Open AccessThe impact of consanguinity on women's attitudes toward molecular testing of breast cancer in Saudi Arabia
Author(s) -
Bandar Ali Suliman
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
breast cancer management
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1758-1931
pISSN - 1758-1923
DOI - 10.2217/bmt-2021-0002
Subject(s) - consanguinity , medicine , breast cancer , cancer , cross sectional study , genetic testing , consanguineous marriage , family medicine , demography , environmental health , pediatrics , pathology , sociology
Background: Breast cancer is the most common cancer in adult women in Saudi Arabia; however, awareness about molecular testing for breast cancer is insufficient. The authors aimed to assess knowledge and attitudes to determine sociodemographic factors that correlate with perceptions of genetic testing among Saudi women. Materials & methods: This cross-sectional community-based study used a questionnaire to investigate the relationships between various social and economic factors. Results: There was a significant difference in interest in undergoing molecular testing between women in consanguineous and non-consanguineous marriages. Conclusion: The data show that consanguinity adds an extra layer of complexity to other sociodemographic barriers that hinder the efficacy of early breast cancer detection and prevention programs in Saudi Arabia.