A cross-sectional study of predictors of breast cancer screening among reproductive-aged women in Ghana

Grace Frempong Afrifa-Anane, University of Environment and Sustainable Development, Somanya, Ghana
Martin Wiredu Agyekum, UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, WINNEBA, GHANA
Nurudeen Alhassan, African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP)
Nuworza Kugbey, University of Environment and Sustainable Development, Somanya, Ghana
SYLVESTER KYEI-GYAMFI, Government
Michael Larbi Odame, REGIONAL INSTITUTE FOR POPULATION STUDIES,UNIVERSITY OF GHANA
Maragret Appiah, University of Environment and Sustainable Development, Somanya, Ghana
Frank Kyei-Arthur, University of Environment and Sustainable Development

Introduction: Breast cancer screening is an efficacious approach to mitigate the impact of breast cancer. However, there is a paucity of studies on breast cancer screening in Ghana. The few studies on breast cancer screening in Ghana are not nationally representative. Hence, we assessed the prevalence and predictors of breast cancer screening among reproductive-aged women in Ghana using nationally representative data. Methods: This study analysed the 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey. A binary logistic regression model was used to examine the predictors of breast cancer screening among reproductive-aged women in Ghana. Results: The prevalence of breast cancer screening was 18.4%. Women’s age, place of residence, education, religion, parity, employment status, household wealth status, National Health Insurance status, and ever tested for breast cancer were significant predictors of breast cancer screening. Conclusion: These findings suggest that the prevalence of breast cancer screening was generally low. Also, individual (e.g., age, place of residence, and education), household (wealth status) and health-related (National Health Insurance status and ever tested for breast cancer) factors influence the uptake of breast cancer screening among reproductive-aged women in Ghana. Hence, policymakers should consider these factors in the design of interventions to promote breast cancer screening.

Keywords: Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, Health and Morbidity

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