The prevalence of risk factors among women diagnosed with breast cancer
Joint Authors
al-Sawir, Abir
Yaqub, Fatimah
Muhammad, Najah
Source
Issue
Vol. 25, Issue 4 (31 Dec. 2003), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
King Hamad University Hospital
Publication Date
2003-12-31
Country of Publication
Bahrain
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Background: Breast cancer is a leading cause of death among women.
Certain factors are associated with breast cancer.
Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of selected risk factors for breast cancer in female patients attending Salmaniya Medical Complex (Oncology Clinic).
To identify the stage and size of the tumor at which the cancer is first diagnosed.
Methods: Ninety-three breast cancer patients attending the Oncology clinic during the month of January 1995 were interviewed.
Information obtained included personal characteristics, diagnostic criteria, menstrual history, Obstetric and Gynecology history and history of cancer.
Information was analyzed by “Excess” computer package.
Results: Most cases were in the age group 41-60 years.
The age at menarche in 76% of study population was at or below 13 years.
The age of natural menopause was between 41-50 years.
The average size of the tumor was 5.5 cm.
Eighty percent of women reported breast-feeding their children.
Sixty percent of the patients have never used oral contraceptive pills in their lives.
Only 8 cases (9%) had positive family history of breast cancer.
Fifteen percent had their first full term pregnancy above 35 years of age.
Conclusion: In this study 53% of patients were between 41-60 years.
The majority of patients were married and multiparous.
Eighty percent of patients breast-fed their offspring more than one year and 60% never used oral contraceptive pills.
The size of tumor at presentation was smaller among women with high level of education compared to those with low level of education.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Sawir, Abir& Yaqub, Fatimah& Muhammad, Najah. 2003. The prevalence of risk factors among women diagnosed with breast cancer. Bahrain Medical Bulletin،Vol. 25, no. 4, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Sawir, Abir…[et al.]. The prevalence of risk factors among women diagnosed with breast cancer. Bahrain Medical Bulletin Vol. 25, no. 4 (Dec. 2003), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Sawir, Abir& Yaqub, Fatimah& Muhammad, Najah. The prevalence of risk factors among women diagnosed with breast cancer. Bahrain Medical Bulletin. 2003. Vol. 25, no. 4, pp.1-7.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes appendix : p. 5-7
Record ID
BIM-602663