Samer Alkarak, Ahmed M Badheeb, Ali Al-Dowais, Hessa Alhabes, Khaled Almahwiti, Abdelaziz A Aman, Mana A Alhajlan, Islam Seada, Sarah A Alshamrani, Bassam Alhussein
Background Early detection of breast cancer is crucial for effective treatment and minimizing mortality, requiring effective screening methods like self-examination, clinical examination, and mammography. However, not all women in Saudi Arabia comply with these examinations, and studies examining its practice and barriers of low uptake are scant. The aim of this study is to investigate factors influencing breast cancer screening behavior among women in Saudi Arabia. Methods This cross-sectional study involving 806 women from October to November 2022 used an online questionnaire for the data collection process, including questions about demographic characteristics, awareness assessment, breast cancer screening behavior, symptoms, risk factors, and screening programs...
April 2024: Curēus