A new study has found that fewer than half of Bahraini women who have undergone a mammogram continue with regular screening as recommended, highlighting the need for stronger efforts to encourage women to maintain routine check-ups.
The research identified several barriers that may contribute to the low rate of regular screening. The most commonly cited reason was the belief that mammography is unnecessary in the absence of symptoms, reported by 41.7 per cent of participants. Fear of pain, concern about a cancer diagnosis and lack of time were also among the main obstacles.
