The Role of Cancer Charities in Breast Cancer Prevention in Iran

A. Nahvijou, M. Mohagheghi, Massoumeh Guiti, Afssoun Mahouri, Nafisseh Fathnia Tabari, Fatemeh Raesspour, Roghayeh Abedi, Azin Rabiean, F. Khaleghi, Leili Rezaei, Rana Barazandeh, M. mousavinezhad, Ali Akbar Khazen, Parisa Ahmadian, K. Zendehdel
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Background: Cancer is a significant public health problem, and its burden is increasing globally, especially in low- and middle-income countries. Cancer charities, alongside the government, could address health issues based on their goals. We studied the activities of cancer charities related to breast cancer (BC) prevention in Iran. Methods: We designed a situational analysis study. We abstracted the cancer charities’ objectives that were members of the “Iran Cancer National Network of NGOs and Charities (IRCNNC).” We also searched for their international activities. We reviewed the BC prevention programs conducted by Iranian cancer charities and collected their data and information regarding BC awareness and screening. Results: Overall, 43 charities were an active member of the IRCNNC and were engaged in 6 areas, including 1) financial and non-financial supports, 2) providing medical services, 3) providing accommodation to companions of the patients traveling from other cities, 4) supplying infrastructure and medical equipment to cancer hospitals, 5) conducting scientific and research activities, and 6) running educational and awareness campaigns. Most actions were on financial and non-financial supports. Seven charities are a member of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). Five charities reported their movement on BC prevention. Conclusion: Most charities did not document their prevention programs and did not follow an organized screening program. Training and capacity building is needed to support the cancer charities for the evidence-based cancer prevention program.
癌症慈善机构在伊朗预防乳腺癌中的作用
背景:癌症是一个重大的公共卫生问题,其负担正在全球范围内增加,特别是在低收入和中等收入国家。癌症慈善机构和政府可以根据自己的目标来解决健康问题。我们研究了伊朗与乳腺癌(BC)预防有关的癌症慈善活动。方法:设计情境分析研究。我们将“伊朗癌症非政府组织和慈善机构全国网络(IRCNNC)”的成员作为癌症慈善机构的目标进行了抽象。我们还搜索了他们的国际活动。我们审查了伊朗癌症慈善机构开展的BC预防项目,并收集了他们关于BC意识和筛查的数据和信息。结果:总体而言,43家慈善机构是IRCNNC的活跃成员,从事6个领域,包括1)财政和非财政支持,2)提供医疗服务,3)为来自其他城市的患者的同伴提供住宿,4)为癌症医院提供基础设施和医疗设备,5)开展科学研究活动,6)开展教育和宣传活动。大多数行动涉及财政和非财政支助。七个慈善机构是国际癌症控制联盟(UICC)的成员。五个慈善机构报告了他们在预防BC方面的行动。结论:大多数慈善机构没有记录他们的预防项目,也没有遵循有组织的筛查项目。需要培训和能力建设来支持癌症慈善机构以证据为基础的癌症预防项目。
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