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This review aims to assess the capacity of Nigeria's health system to implement organized breast cancer screening.

March 1, 2026JCO Global OncologyOpen Access

Prospects for Population-Based Breast Cancer Screening in Nigeria: An Integrative Literature Review

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This review aims to assess the capacity of Nigeria's health system to implement organized breast cancer screening.
Conducted an integrative literature review on breast cancer screening in Nigeria.
Searched multiple databases for relevant studies and articles.
Employed the Wilson-Jungner framework for narrative synthesis of findings.
Forty-four papers were reviewed, indicating a lack of access to diagnostic facilities.
Cultural, religious, and socioeconomic barriers negatively impact screening utilization.
High out-of-pocket costs hinder diagnosis and treatment for many households.
There is a need for cost-effective investments in health infrastructure and training.

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Integrative literature review reveals barriers to effective breast cancer screening in Nigeria, suggesting improvements are necessary.

Akindoju et al. (2026) studied this question.

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