Risk Factors Associated with Breast Cancer among Women in Iraq: A Case-Control Study
The majority of participants had at least one risk factor for Breast cancer and had low knowledge; consequently, emphasize the role of breast cancer early detection program in healthcare facilities, regular training of doctors and healthcare professionals who work in the program with respects of updates. Elevating women's awareness regarding Breast cancer risk factors, lifestyle modification, importance of early detection, self-examination, and regular visits to healthcare facilities for routine breast examinations through educational campaigns, sharing health messages by using social media and healthcare professionals, also by sharing educational materials like posters. Community campaigns for detecting women at high risk for Breast cancer to give them special attention according to their risk profile. Further high-quality research in genetic concern, environmental factors, and our daily diet.
Authors
- Farah Mohammed Hassan
Institutions
- University of Alkafeel (IQ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
- Published
- 2025-05-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.31557/apjcp.2025.26.5.1701
- Primary Topic
- Diverse Scientific Research Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00