Challenges and opportunities for breast cancer early detection among rural dwelling women in Segamat District, Malaysia: A qualitative study

• Main Authors: Schliemann, Desiree, Hoe, Wilfred Mok Kok, Mohan, Devi, Allotey, Pascale, Reidpath, Daniel D., Tan, Min Min, Taib, Nur Aishah Mohd, Donnelly, Michael, Su, Tin Tin
• Format: Article
• Published: Public Library of Science 2022
• Subjects: RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine; RC0254 Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology (including Cancer)
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/46279/; https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0267308

IntroductionBreast cancer patients in low- and middle-income countries often present at an advanced stage. This qualitative study elicited views regarding the challenges and opportunities for breast cancer screening and early detection among women in a low-income semi-rural community in Segamat dist...