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Archive: LMC Breast Cancer Guideline Uptake

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Since 2002, the Breast Health Global Initiative (BHGI) developed evidence-based, resource-stratified guidelines for breast-cancer detection, diagnosis and treatment in LMICs. We conducted a systematic review and citation analysis to evaluate how these guidelines have been used in the global health literature as a proxy for potential impact, from 2003-2012. Of the 552 documents eligible for inclusion in the analysis, 57.8% were focused on Low and Middle Income Countries (LMICs). Early detection was the most common theme referenced (28.8%). More than 67.2% of all documents referenced the guidelines to support statements related to management of the disease, while only 6% used them to support an implementation process. These guidelines have been disseminated worldwide and have been used increasingly in the global health literature during the last decade. 

Maria I. Echavarria, MPH Candidate, Department of Global Health

12/11/2013
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