Prevalence of Breast Cancer Risk Factors Among Female Nurses in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research Professionals - Year 2017, Vol 3, Issue 5
Abstract
Introduction: Breast cancer is the most common malignancy of women worldwide. It is the leading cause of female cancer related disability and mortality. Methodology: A across sectional Hospital-based descriptive design was conducted among 200 female nurses to assess Prevalence of Breast cancer risk factors among female nurses in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. Results: The study sample consists of 200 female nurses. Majority of participant aged between 20-28 Years, 18% have positive family history, 36.5% of them reporting age at menarche Less than or Equal to 12 Years and 35.5% use contraceptive. Conclusion: Steps such as education about breast cancer risk factor and screening methods are required to improve the heath states of the community.
Authors and Affiliations
Najlaa Samran Almutairi, Ali Ebrahim Ali Nooli, Abdulelah Ali Hamed Alqahtani, Saad Abdullah Mohammed Mufrrih, Dhafer Fayez Abdullah Alshehri, Hussam Murayh Mohammed Ali, Alshehri Essa Ali H, Ahmed Habib M Alnakhli, Meshref Abdullah A Alshehri, Ibrahim Mahmoud Ajwah, Yousef Alalawi
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