Effect of Lifestyle Modifications and Awareness Program as Primary Prevention for Breast Cancer among Women – A Systematic Review

Abstract

Women’s health plays a crucial role in developing countries like India. Actual scenario showcase that women in India have spectrum of health issues and among which Breast cancer stand out. Breast cancer is a silent and growing health issue that prevails and affects women inevitably. This systematic review aimed to examine the hazards of modifiable risk factors of breast cancer and effectiveness of interventional package on preventive aspects among women. A broader search of articles was conducted using several databases such as PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Google scholars, and Proquest. An intense search was done in English language among scholarly publications from several countries with peer reviewed content from January 2019 to January 2024. A total of 40 articles were evaluated and after excluding the articles that did not met the inclusion criteria, 18 articles were analyzed in depth. Four primary themes emerged related to breast cancer and its prevention. The findings emphasized that breast cancer is frequently discovered in advanced stages, early detection is crucial for improving breast cancer outcomes and survival. It’s high time to improve the women’s awareness by incorporating Information Education and Communication (IEC) packages about breast cancer using Audio Visual Aids and Breast models, improving the physical activity and consuming healthy foods to live healthier and happier.