Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice on Breast Cancer among Health Professionals in Douala References Hospitals, Cameroon

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作者：
Charlotte Tchente Nguefack
Calvin N’djeudjui
Jean Paul Ndamba Engbang
Théophile Njamen Nana
Gregory Halle Ekane
Pierre-Marie Tebeu
机构：
[1] University of Douala,Douala General Hospital, Department of Surgery and Specialties
[2] Douala General Hospital,Laquintinie Hospital, Department of Surgery and Specialties
[3] University of Douala,Douala General Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
[4] University of Buea,Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
[5] University Hospitals,undefined
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Journal of Cancer Education | 2018年 / 33卷
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Knowledge; Attitude; Practice; Health professionals; Breast cancer; Cameroon;
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In Cameroon, patients with breast cancer are more often diagnosed at stage III and IV, hence the need of preventives actions. Knowledge and attitude of medical personnel may influence their practice with regards to screening and early detection of breast cancer. Very few is known about this subject in Cameroon. The objective was to describe the knowledge, attitude, and practice of health care professionals on breast cancer risk factors, diagnostic methods, and screening. This was a cross-sectional study conducted during a 6-month period, among health professionals of Douala General Hospital and Laquintinie Hospital, Cameroon.
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