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Enhancing clinical breast examination (CBE) uptake: insights from women in northeastern Peninsular Malaysia [PDF]

PeerJ
Background Clinical breast examination (CBE) is an important component of an early detection strategy for breast cancer in settings where organized screening coverage is limited.
Nik Rosmawati Nik Husain, Mohd Khairul Hanan Mohd Wajiah, Nani Draman, Razlina Abdul Rahman, Jamilah Al-Muhammady Mohammad, Mahaneem Mohamed, Wan Zainira Wan Zain   +6 more
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Description of knowledge and Attitudes Breast Self-Examination (BSE) in Women of Fertile Age in the Kalumbuk District

Journal of Midwifery, 2021
Breast cancer (Ca Mamae)  is a major health problem in Indonesia and the world. One of the causes of this disease can’t be cured when found in the advanced stage.
Yulizawati Yulizawati, Hardisman Hardisman, Filda Filda   +2 more
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Breast cancer screening behavior and its associated factors in female employees in South Khorasan

Journal of Education and Health Promotion, 2021
BACKGROUND: Breast cancer is a preventable disease, using three secondary preventive methods of mammography, clinical breast examination (CBE), and breast self-examination (BSE) that can lead to early detection of breast cancer.
Zoya Tahergorabi, Mahyar Mohammadifard, Fatemeh Salmani, Mitra Moodi   +3 more
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Comparing the performance of three modalities of breast cancer screening within a combined programme targeting at-risk women in Indonesia: An implementation study

Global Public Health, 2023
Although mammography is the gold standard for breast cancer screening, the World Health Organization recommends clinical breast examination (CBE) as the preferred early detection method in countries with limited resources. However, its effectiveness as a
Lina Choridah, Ajeng Viska Icanervilia, Anggraeni Ayu Rengganis, Jarir At Thobari, Maarten J. Postma, Antoinette D.I. van Asselt   +5 more
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Factors associated with breast cancer screening intention in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal.

PLoS ONE, 2021
BackgroundBreast cancer burden is increasing in low-income countries (LICs). Increasing incidence and delayed presentation of breast cancer are mainly responsible for this burden.
Divya Bhandari, Akira Shibanuma, Junko Kiriya, Suzita Hirachan, Ken Ing Cherng Ong, Masamine Jimba   +5 more
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Factors associated with the uptake of clinical breast examination among women of reproductive age in Lesotho: analysis of a national survey

BMC Cancer, 2023
Background In low-resource settings with weak health systems, the WHO recommends clinical breast examination (CBE) as the most cost-effective breast screening modality for women. Evidence shows that biennial CBE leads to significant downstaging of breast
Agani Afaya, Timothy Tienbia Laari, Abdul Aziz Seidu, Richard Adongo Afaya, Silas Selorm Daniels-Donkor, Vida Nyagre Yakong, Bright Opoku Ahinkorah   +6 more
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Exploring factors associated with breast cancer screening among women aged 15 - 49 years in Lesotho

The Pan African Medical Journal, 2021
INTRODUCTION: Breast cancer is associated with serious morbidity, low quality of life and mortality. Prevention through early screening remains one of the most optimal strategies against breast cancer.
Kanono Thabane, Yolisa Mashologu, Lehana Thabane   +2 more
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Estimating disparities in breast cancer screening programs towards mortality, case fatality, and DALYs across BRICS-plus

BMC Medicine, 2023
Background Numerous studies over the past four decades have revealed that breast cancer screening (BCS) significantly reduces breast cancer (BC) mortality.
Sumaira Mubarik, Saima Shakil Malik, Zhang Yanran, Eelko Hak, Nawsherwan, Fang Wang, Chuanhua Yu   +6 more
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Breast examination as a cost-effective screening tool in a clinical practice setting in Ibadan, Nigeria

African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine, 2013
Background: Breast cancer is a disease of public health importance. It results in high morbidity and mortality in women worldwide. The high morbidity and mortality from breast cancer can be decreased by measures targeted at early detection such as ...
Adetola M. Ogunbode, Akinola A. Fatiregun, Olayinka O. Ogunbode, Lawrence A. Adebusoye   +3 more
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Women's Awareness Level on Breast Self-Examination

Northwestern Medical Journal, 2021
Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the level of awareness, regarding the importance of breast self examination (BSE), clinical breast examination (CBE) and mammography, and the effects of education on these issues among patients who applied ...
Nurcan Akbaş Güneş, Cenk Aypak, Çağla Özdemir, Suleyman Gorpelioglu   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source