“Voices of Fear and Safety” Women’s ambivalence towards breast cancer and breast health: a qualitative study from Jordan
Journal Title: BMC Women's Health - Year 2012, Vol 12, Issue
Abstract
Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer mortality among Jordanian women. Breast malignancies are detected at late stages as a result of deferred breast health-seeking behaviour. The aim of this study was to explore Jordanian women’s views and perceptions about breast cancer and breast health.
Authors and Affiliations
Hana Taha, Raeda Al-Qutob, Lennarth Nyström, Rolf Wahlström, Vanja Berggren
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- DOI 10.1186/1472-6874-12-21
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