Mohamedraed Elshami, Inas Jaber, Mohammed Alser, Ibrahim Al-Slaibi, Hadeel Jabr, Sara Ubaiat, Aya Tuffaha, Salma Khader, Reem Khraishi, Zeina Abu Arafeh, Sondos Al-Madhoun, Aya Alqattaa, Areej Yaseen, Asmaa Abd El Hadi, Ola Barhoush, Maysun Hijazy, Tamara Eleyan, Amany Alser, Amal Abu Hziema, Amany Shatat, Falasteen Almakhtoob, Balqees Mohamad, Walaa Farhat, Yasmeen Abuamra, Hanaa Mousa, Reem Adawi, Alaa Musallam, Shurouq I Albarqi, Nasser Abu-El-Noor, Bettina Bottcher
BACKGROUND: Women's inability to recognize ovarian cancer (OC) causation myths to be incorrect may lead to behavioral changes that could distract them from actual risk factors and impact their treatment decision making. This study examined Palestinian women's recognition of OC mythical causes, and explored factors associated with good recognition. METHODS: A national cross-sectional study was conducted. Adult Palestinian women were recruited from hospitals, primary healthcare facilities, and public areas in 11 governorates...
April 12, 2024: BMC Public Health