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Mapping evidence on women's knowledge and practice of breast self-examination in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Globally, breast cancer is the most common malignant condition in women. Breast self-examination practice following correct procedure potentially can lead to early detection of breast abnormalities. We propose to systematically chart literature and examine the scope of evidence on women's knowledge and practice of breast self-examination in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).

Methods

Our scoping review methods will be guided by the framework proposed by Arksey and O'Malley, Levac et al. and Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines. Literature searches will be conducted in the following electronic databases (from 2008 onwards): PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, CINAHL, PsycINFO and Health Sources. Grey literature will be identified through searching dissertation databases, Google Scholar and governmental databases. Two reviewers will screen all citations and full-text articles We will abstract data, organise them into themes and sub-themes, summarise them and report the results using a narrative synthesis. The study methodological quality (or bias) will be appraised using a mixed-method appraisal tool.

Discussion

The findings from the scoping review will contribute to obtain an understanding of the women's knowledge and practice of breast self-examination in sub-Saharan Africa, and will likely reveal the depth of evidence helping to identify gaps for future research. Results will be published in a peer-reviewed journal. Implications for clinical practice and health policy will be discussed.

SUBMITTER: Udoh RH

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6945542 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Mapping evidence on women's knowledge and practice of breast self-examination in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review protocol.

Udoh Roseline H RH Ansu-Mensah Monica M Tahiru Mohammed M Bawontuo Vitalis V Kuupiel Desmond D

Systematic reviews 20200106 1

<h4>Background</h4>Globally, breast cancer is the most common malignant condition in women. Breast self-examination practice following correct procedure potentially can lead to early detection of breast abnormalities. We propose to systematically chart literature and examine the scope of evidence on women's knowledge and practice of breast self-examination in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).<h4>Methods</h4>Our scoping review methods will be guided by the framework proposed by Arksey and O'Malley, Levac ...[more]

PMID: 31907044

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Mapping evidence on women's knowledge and practice of breast self-examination in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review protocol.

Background

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Mapping evidence on women's knowledge and practice of breast self-examination in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review protocol.

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