Jundishapur Journal of Health Sciences

Jundishapur Journal of Health Sciences

Breast Cancer Early Detection Program Among Working Women in Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR) of Khuzestan

Document Type : Short communication

Authors
Masoumeh Tehrani 1
Mohammad Mehdi Aghakouchak 2
Zeinab Bahrami 3
Zahra Baji 4
1 MSc of Nutrition, Department of Health Educations, Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR)- Khuzestan, Ahvaz, Iran
2 PhD of Management, Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research of Khuzestan, Ahvaz, Iran
3 PhD of Public Health in Preventive Services, Department of Preventive Service, Graduate School of Medicine, School of Public Health, Kyoto university, Japan
4 Master's degree in Health Education, Health Education Research Department, Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research of Khuzestan, Ahvaz, Iran
10.22118/jjhs.2026.563668.1031
Abstract
Background and Objective: Given the paramount importance of early diagnosis of breast cancer, this study investigated the process of implementing an early detection program of breast cancer in women working in Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR) of Khuzestan, Iran.
 
Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out among women working in ACECR. The women were divided into two groups: (1) women aged 40 years and older who were referred for mammography (n = 70), and (2) women under 40 years of age who were advised to seek midwifery care (n = 106). Based on the clinical findings, some women were subsequently referred for ultrasound to undergo further evaluation. Appropriate recommendations were provided according to the physician’s assessment and the Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) classification.
 
Findings: A total of 54.5% of the women participated in breast cancer screening. The mean age of participants was 39.29 ± 7.23 years. Of the women, 30% were single and 70% were married. The average body mass index (BMI) was 25.73 ± 4.00. The mean age at menarche was 13.01 ± 1.76 years. Based on ultrasound findings evaluated according to BI-RADS criteria, 5 women were classified as BI-RADS 1, 16 as BI-RADS 2, and 20 as BI-RADS 3. These women were referred to a general surgeon for further assessment. No participant showed strong evidence of breast cancer.
Conclusion: Promoting breast cancer screening among women, particularly working women, and implementing targeted educational interventions to increase awareness of its importance are essential.

   Keywords: Breast Cancer, Early Detection
Keywords
Breast
Cancer
Early Detection
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