Mammography Results and BI-RADS Agreement Among Women Participating in a Community Health Initiative in Uganda - Takeaways - MDSpire

Mammography Results and BI-RADS Agreement Among Women Participating in a Community Health Initiative in Uganda

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  • Eric Kitongo

  • Enock Suubi Segawa

  • Nayiga Joyce

  • Nabbosa Valeria

  • Bugeza Samuel

  • Kibudde Solomon

  • November 28, 2025

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    Breast cancer has a high mortality rate in Uganda, with a case fatality rate of about 50% despite a relatively low incidence.

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    The Improving Breast Cancer Care Coordination program aims to enhance access to screening and diagnostic services in hard-to-reach communities in Uganda.

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    A cross-sectional study assessed mammographic findings and BI-RADS concordance among women participating in the IBCCC program in Northern Uganda.

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    Only 20 mammography machines were registered in Uganda by 2019, with many non-functional, limiting access to screening.

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    The study utilized data from 201 women, focusing on mammographic image quality and the effectiveness of on-site readings.

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Mammography Results and BI-RADS Agreement Among Women Participating in a Community Health Initiative in Uganda

  • by Eric Kitongo, Enock Suubi Segawa, Nayiga Joyce, Nabbosa Valeria, Bugeza Samuel, Kibudde Solomon

  • November 28, 2025

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