[HTML][HTML] Myths and misconceptions of breast cancer in the Pakistani population
S Khan, S Jalees, Z Jabeen, M Khan, RH Qadri… - Cureus, 2023 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
S Khan, S Jalees, Z Jabeen, M Khan, RH Qadri, H Adnan, BS Khan, AH Khan
Cureus, 2023•ncbi.nlm.nih.govBackground Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent types of cancer in the female
population. The cultural diversity, religious beliefs, myths, and misinformation regarding the
disease contribute to diagnostic delays and enhanced burden on the healthcare system.
This study aimed to ascertain the extent of knowledge and prevalence of erroneous beliefs
and misconceptions regarding breast cancer among Pakistani women belonging to diverse
socioeconomic and educational backgrounds.
population. The cultural diversity, religious beliefs, myths, and misinformation regarding the
disease contribute to diagnostic delays and enhanced burden on the healthcare system.
This study aimed to ascertain the extent of knowledge and prevalence of erroneous beliefs
and misconceptions regarding breast cancer among Pakistani women belonging to diverse
socioeconomic and educational backgrounds.
Abstract
Background
Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent types of cancer in the female population. The cultural diversity, religious beliefs, myths, and misinformation regarding the disease contribute to diagnostic delays and enhanced burden on the healthcare system. This study aimed to ascertain the extent of knowledge and prevalence of erroneous beliefs and misconceptions regarding breast cancer among Pakistani women belonging to diverse socioeconomic and educational backgrounds.
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