PUBLISHED DATE
09/01/2022
CATEGORY
Women's Health
Authors
Mila Nu Nu Htay, Maznah Dahlui, Désirée Schliemann, Siew Yim Loh, Nor Saleha Binti Ibrahim Tamin, Saunthari Somasundaram, Michael Donnelly, Tin Tin Su
SUMMARY
This study examined breast cancer screening beliefs and behaviors among women over 40 in Selangor, Malaysia. Only 35% had a clinical breast exam and 27% had a mammogram in the past 1–2 years. Ethnicity, education, income, and prior screening history influenced perceptions and barriers. The findings highlight the need for targeted, culturally sensitive interventions to improve screening uptake, especially among disadvantaged groups.

