Breast Cancer knowledge, perceptions and practices in a rural Community in Coastal Kenya

• Main Authors: Shahin Sayed (Author), Anthony K. Ngugi (Author), Megan R. Mahoney (Author), Jaameeta Kurji (Author), Zohray M. Talib (Author), Sarah B. Macfarlane (Author), Theresa A. Wynn (Author), Mansoor Saleh (Author), Amyn Lakhani (Author), Esther Nderitu (Author), Felix Agoi (Author), Zul Premji (Author), Jo Anne Zujewski (Author), Zahir Moloo (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2019-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Data on breast healthcare knowledge, perceptions and practice among women in rural Kenya is limited. Furthermore, the role of the male head of household in influencing a woman's breast health seeking behavior is also not known. The aim of this study was to assess the knowled...