A study with Bangladeshi women: Seeking care for breast health. Issue 4 (3rd April 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ahmad, Farah; Kabir, Syeda F.; Purno, Nabila H.; Islam, Saima; Ginsburg, Ophira
• Is Part Of: Health care for women international. Volume 38:Issue 4(2017)
• Page Start: 334
• Page End: 343
• Publication Date: 2017-04-03
• Subjects: Women -- Health and hygiene -- Periodicals; Women's health services -- Periodicals; Genital Diseases, Female; Neonatology; Obstetrics; Women -- psychology; Femmes -- Santé et hygiène -- Périodiques; Femmes -- Santé, Services de -- Périodiques; 613.0424405
• DOI: 10.1080/07399332.2016.1263305
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0739-9332

Abstract

ABSTRACT: In many low- and middle-income countries, breast cancer survival is low. Reasons for this are multifactorial, but delayed presentation for care is a common theme. In this survey study with 100 urban Bangladeshi women, we examined the role of socioeconomic and sociocultural factors on their likelihood to seek breast care from a family physician. In our multivariate model, a woman's age and education significantly predicted her likelihood to see a physician. Sociocultural aspects (e.g., concerns about time commitment of family members, personal household obligations) were significant at bivariate level. Findings are discussed in relation to practice, policy, and research.