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A Scoping Review of 20 Years Breast Cancer Screening Programs in Iran Publisher



Dehkordi PR1 ; Dolatshahi Z1 ; Abolghasem Gorji H1 ; Massoud Hashemi S2 ; Reisi N3 ; Khalilabad TH1
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  1. 1. Department of Healthcare Services Management, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Department of Anesthesiology, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Child Growth and Development Research Centre, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

Source: Iranian Journal of Public Health Published:2025


Abstract

Background: Breast cancer (BC) is the leading cancer among women globally. Early detection through screening is vital for reducing mortality, complementing advancements in treatment. Methods: We aimed to overview BC screening practices in Iran over two-decades to inform policymakers for future research directions and prompt timely diagnoses. A scoping review was conducted on BC studies in Iran from 2000 to 2023, following PRISMA guidelines. Results: We analyzed 129 articles on BC in Iranian women, and finding six main areas. Conclusion: Iran's health system lacks an organized BC screening initiative, facing challenges like inadequate infrastructure, sociocultural barriers, unintegrated health insurance packages, and limited research on key indicators. © 2025 Dehkordi et al.
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