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Data were collected via face-to-face interviews using a semi-structured questionnaire covering socio-demographics, medical history, knowledge, attitudes, practices, and barriers. Chi-square tests and binary logistic regression were used to identify predictors of screening uptake.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Participants had a mean age of 54.4\u2009\u00b1\u20098.8 years. Knowledge was predominantly average (47.3%) to good (34.5%). While 70.3% held a positive attitude toward mammography and 68% had been screened at least once, only 43.8% adhered to recommended periodic intervals. The leading enabler was physician recommendation (66.9%). Key barriers included absence of physical symptoms (41.7%), lack of time (41%), and fear of pain or cancer diagnosis (38.9%). Factors significantly associated with higher uptake included older age (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&lt;\u20090.001), higher knowledge (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.003), positive family history (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&lt;\u20090.001), history of benign breast disease (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.022), and unemployed or retired status (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.001). Binary logistic regression confirmed independent predictors: age\u2009&gt;\u200960 years (AOR\u2009=\u20095.84, 95% CI: 2.84\u201312.01,\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&lt;\u20090.001), family history (AOR\u2009=\u20092.39, 95% CI: 1.36\u20134.20,\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.002), benign breast disease (AOR\u2009=\u20092.89, 95% CI: 1.26\u20136.63,\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.012), and good knowledge level (AOR\u2009=\u20093.23, 95% CI: 1.49\u20136.97,\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.003).\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Bahraini women demonstrate fair knowledge and positive attitudes toward mammography, yet a significant gap persists between initial screening and periodic adherence. Primary care interventions must move beyond general awareness to address symptom-driven misconceptions and psychological fears. Strengthening physician-led recommendations and implementing electronic reminder systems for high-risk groups are essential to improving national screening program effectiveness.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1186\/s12875-026-03367-6","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,5,18]],"date-time":"2026-05-18T04:36:02Z","timestamp":1779078962000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1007\/springer_crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["Barriers and facilitators of mammography screening among Bahraini women: a cross-sectional study in primary care"],"prefix":"10.1186","volume":"27","author":[{"given":"Jenan","family":"Al-Hashimi","sequence":"first","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Zainab","family":"Ahmadi","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Muna A.","family":"Almutawa","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Noor","family":"Hamada","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Shamma","family":"Alfadhel","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Fatema","family":"Shareeda","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Nayla","family":"Aldoseri","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Amna","family":"Aljunaid","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Noora","family":"Mukhtar","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Muneera","family":"Almahmeed","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Maha","family":"AlTajer","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Mohamed Hany","family":"Shehata","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"297","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2026,5,18]]},"reference":[{"key":"3367_CR1","unstructured":"Alkabban FM, Ferguson T. 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