A Cross-Sectional Study of Predictors of Breast Cancer Screening among Reproductive Women in Ghana

Martin Wiredu Agyekum, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana
Nurudeen Alhassan, African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP)
Grace Frempong Afrifa-Anane, University of Environment and Sustainable Development, Somanya, Ghana
Nuworza Kugbey, University of Environment and Sustainable Development, Somanya, Ghana
SYLVESTER KYEI-GYAMFI, Government
Michael Odame, University of Environment and Sustainable Development
Maragret Appiah, University of Environment and Sustainable Development, Somanya, Ghana
Frank Kyei-Arthur, University of Environment and Sustainable Development, Somanya, Ghana

Introduction: Breast cancer screening is an effective strategy to lessen the burden of breast cancer. However, there are limited studies on breast cancer screening in Ghana. Hence, this study examined the prevalence and predictors of breast cancer screening among reproductive women in Ghana. Methods: This study used the 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey. Overall, 15,014 women were sampled. A binary logistic regression model was used to examine the predictors of breast cancer screening among reproductive women in Ghana. Results: The prevalence of breast cancer screening was 18.4%. Women’s age, place of residence, education, religion, household wealth quintile, distance to health facility, National Health Insurance status, unhealthy diet status, and parity were significant predictors of breast cancer screening. Conclusion: This study demonstrated that individual- and structural-level factors influence the uptake of breast cancer screening. Hence, policymakers should consider these factors in the design of interventions to promote breast cancer screening.