Clinical breast examination and its associated factors among reproductive age women in Ghana: multilevel logistic regression analysis

2024

Factors Affecting Clinical Breast Examination in Ghana

Sample size: 15013 publication Evidence: moderate

Author Information

Author(s): Abebe Gebreegziabher Zenebe, Semagn Birhan Ewunu, Walle Agmasie Damtew, Belay Mahider Awoke, Wondie Wubet Tazeb, Degefaw Gezahagn Demsu, Tilahun Werkneh Melkie, Melaku Ermiyas Endewunet, Dejene Tadesse Mamo

Primary Institution: Debre Berhan University, Ethiopia

Hypothesis

What are the prevalence and factors associated with clinical breast examination among reproductive age women in Ghana?

Conclusion

The study found that the prevalence of clinical breast examination among Ghanaian women is low, and several factors significantly influence its uptake.

Supporting Evidence

The prevalence of clinical breast examination was found to be 18.39%.
Older age groups had higher odds of undergoing clinical breast examination.
Women with secondary education or higher were more likely to have undergone clinical breast examination.
Health insurance coverage was associated with increased odds of clinical breast examination.
Listening to the radio and reading newspapers increased the likelihood of clinical breast examination.

Takeaway

Only a small number of women in Ghana get checked for breast cancer, and things like age, education, and health insurance can help them get checked more often.