Abstract
Patients' interpretation of symptoms as a sign of cancer could also influence health seeking behaviour. This study was undertaken to evaluate the effect of literacy on breast cancer diagnosis and treatment with the hope that the study may enable a more holistic approach to the management, prevention and control of breast cancer. This is a descriptive cross sectional study conducted among breast cancer patients of Lagos State University Teaching Hospital. A total of 190 histologically diagnosed breast cancer patients were recruited based on a breast cancer prevalence of 13.9% in a study conducted at Maiduguri, Nigeria (12), using the statistical formula Z 2 PQ/d 2 . Out of one hundred and ninety patients studied, mean age calculated was 32years. The peak age range was 51- 60yrs (22.1%). There was a statistically significant association between level of education and awareness and practice of the breast cancer screening methods. Clear communication tailored to patient culture and literacy is essential in improving the awareness and positive attitudes towards the benefits of early breast cancer screening so as to have better outcome.
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