TITLE:
Level of Knowledge Regarding Breast Cancer among Women in the Commune of Parakou in 2021
AUTHORS:
Luc Valère Codjo Brun, Yessito Corine Nadège Houehanou-Sonou, Nukunté David Lionel Togbenon, Marie-Claire Assomption Oloufoudi Balle Pognon, Ludwine Ghislaine Fifamè Padonou, Falilath Seidou, Kabibou Salifou, Marie Thérèse Akele Akpo
KEYWORDS:
Knowledge, Factors Associated, Breast Cancer, Women, Parakou (Benin)
JOURNAL NAME:
Advances in Breast Cancer Research,
Vol.12 No.1,
January
6,
2023
ABSTRACT: Background: Women well-informed regarding breast cancer are often most conscious
about their breast health and would therefore seek medical attention when
detecting the initial symptoms. Objective: This study sought to identify
factors associated with a good level of knowledge regarding breast cancer among
women in the commune of Parakou in 2021. Method: This was a prospective
cross-sectional study with descriptive and analytical purposes, carried out
from June 5 to August 5, 2022, among women residing in the first district of
the commune of Parakou. A pre-designed questionnaire set up with the
Kobotoolbox server was used for data collection through a cluster survey
sampling technique. Pearson’s chi-square test was implemented to determine
associations between variables. Result: A total of 630 women were included in this study. The prevalence of
women well-informed about breast cancer was 21.75% (95% CI = [18.70 - 25.13]).
Factors associated with good knowledge regarding breast cancer were age group (p-value
Conclusion:
Several women remain unaware of breast cancer in the commune of Parakou. A huge
effort is still needed to increase the level of coverage of information
regarding breast cancer and its prevention methods.