Abstract

Breast cancer is a significant public health challenge, especially in less developed regions
like sub-Saharan Africa. This study assessed the awareness of breast cancer among
pregnant women attending antenatal care services at Hoima Regional Referral Hospital in
Western Uganda. A total of 200 participants were involved in this cross-sectional study. The
results showed that 86% of the participants had heard about breast cancer, while 14% had
never heard of it. Factors like age, level of education, religion, and occupation were found
to influence awareness levels. However, most women had insufficient knowledge about
breast cancer risk factors. This study highlights the need for intensified health education
programs and the decentralization of breast cancer screening services to improve
awareness and early detection