Awareness and Utilization of Screening Mammography in Birnin Kebbi, Northwest Nigeria

Abstract

This study assesses the level of awareness and utilization of screening mammography among women in Birnin Kebbi, Nigeria, and examines the factors influencing these outcomes. A retrospective analysis was conducted on data from 92 women aged 40-68 years who underwent mammographic screening at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Birnin Kebbi, between January 2020 and December 2023. The findings revealed that only 31.5% of women referred for mammography utilized the service, while 65% had no prior awareness of the procedure. Key determinants of awareness and utilization included education, marital status, and age. The primary barriers identified were financial constraints, lack of perceived need, and cultural misconceptions.

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