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Understanding breast cancer causes: insights from Jordanian women's awareness
Ghaith B Heilat1, Tahani Alwidyan2, Amjad Z Alrosan2
1Department of General Surgery and Urology, Faculty of Medicine, The Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan.
Objective:
To evaluate the awareness and understanding of breast cancer (BC) etiology among Jordanian women and identify associated demographic factors.
Materials And Methods:
A multiregional cross-sectional survey of 381 women was conducted via online snowball sampling. BC knowledge was assessed using a translated version of the Breast Cancer Awareness Measure. Statistical analyses included univariate and bivariate tests, followed by a multivariate ordinal logistic regression to adjust for potential confounders.
Results:
Only 39.9% of participants demonstrated proficient comprehension of BC etiology. Knowledge correlated significantly with age, marital status, and expertise (p < 0.05). Awareness was highest among single pharmacy students; notably, 64.8% were single pharmacy students, potentially inflating overall scores. A misconception was identified: 66.1% believed a diagnosis in one breast reduces risk in the other. Age 41-50 (OR = 5.23) and holding a diploma (OR = 0.09) were significant predictors of knowledge compared to postgraduates, while marital status was not significant in the model.
Conclusions:
Educational backgrounds significantly influence breast cancer awareness among Jordanian women. There is an urgent need for targeted, community-based training programs to address persistent clinical misconceptions and knowledge gaps, specifically focusing on married women and individuals working or studying in non-medical fields, to improve overall public health standards nationwide.
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