Breast Cancer Stigma in Iraq

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作者
Ahmed, Hamdia Mirkhan [1 ]
Khoshnood, Kaveh [2 ]
机构
[1] Hawler Med Univ, Coll Hlth Sci, Kirkuk Rd, Erbil City, Kurdistan Reg, Iraq
[2] Yale Univ, Humanitarian Res Lab, Sch Publ Hlth, New Haven, CT USA
关键词
Breast cancer; Stigma; Iraq; SELF-STIGMA; WOMEN; PREVALENCE;
D O I
10.1007/s12609-023-00513-2
中图分类号
R73 [肿瘤学];
学科分类号
100214 ;
摘要
Purpose of ReviewStigma is a damaging psychological experience that breast cancer survivors often face. This review looks at the available data about breast cancer stigma in Iraq and provides a worldwide overview of breast cancer stigma, related factors, and consequences.Recent FindingsThe prevalence of perceived cancer-related stigma ranges from 5 to 90% in different countries. According to the only available study regarding breast cancer stigma in Iraq, among 100 women surveyed, only 6% felt shame when diagnosed with breast cancer, but 48% felt that some shame had delayed their diagnosis. The median breast cancer stigma scale score was 43 (range 16-60).SummaryConsidering breast cancer stigma before diagnosis and during treatment may improve outcomes. Further research is necessary to find the related factors and consequences of this stigma in Iraqi society.
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页码:345 / 349
页数:5
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