Factors Associated with Delay in Breast Cancer Presentation at the Only Oncology Center in North East Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Anissa Mohammed, Foziya Mohammed Hussien, Zinet Abegaz, Hussien Endris Assen

Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare · 2021 · 27 citations · 30 references

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Abstract

Delays to seek treatment is generally high in our study. Age, educational status, occupation, residence, visiting traditional healer, and absence of lump in under armpit were significant factors for delayed presentation. Intervention programs focusing on reducing delayed presentation should be employed.

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