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ORIGINAL RESEARCH article

Front. Oncol.
Sec. Breast Cancer
Volume 14 - 2024 | doi: 10.3389/fonc.2024.1398061

Breaking Barriers: Improving Mammography Screening Accessibility and Quality of Care for Breast Cancer Women with Disabilities in Saudi Arabia

Provisionally accepted
Huda AL Mohammed Huda AL Mohammed *
  • Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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    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 behaviors in Saudi women with disabilities.A cross-sectional study conducted in Saudi Arabia surveyed 307 women with disabilities, evaluating their screening frequency, knowledge of mammography, disability types, and duration.The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) was employed for data analysis.The study found that 70.4% of participants had irregular breast cancer screenings, and 92.5% lacked tailored information on breast cancer screening. The primary sources of information were support groups (59.3%) and healthcare professionals (25.4%). Significant associations were observed between education levels and awareness of the importance of mammography and the increased risk of breast cancer in individuals with disabilities. Notably, participants with higher education levels demonstrated greater awareness.The findings highlight substantial gaps in breast cancer screening practices and knowledge among Saudi women with disabilities. There is a critical need for tailored educational programs, accessible information, and targeted awareness campaigns to address these disparities. Enhancing the accessibility of screening services and information for this demographic is essential for improving healthcare equity and outcomes.

    Keywords: Mammography, screening, accessibility, breast cancer, disabilities, Saudi Arabia

    Received: 22 Mar 2024; Accepted: 10 Sep 2024.

    Copyright: © 2024 AL Mohammed. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

    * Correspondence: Huda AL Mohammed, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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