The effect of knowledge on uptake of breast cancer prevention modalities among women in Kyadondo County, Uganda

Abstract Background Breast cancer, the third most frequent cancer of women is preventable through knowledge on breast self-examination. Of the 44% of women diagnosed with breast cancer at the Uganda Cancer Institute, only 22% go for check-up in less than three months. This study explored the effect...

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Main Authors: Christine Atuhairwe, Dinah Amongin, Elly Agaba, Steven Mugarura, Ivan M. Taremwa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-02-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-018-5183-5