Level of Knowledge Regarding Breast Cancer among Women in the Commune of Parakou in 2021

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AuteurBRUN, LUC VALERE CODJO
AuteurHOUEHANOU SONOU, YESSITO CORINE NADEGE
AuteurTOGBENON, NUKUNTE DAVID LIONEL
AuteurBALLE POGNON, MARIE CLAIRE ASSOMPTION OLOUFOUDI
AuteurPADONOU, LUDWINE GHISLAINE FIFAME
AuteurSEIDOU, FALILATOU
AuteurSALIFOU, KABIBOU
AuteurAKELE AKPO, MARIE THERESE M
Date d'ajout2026-06-02T16:06:57Z
Date de disponibilite2026-06-02T16:06:57Z
Date de publication2023
ResumeBackground: Women well-informed regarding breast cancer are often most conscious about their breast health and would therefore seek medical attention when detecting the initial symptoms. Objective: This study sought to identify factors associated with a good level of knowledge regarding breast cancer among women in the commune of Parakou in 2021. Method: This was a prospective cross-sectional study with descriptive and analytical purposes, carried out from June 5 to August 5, 2022, among women residing in the first district of the commune of Parakou. A pre-designed questionnaire set up with the Kobotoolbox server was used for data collection through a cluster survey sampling technique. Pearson’s chi-square test was implemented to determine associations between variables. Result: A total of 630 women were included in this study. The prevalence of women well-informed about breast cancer was 21.75% (95% CI = [18.70 - 25.13]). Factors associated with good knowledge regarding breast cancer were age group (p-value < 0.001), school level (p-value < 0.001), occupation (p-value < 0.001), and regular attendance at a health facility (p-value < 0.001). Conclusion: Several women remain unaware of breast cancer in the commune of Parakou. A huge effort is still needed to increase the level of coverage of information regarding breast cancer and its prevention methods
DOI10.4236/abcr.2023.121001
Autre identifiantBECDB-12973
URIhttps://dspace.uac.bj/handle/123456789/11175
Languefr
Fait partie deAdvances in Breast Cancer Research
SujetKnowledge
SujetFactors associated
SujetBreast cancer
SujetWomen
SujetParakou (Benin)
TitreLevel of Knowledge Regarding Breast Cancer among Women in the Commune of Parakou in 2021
TypeArticle

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