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Socio-economic Distribution of Breast Cancer Patients in Prayagraj District of Uttar Pradesh

Author(s) Shahaama Ahmad, Dr. Shekhar Shekhar, Dr. Neena Gupta
Country India
Abstract Incidence of BC has shown a steep increase since last two to three decades. Initially the BC was called problem of the western and modern world , it has now become the burden of developing country. Socio-economic status has been associated with the disease in influencing the stage a diagnosis, treatment seeking pattern of the patients, the attitude and awareness of the patients regarding the risk factors primarily depends on socio-demographic pattern of patient. Descriptive cum evaluatory study was conducted on 220 breast cancer patients attending regional cancer centre in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. Spearman and Pearson Correlation and chi square test was used to calculate the strength of association. Urban women were significantly more likely to live in pucca houses (p<0.001), while katcha housing was more prevalent in rural areas. There was a significant correlation between education and location (p<0.001), with urban women having higher education levels. Occupation demonstrated a weak positive correlation (rs=0.07;p>0.05),indicating a marginal inclination for urban women to occupy higher-skilled positions. The socioeconomic profiles of rural and urban women displayed divergent patterns. Urban women were more inclined to inhabit nuclear families, dwelling pucca houses, achieve elevated educational attainment, and declare higher family incomes.
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 6, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On 2025-12-21

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