Risk Factors for Breast Cancer in Women in Istanbul
Author Information
Author(s): Çelik Sevim, Aksoy Güler
Primary Institution: Zonguldak Karaelmas University, Istanbul University
Hypothesis
What are the lifestyle patterns of women without breast cancer in Istanbul?
Conclusion
Sedentary lifestyles, lower Breast Self Examination and routine mammography rates, and family histories of breast cancer were identified as significant risk factors.
Supporting Evidence
- 85.4% of women did not participate in sports regularly.
- 32.9% of women smoked cigarettes.
- 12.1% had a family history of breast cancer.
- 93.1% gave birth before the age of 30.
Takeaway
This study looked at women in Istanbul to see what habits might put them at risk for breast cancer. It found that not exercising and not checking for breast cancer regularly are big problems.
Methodology
Descriptive and cross-sectional study conducted with 1000 women in Istanbul.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-reported data and exclusion of certain demographics.
Limitations
The study sample included women aged 40 and under, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
Women aged 18 and older, with 29.7% in the 35-44 age group, 33.4% university graduates, 66.2% married, and 62.6% employed.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.001
Confidence Interval
95%
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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