Background: Cervical cancer is the third most common cancer attacking women globally, and the second in Eastern Africa where Rwanda is located. Regular screening is an effective prevention approach for cervical cancer. Despite that, the screening rate for cervical cancer in Africa is estimated between 10% and 70%, with a number of barriers.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Au Rwanda, le cancer du sein est une grande préoccupation pour la santé des femmes puisque la plupart des diagnostics sont faits à un stade avancé de la maladie. On sait pourtant que les pratiques de dépistage du cancer du sein permettent d'accélérer le diagnostic.
Objectif: Évaluer les facteurs qui influencent les pratiques de dépistage du cancer du sein chez les femmes en âge de procréer habitant le district de Kayonza, au Rwanda.
Introduction: Breast cancer in Rwanda is a major concern for women's health, as most breast cancer diagnoses are made at an advanced stage. Yet, diagnosis can be done early with breast cancer screening practices.
Aim: To assess factors influencing breast cancer screening practices among women of reproductive age in South Kayonza District of Rwanda.