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The study aims to assess the delay in hospital presentation among breast cancer patients and identify contributing factors in Eastern Ethiopia.

January 25, 2026Open Access

Delayed Presentation to the Hospital and Its Contributing Factors Among Patients with Breast Cancer in Harar, Eastern Ethiopia: A Facility-based Cross-sectional Study

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MAMezgebu AtaleleHaramaya University AAAskual AssefaHaramaya University BMBurka MohammedsaniHaramaya University

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This cross-sectional study identifies factors contributing to delayed presentation in breast cancer patients, highlighting implications for health awareness initiatives.

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The study aims to assess the delay in hospital presentation among breast cancer patients and identify contributing factors in Eastern Ethiopia.
Conducted a cross-sectional study at Hiwot-Fana Comprehensive Specialized University Hospital.
Analyzed data from newly diagnosed breast cancer patients between January 2022 to June 2023.
Used a structured tool for data collection, followed by analysis with SPSS version 26 and logistic regression.
76.7% of patients presented after 3 months of symptoms, with a median presentation time of 6 months.
84% of patients were diagnosed with advanced-stage breast cancer.
Factors associated with delay included rural residence, illiteracy, painless lumps, travel distance, and traditional medicine use.

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Atalele et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6975b4fd5a65d392b01e5bef https://doi.org/10.11648/j.mls.20260201.12

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This cross-sectional study identifies factors contributing to delayed presentation in breast cancer patients, highlighting implications for health awareness initiatives.

Delayed Presentation to the Hospital and Its Contributing Factors Among Patients with Breast Cancer in Harar, Eastern Ethiopia: A Facility-based Cross-sectional Study

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Delayed Presentation to the Hospital and Its Contributing Factors Among Patients with Breast Cancer in Harar, Eastern Ethiopia: A Facility-based Cross-sectional Study

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