Breast cancer screening uptake and its associated factors among women in Ghana: evidence from the 2022 Demographic and Health Survey
The study reveals low participation in breast cancer screening in Ghana, with notable regional disparities. Major factors associated with breast cancer screening included women's age, level of education, wealth index, religious affiliation, employment status, health insurance coverage, recent health facility visits, media exposure, place of residence and region. Culturally and religiously sensitive screening interventions are essential for addressing regional and religious variations. Expanding Ghana's national health insurance to cover breast cancer screening will enhance access. Awareness campaigns, conducted through both traditional and digital platforms, are crucial for boosting participation.
Authors
- Abdul‐Aziz Seidu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9734-9054)
- Florence Gyembuzie Wongnaah
- Qorinah Estiningtyas Sakilah Adnani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4625-4861)
- Rebecca Peniel Storph (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6800-7837)
- Bright Opoku Ahinkorah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7415-895X)
- Richard Gyan Aboagye (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3498-2909)
Institutions
- University of Cape Coast (GH)
- University of Health and Allied Sciences (GH)
- Karolinska Institutet (SE)
- UNSW Sydney (AU)
- Takoradi Technical University (GH)
- James Cook University (AU)
- Padjadjaran University (ID)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Archives of Public Health
- Published
- 2025-10-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13690-025-01741-x
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.05