confidence and continuity of BSE in Thai women. Moreover, the BSE campaign should target women with prolonged exposure to oestrogen and sedentary lifestyle.
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- College of Public Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- College of Public Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- College of Public Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- College of Public Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- College of Public Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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A Clinical Prediction Model for Breast Cancer in Women Having Their First Mammogram. Healthcare (Basel) 2023; 11:healthcare11060856. [PMID: 36981513 PMCID: PMC10048653 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare11060856] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2023] [Revised: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/09/2023] [Indexed: 03/17/2023] Open
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Background: Digital mammography is the most efficient screening and diagnostic modality for breast cancer (BC). However, the technology is not widely available in rural areas. This study aimed to construct a prediction model for BC in women scheduled for their first mammography at a breast center to prioritize patients on waiting lists. Methods: This retrospective cohort study analyzed breast clinic data from January 2013 to December 2017. Clinical parameters that were significantly associated with a BC diagnosis were used to construct predictive models using stepwise multiple logistic regression. The models’ discriminative capabilities were compared using receiver operating characteristic curves (AUCs). Results: Data from 822 women were selected for analysis using an inverse probability weighting method. Significant risk factors were age, body mass index (BMI), family history of BC, and indicated symptoms (mass and/or nipple discharge). When these factors were used to construct a model, the model performance according to the Akaike criterion was 1387.9, and the AUC was 0.82 (95% confidence interval: 0.76–0.87). Conclusion: In a resource-limited setting, the priority for a first mammogram should be patients with mass and/or nipple discharge, asymptomatic patients who are older or have high BMI, and women with a family history of BC.
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Avci E, Yilmaz M. Educational material for social marketing and behaviours linked to early detection of breast cancer. BRITISH JOURNAL OF NURSING (MARK ALLEN PUBLISHING) 2023; 32:S24-S32. [PMID: 36913329 DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2023.32.5.s24] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Social marketing is an effective tool to ensure a populationbased behaviour change for a healthy lifestyle. AIM The aim was to investigate the effects of breast cancer-related printed educational materials on women's behaviours related to early detection and diagnosis of breast cancer within the framework of social marketing. METHOD This pre-post test one-group study was conducted with 80 women in a family health centre. An interview form, printed educational materials and follow-up form were used to collect the study data. The data were collected at the baseline and through phone calls at the third month. RESULTS Of the women, 36% had never performed breast self-examination (BSE), 55% had never had clinical breast examination (CBE), and 41% had never had mammography. There were no differences between the measurements made at the baseline and at the third month in terms of performing BSE, and having CBE and mammography. CONCLUSION The importance of expanding social marketing approaches in terms of global health investments is emphasised. Adoption of positive health behaviours will lead to improvements in health status, as assessed through measures of morbidity and mortality status in cancer.
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- Emine Avci
- Nurse Manager, Kinik State Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
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- Professor in Public Health Nursing, Nursing Department, Health Sciences Faculty, Izmir Katip Celebi University, Turkey
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Mukherjee Das A, Shrivastav KD, Taneja N, Awasthi AA, Rashid S, Gogia A, Janardhanan R. Knowledge and awareness of breast cancer and breast self-examination among college-going female students in Delhi-NCR: a cross sectional study. HEALTH EDUCATION 2022. [DOI: 10.1108/he-10-2021-0133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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PurposeBreast cancer (BC) presents a major public health challenge world-over including India. While several risk-factors, early signs and symptoms of BC are known, the knowledge and awareness of this disease remains poor among the population. The present study aimed to determine the extent of knowledge and awareness of BC, its risk factors, early signs and symptoms and breast self-examination (BSE) practice as an early detection method among Indian college-going female students.Design/methodology/approachThe authors conducted a cross-sectional survey at a University in Delhi-NCR. Data on socio-demographic, knowledge and awareness of BC including BSE was collected using a pretested questionnaire. Chi-square test and logistic regression analysis was performed. All tests were two-sided and significance was set at p < 0.05.FindingsA total of 866 female students participated in the study with mean age of 22.32 (±0.146) years having mean body mass index (BMI) of 21.22 (±3.52). As high as 82.1% of the participants had heard of BC but while 74.8% thought early detection is possible, 70.7% believed BC cannot be prevented. Gene mutations (60.2%) were identified as a significant risk factor, while breast pain (61.4%) was commonly recognized as a sign of BC. Only 29.8% of students ever performed BSE. Increased odds of performing BSE (OR = 3.4) was found among students who recognized gene mutations as an important BC risk factor.Research limitations/implicationsKnowledge and awareness of BC including BSE among female college students were found to be below average. It is suggested that there is an urgent need for increasing BC awareness among young girls through workshops and mobile-health interventions.Practical implicationsThis study provides new information on the level of knowledge and awareness of BC risk factors, sign and symptoms and self-examination practice among young college girls. Moreover, this study advocates the need for design and implementation of a sustainable digital health model for active population BC screening, which is not being done currently.Social implicationsBC is a highly aggressive disease, which is now one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in India and world over. Although the knowledge of BC risk factors and its signs and symptoms have increased, the awareness of these elements among the general population at large is low and/or missing, especially in India. Furthermore, as a consequence of unorganized screening programs in the country, majority of women are presenting young with locally advanced disease. Understanding the existing level of knowledge and educating school, college and University students of the pertinent factors and screening practices such as BSE could drastically help in improving the self-screening and/or clinical examination rates. This could potentially lead to early detection and improved prognosis, thus ameliorating disease burden.Originality/valueThis study is one of the few studies conducted in India among young female college students belonging to non-medical backgrounds, delineating the level of knowledge and awareness of BC risk factors and signs and symptoms along with practice of early detection method such as BSE. The study has a considerable sample size and provides valuable evidence for a need to implement programs incorporating digital health models for accelerating awareness and screening of young girls in both rural and urban settings.
