WORLD JOURNAL OF ADVANCE
HEALTHCARE RESEARCH

*Dr. Marwa M. Al-Hamdani, Dr. Raghad A. Ibrahim, Dr. Amina Mohammed Hazim

ABSTRACT

Background: Fibrocystic breast disease is the most prevalent benign type of breast condition, affecting millions of people worldwide. Certain hormonal factors influence how this condition appears, and how it is treated. These benign lesions are not associated with an elevated risk of malignancy; although they have been associated with a 50% risk of developing breast cancer under specific histological and clinical conditions. Objectives: Is to evaluate the main risk factors of the fibrocystic breast condition in women attending breast clinic at Al- Qudis primary health care center in Mosul city. Methods: This is a case control study. The study included a total of 100 female diagnosed as fibrocystic breast condition (cases) and another 100 females free from fibrocystic breast condition (controls). Participants were assessed at Al Qudis Primary Health Care Center from January 2025 to October 2025. The questionnaire includes information about; the age, body mass index, education, marital status. menstrual history. obstetric history. hormonal use, family history of breast disease, life style including breast lactation, smoking and diet. Results: The study found several risk factors for developing of breast fibrocystic conditions. These factors are; female at age of (20-24) years (OR = 3.5), fruit intake of once a week is (OR = 18.76), primary educational level (OR = 1.907), BMI of (30-39.9), low educational level (OR = 1.907), nulliparity (OR = 4.697), menarche onset of 12-14 years (OR = 2.843) and never used oral contraceptive pills (OR = 2.746). Conclusion: It’s recommended for women to do regular visits into primary health centers to detect any abnormality in the breast as early as possible.