Association between nutrient contents of foods and occurrence of breast cancer, a case-control study
Other Title(s)
دراسة ارتباط ما بين مكونات الغذاء و الإصابة بمرض سرطان الثدي مقارنة بالأشخاص الأصحاء
Joint Authors
Jawzali, Jwan Ibrahim
Salai, Jangi Shawkat
Source
Kufa Journal for Nursing Sciences
Issue
Vol. 7, Issue 1 (30 Apr. 2017), pp.92-115, 24 p.
Publisher
University of Kufa Faculty of Nursing \
Publication Date
2017-04-30
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
24
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective: The study conducted to identify association of nutrient contents of foods with occurrence of breast cancer compares to control group.
Design: It is descriptive (analytic case-control study).
Interview questionnaire was used to collect data of; socio-demographic properties, reproductive history, familial cancer history, and life style factors included indices of obesity, and diet history data to calculate intake of; energy, macronutrient, vitamins and minerals by quantitative food frequency questionnaire.
Methodology: The study included ( ) women with diagnosed breast cancer, and ( ) controls women free from all types of cancer attending Rizgary and Hawler teaching hospital / Erbil / Iraq , from the period of st April to July .
Statistical analysis included Descriptive statistic, and logistic regression analysis Results: The results showed significant increase in the risk of breast cancer by; low income and low awareness, family history of cancer, and higher intake than controls of; energy, digestible and high glycemic load carbohydrates, saturated fats, cholesterol, vitamins; thiamin, and cholecalciferol and minerals; phosphors, sodium zinc, manganese, and selenium.
While primary education level act as significant protective factor in addition to slight protective effect of; vitamins K (naphthoquinones), insoluble fiber and (beans and tea) as foods.
Conclusion: High dietary intake of rich energy nutrients, and salty foods could cause; oxidative stress , hormone disturbance and associate with breast cancer risk .
Low and safe levels of dietary micro-nutrients and their blood homeostasis may decrease tissues damage and risk of breast cancer.
Recommendations: The study recommended implementation nutritional status assessment and nutritional educational program by nutritional specialized nurses, and nutritionists.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Jawzali, Jwan Ibrahim& Salai, Jangi Shawkat. 2017. Association between nutrient contents of foods and occurrence of breast cancer, a case-control study. Kufa Journal for Nursing Sciences،Vol. 7, no. 1, pp.92-115.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-779961
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Jawzali, Jwan Ibrahim& Salai, Jangi Shawkat. Association between nutrient contents of foods and occurrence of breast cancer, a case-control study. Kufa Journal for Nursing Sciences Vol. 7, no. 1 (Jan. / Apr. 2017), pp.92-115.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-779961
American Medical Association (AMA)
Jawzali, Jwan Ibrahim& Salai, Jangi Shawkat. Association between nutrient contents of foods and occurrence of breast cancer, a case-control study. Kufa Journal for Nursing Sciences. 2017. Vol. 7, no. 1, pp.92-115.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-779961
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 111-115
Record ID
BIM-779961