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Breast Ironing from the Perspective of Transcultural Nursing by Madeleine Leininger: A Narrative Review.
Nurs Rep
November 2024
Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, University of Valladolid, Av. Ramón y Cajal, 7, 47005 Valladolid, Spain.
(1) Background: This article addresses the harmful traditional practice of breast ironing, which primarily affects girls and adolescents in several countries, particularly in Cameroon. The practice involves applying heat and pressure to developing breasts to delay their growth, with the goal of protecting girls from sexual abuse, early pregnancy, and forced marriages. While culturally accepted, breast ironing has severe physical, psychological, and social consequences, including damage to mammary glands, pain, infections, and potential long-term health complications.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCancer awareness across borders: a comparative study of internet search trends for breast and prostate cancer in Europe and Turkey.
BMC Cancer
December 2024
Department of Radiation Oncology, Health Sciences University Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital, Tevfik Saglam Street, Bakirkoy-Istanbul, 34140, Turkey.
Objectives: The governments and private organizations strongly support cancer awareness campaigns. It remains unknown whether the campaigns during the awareness months have the same effect in every country. This study aims to compare the impact of awareness campaigns conducted in October for breast cancer and September for prostate cancer on internet search trends among the most populous European countries and Turkey.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe Impact of a Randomized Community-Based Intervention on the Awareness of Women Residing in Lebanon Toward Breast Cancer, Cervical Cancer, and Intimate Hygiene.
Healthcare (Basel)
December 2024
Department of Biology, Faculty of Arts & Sciences, University of Balamand, Dekouaneh Campus, Sin-el-Fil P.O. Box 55251, Lebanon.
Background/objectives: Women's health represents an integral component of public health. With breast cancer being the first worldwide and cervical cancer the fourth most common cancer among women, and while habits of intimate hygiene remain mediocre, it is crucial to address these issues. We aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a community-based intervention on the knowledge and preventive measures (K&P) of women toward breast cancer, cervical cancer, and intimate hygiene.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBreaking barriers: improving mammography screening accessibility and quality of care for breast cancer women with disabilities in Saudi Arabia.
Front Oncol
November 2024
Department of Radiological Sciences, College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Introduction: Breast cancer screening remains pivotal in early detection and intervention. However, disparities persist, particularly among women with disabilities, necessitating a comprehensive understanding of their screening practices. This study aims to investigate breast cancer screening behaviours in Saudi women with disabilities.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFChallenges and Innovations in Breast Cancer Screening in India: A Review of Epidemiological Trends and Diagnostic Strategies.
Int J Breast Cancer
November 2024
Department of Radiodiagnosis, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research 442001, Wardha, Maharashtra, India.
The intricate terrain of breast cancer (BC) in India is examined in this review, which also looks at screening techniques, geographical differences, epidemiological trends, and obstacles to early diagnosis. BC has a major impact in India, especially on women. The research examines data from 2014 to 2024 and finds that, although overall cancer rates are declining, there has been a noticeable increase in BC cases.
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