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Suwannaporn S, Chuemchit M. Breast Self-examination Among AKHA Women (Hill Tribe Group) in Chiang Rai, Thailand. J Immigr Minor Health 2021; 24:666-672. [PMID: 34283350 DOI: 10.1007/s10903-021-01246-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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The mortality rate of breast cancer has increased in worldwide and reported first rank of women cancer in Thailand. One an urgent concern of prevention and education on early detection is Breast Self-examination (BSE). This study aims to report the percentage of BSE and examine the associated factors with BSE among Akha women, the largest ethnic group in northern part of Thailand. A study was conducted with 296 Akha women by survey quantitative data. Descriptive statistic and Binary regression were used for analysis. The majority of the participants were 45-59 years old (51.70%), and illiterate (68.90%). The percentage of good BSE founded 19.60%. The participants who received breast information showed zero-point one three time more likely to report good BSE compared to those non receiving (OR 0.13; 95% CI 0.03-0.53). Factor of susceptibility, benefit of BSE, barrier of BSE, and BSE confident were association with BSE practice. Based on findings, we recommend implementing a new practical program such as BSE media in Akha Language to promote BSE in this ethnic group.
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- Sirinan Suwannaporn
- College of Public Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Institute Building 2, Phayathai Road, Patumwan, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand
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- College of Public Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, Institute Building 2, Phayathai Road, Patumwan, Bangkok, 10330, Thailand.
- Health and Social Sciences and Addiction Research Unit, Bangkok, Thailand.
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Yeshitila YG, Kassa GM, Gebeyehu S, Memiah P, Desta M. Breast self-examination practice and its determinants among women in Ethiopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0245252. [PMID: 33444380 PMCID: PMC7808636 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0245252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2020] [Accepted: 12/26/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The survival rate from breast cancer is lowest in African countries and the distribution of breast self-examination practice of and its determinants are not well investigated in Ethiopia. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis was designed to determine the pooled prevalence of breast self-examination and its associated factors among women in Ethiopia. METHODS Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guideline was followed for this systematic review and meta-analysis. The databases used were; PUBMED, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, CINAHL, African Journals Online, Dimensions and Summon per country online databases. Search terms used were; breast self-examination, breast cancer screening, early detection of breast cancer and Ethiopia. Joanna Briggs Institute Meta-Analysis of Statistics Assessment and Review Instrument (JBI-MAStARI) was used for critical appraisal of studies. The meta-analysis was conducted using STATA 15 software. The pooled meta-analysis was computed to present the pooled prevalence and relative risks (RRs) of the determinate factors with 95% confidence intervals (CIs). RESULTS We identified 2,637 studies, of which, 40 articles (with 17,820 participants) were eligible for inclusion in the final meta-analysis. The pooled estimate of breast self-examination in Ethiopia was 36.72% (95% CI: 29.90, 43.53). The regional distribution breast self-examination ranged from 21.2% (95% CI: 4.49, 37.91) in Tigray to 61.5% (95% CI: 53.98, 69.02) in Gambela region. The lowest prevalence of breast self-examination was observed among the general population (20.43% (95% CI: 14.13, 26.72)). Women who had non-formal educational status (OR = 0.4 (95% CI: 0.21, 0.77)), family history of breast cancer (OR = 2.04 (95% CI: 1.23, 3.39)), good knowledge of breast self-examination (OR = 4.8 (95% CI: 3.03, 7.6)) and favorable attitude toward breast self-examination (OR = 2.75, (95% CI: 1.66, 4.55)) were significantly associated with practice of breast self-examination. CONCLUSIONS Only a third of women in Ethiopia practiced breast examination despite WHO guidelines advocating for this practice among all women of reproductive age. Intervention programs should address the factors that are associated with breast self-examination. Population specific programs are needed to promote breast self-examination.
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- School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Science, Arba Minch University, Arba Minch, Ethiopia
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- Division of Epidemiology and Prevention: Institute of Human Virology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
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- Department of Midwifery, College of Health Science, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, Ethiopia
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