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June 28, 2026Konuralp Tıp DergisiOpen Access

Early Detection Behaviors of Breast Cancer Among Middle-Aged and Older Women Attending a Hospital

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KYKübra YazıcıMÇMahcube Çubukçu

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Cross-sectional study evaluates breast cancer awareness and screening practices in women aged 40-69, indicating significant gaps in mammography participation.

Key Points

  • The study aims to assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding breast cancer and early detection among women aged 40-69.
  • Cross-sectional study with 384 women aged 40-69 from outpatient clinics.
  • Data collected through face-to-face interviews using a pre-prepared form.
  • Statistical analyses conducted using Chi-Square, Mann-Whitney U test, and Logistic Regression.
  • 75% of participants know breast cancer can be diagnosed early.
  • 60.9% of women had undergone mammography at least once in their lifetime.
  • Factors influencing mammography included education from healthcare professionals (OR=2.09; 95% CI=1.19-3.65) and previous clinical breast examination (OR=4.97; 95% CI=2.79-8.84).

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Yazıcı et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a40b99561bb0a67205c5c33https://doi.org/10.18521/ktd.1812949
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