الفهرس 
IntroductionOnly 14 pages are availabe for public view
 |  | from | 168 |  |  |
| | | from | 168 | | |
Abstract
Background: Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in Egyptian women. The nurse plays a critical role in the early detection and prevention of breast cancer. Aim of the study: To assess factors associated with delayed diagnosis of woman breast cancer. Methodology: Research design: A descriptive exploratory research design. Sample: Purposive sample of 100 patients diagnosed with late-stage of breast cancer. Setting: The study was carried out in the Surgical inpatient ward and outpatient clinic, chemotherapy and radiation inpatient therapy wards at Aswan oncology cancer institute in Egypt . Tools of data collection: Structured interview schedule developed by researchers and had two tools, First Tool: covered 2 parts: 1st part: Sociodemographic characteristics; 2nd part: Medical history, Second Tool covered by 2 parts 1st part Knowledge about risk factor and screening test of breast cancer.: 2nd part factors related to patient and health care system delay. Study Duration: During the period of four months from the beginning of February 2018 to the end of May 2018. Results: The study results revealed that the most common factors that delay diagnosis of breast cancer were lack of awareness of breast cancer (95%), fear of disease & treatment adverse effects (53%). Also highly significant (P<0.000) was found between the level of education (in illiterate) and delay diagnosis. Conclusion: Patient delays were the most significant causes for delayed diagnosis especially lack of awareness about disease and methods of early detection. Recommendations: Educational program is needed to increase females’ awareness and knowledge about disease and screening test of early detection.