Study of North Jordanian women's knowledge of breast cancer causes and medical imaging screening advantages

Abstract

Background: among both industrialized and developing nations, breast cancer is the most prevalent type of cancer among women. The purpose of this research project is to evaluate adult females in northern Jordan's level of awareness regarding breast cancer risk factors and potential causes. A link between certain variables and their comprehension of breast cancer risk factors was established, enabling us to take appropriate measures to increase women's awareness. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study using a self-administered questionnaire to assess the awareness of breast cancer risk factors, treatment beliefs, and screening practices among adult females in north Jordan. There was a scoring system used. IBM SPSS Statistics (Version 20.0) was used to conduct all statistical analyses. Results: Only 18.11% of participants (n = 201) reported having little understanding of breast cancer risk factors; 36.31% of participants (n = 403) reported having fair knowledge; and 45.58% of participants (n = 506) reported having a good grasp of breast cancer risk factors. Conclusion: The study's findings show that North Jordanian women are well informed about breast cancer and its potential causes. To improve females' knowledge of breast cancer, however, we advocate for the need for ongoing medical education programs.

Keywords

• Breast cancer knowledge
• Potential causes
• Mammogram
• Screening
• Jordan