Asian Pac J Cancer P
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Asian Pac J Cancer P · Jan 2009
Breast cancer knowledge, risk factors and screening among adult Saudi women in a primary health care setting.
To assess level and determinants of knowledge about risk factors and utilization of screening methods used for breast cancer early detection among adult Saudi women in Al Hassa, KSA. ⋯ Included women, irrespective of their educational status, had knowledge deficits regarding breast cancer risk factors and underutilization of the recommended breast cancer screening. Several barriers are contributing to such knowledge deficits and screening behavior.