Breast cancer screening in semi-rural Malaysia: Utilisation and barriers

• Main Authors: Mohan, Devi, Su, Tin Tin, Donnelly, Michael, Hoe, Wilfred Mok Kok, Schliemann, Desiree, Tan, Min Min, Reidpath, Daniel, Mohd Taib, Nur Aishah, Allotey, Pascale
• Format: Article
• Published: MDPI 2021
• Subjects: GE Environmental Sciences; RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine; RC0254 Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology (including Cancer)
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/34230/

Breast cancer (BC) is the commonest cancer in Malaysia. Delayed diagnosis is a significant cause of BC mortality in the country. Early diagnosis and screening are vital strategies in mortality reduction. This study assessed the level of utilisation and barriers for breast self-examination (BSE), cli...