Relationship between Age and Cancer among Women at the National Cancer Control Foundation in Ibb City, Yemen, 2024
Noman Ahmed Yahya Al Hatemi
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Department of Community Health Nursing, Dean of Faculty of Nursing, Jiblah University for Medical and Health Sciences, Ibb, Yemen.
Haddad Salim Alhebshi
Department of Community Health Nursing, College of Nursing, Hadhramaut University, Mukalla, Yemen.
Wajeeh Al-Wassiah
Graduate of the College of Nursing, Jiblah University for Medical and Health Sciences, Ibb Governorate, Yemen.
Wadhah Abdo Ahmed
Graduate of the College of Nursing, Jiblah University for Medical and Health Sciences, Ibb Governorate, Yemen.
Maram AI-Qaderi
Graduate of the College of Nursing, Jiblah University for Medical and Health Sciences, Ibb Governorate, Yemen.
Hebah Nasser
Graduate of the College of Nursing, Jiblah University for Medical and Health Sciences, Ibb Governorate, Yemen.
Mohammed Sadeq Al-Thawabi
Graduate of the College of Nursing, Jiblah University for Medical and Health Sciences, Ibb Governorate, Yemen.
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Abstract
Introduction: Cancer is one of main causes of death among women around the world, affecting into both high-income and middle-income countries.
Aim of Study: is to assess the relationship between cancer and age group among female participants.
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with female cancer patients at the National Cancer Control Foundation (NCCF) in Ibb governorate, Yemen.
Results: A total of 134 female cancer patients were recruited for this study. The patients' ages ranged from 18 to 80 years with a mean age of 42.66 ± 21.0 years. Most of female patients (n = 102; 76.12%) were from rural areas. Four types of cancer were most common in females including cancers of breast (n = 40; 29.85%), colorectal (n = 11; 8.2 %), uterine (n = 10; 7.46%), and lymphoma (n = 7; 6.72%). Around two thirds of cancers (n=65; 41.8%) were among females aged from 41-60 years, while in other age groups; less than 18 years, 19-41 years old, and over 60 years, the cancer was estimated at (n=24; 17.9%, n=34; 25.4%, n= 20; 14.9% respectively).
Conclusion: The prevalence of cancer was breast cancer, and highest incidence of cancer was observed among females from rural area, low education level, and among age group 41–60 years.
Keywords: Cancer, age, female, deaths