Determinants of breast cancer screening among women of reproductive age in sub-Saharan Africa: A multilevel analysis
This study uncovers a low prevalence of breast cancer screening in SSA countries, despite high associated mortality rates. Emphasizing the significance of targeted interventions, it highlights the crucial need to promote education and awareness regarding the benefits of breast cancer screening, particularly in light of the challenges faced by many women in the region.
Authors
- Beminate Lemma Seifu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9278-6826)
- Yohannes Mekuria Negussie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1332-670X)
- Zufan Alamrie Asmare (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-4003-207X)
- Bezawit Melak Fente (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-9574-2299)
- Angwach Abrham Asnake (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1398-6889)
- Fraol Daba Chinkey
Institutions
- Samara University (ET)
- Wolaita Sodo University (ET)
- Debre Tabor University (ET)
- Adama Science and Technology University (ET)
- University of Gondar (ET)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2024-12-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0312831
- Citations
- 5
- Primary Topic
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.41