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Barriers to care for women with breast cancer symptoms in rural Bangladesh

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Pages 536-554 | Received 19 Jan 2018, Accepted 26 Feb 2018, Published online: 02 Apr 2018
 

ABSTRACT

Breast cancer survival rates in lower-income countries like Bangladesh are approximately 50%, versus over 80% in high income countries. Anecdotal reports suggest that, beyond economic and health system barriers, sociocultural factors may influence a woman's care-seeking behavior and resultant early stage diagnoses. To understand these barriers, we conducted 63 interviews (43 women with breast cancer symptoms and 20 men) in Khulna, Bangladesh. We identified socio-cultural barriers like neglect and indifference toward women, women's lack of power to use resources, and reduced support from family due to stigma. Interventions must address these barriers and improve the status of women in Bangladesh.

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Funding for this paper was provided by the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

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