Impact of Low-Level Knowledge on Breast Cancer in Bangladeshi Patients during Medical Help Seeking

Authors

  • Khursheda Akhtar Assistant Professor, Community Medicine, National Institute of Preventive and Social Medicine, Mohakhali, Dhaka
  • Shamsun Nahar Assistant Professor, Oncology Department, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Bangladesh
  • Khodeza Akhtar Assistant Professor, Department of Conservative Dentistry

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/jom.v24i1.64900

Keywords:

Low level of knowledge, medical help seeking, Breast Cancer, Impacts

Abstract

Overall, knowledge on breast cancer acts as a decision maker for medical help seeking during disease diagnosis and treatment. With this study we determined the impact of knowledge on breast cancer and related causes. A cross sectional study was conducted among newly diagnosed breast cancer patients National Institute of Cancer Research and Hospital, Dhaka from July 2017-June 2018. Face to face interview was taken by pretested semi structured questionnaire asking every breast cancer woman regarding knowledge and practice on sign-symptom, Breast-Self-Examination and mammography. After symptom identification first consultation to health care provider was a critical point and homeopathy was the major mean of first consultation. Breast cancer patients did not know the symptoms might cause cancer and as well negligence also play a role in help seeking. Improved knowledge can increase awareness as well influence practice on Breast-Self-Examination. To overcome this problem massive program is needed for early diagnosis and treatment.

J MEDICINE 2023; 24: 23-27

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Published

2023-03-22

How to Cite

Akhtar, K. ., Nahar, S., & Akhtar, K. . (2023). Impact of Low-Level Knowledge on Breast Cancer in Bangladeshi Patients during Medical Help Seeking. Journal of Medicine, 24(1), 23–27. https://doi.org/10.3329/jom.v24i1.64900

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Vol. 24 No. 1 (2023)

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Original Articles

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