Factors Associated With Uptake of Breast Cancer Screening Among Catholic Nuns in Lake Zone, Tanzania

Conclusion: A study found a low uptake of breast cancer screening among Catholic nuns. This highlights the need for breast health intervention programs within religious congregations to address misconceptions and promote early detection.

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Main Authors: Gotfrida Marandu, Rose Laisser, Kija Malale, Peter Rambau
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2024-01-01
Series:International Journal of Breast Cancer
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2024/5024392
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spelling doaj-art-bf2bc8430ce64adc8ac43243db15392c2025-02-03T11:28:29ZengWileyInternational Journal of Breast Cancer2090-31892024-01-01202410.1155/2024/5024392Factors Associated With Uptake of Breast Cancer Screening Among Catholic Nuns in Lake Zone, TanzaniaGotfrida Marandu0Rose Laisser1Kija Malale2Peter Rambau3Archbishop Anthony Mayala School of NursingArchbishop Anthony Mayala School of NursingArchbishop Anthony Mayala School of NursingDepartment of PathologyConclusion: A study found a low uptake of breast cancer screening among Catholic nuns. This highlights the need for breast health intervention programs within religious congregations to address misconceptions and promote early detection.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2024/5024392
spellingShingle Gotfrida Marandu
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Factors Associated With Uptake of Breast Cancer Screening Among Catholic Nuns in Lake Zone, Tanzania
International Journal of Breast Cancer
title Factors Associated With Uptake of Breast Cancer Screening Among Catholic Nuns in Lake Zone, Tanzania
title_full Factors Associated With Uptake of Breast Cancer Screening Among Catholic Nuns in Lake Zone, Tanzania
title_fullStr Factors Associated With Uptake of Breast Cancer Screening Among Catholic Nuns in Lake Zone, Tanzania
title_full_unstemmed Factors Associated With Uptake of Breast Cancer Screening Among Catholic Nuns in Lake Zone, Tanzania
title_short Factors Associated With Uptake of Breast Cancer Screening Among Catholic Nuns in Lake Zone, Tanzania
title_sort factors associated with uptake of breast cancer screening among catholic nuns in lake zone tanzania
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2024/5024392
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