Exploration of BarriErs to BrEast-sElf Examination and awarEnEss. a rEviEw

Abstract

Background: Early detection of breast cancer is of great importance to improve women’s health and to decrease the cost related to cancer death. Therefore, recognition of variables related to breast cancer screening behaviors is necessary. Objectives of this study were to explore the barriers to breast self-examination (BSE) performance, and to characterize the demographic and cognitive factors associated with their breast cancer screening behavior.