scholarly journals The impact of a volunteer-led community cancer awareness programme on knowledge of cancer risk factors and symptoms, screening, and barriers to seeking help

2020 ◽  
Vol 103 (3) ◽  
pp. 563-570
Author(s):  
Greg Williams ◽  
Julia Mueller ◽  
Cordelle Mbeledogu ◽  
Angela Spencer ◽  
Emily Parry-Harries ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cancer Risk ◽  
Cancer Awareness ◽  
Cancer Risk Factors ◽  
Seeking Help ◽  
Knowledge Of Cancer ◽  
Awareness Programme ◽  
The Impact

scholarly journals Epidemiological Evaluation of Colorectal Cancer Risk Factors Associated with the Sources of Water Consumption and the Some Features of Diet in Perm Krai

2015 ◽  
Vol 14 (5) ◽  
pp. 44-50 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. V. Feldblum ◽  
M. H. Alyeva ◽  
A. O. Kanina ◽  
V. N. Gryaznov ◽  
D. V. Zitta
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cancer Risk ◽  
Water Consumption ◽  
Malignant Tumors ◽  
Colorectal Cancer Risk ◽  
High Concentration ◽  
Cancer Risk Factors ◽  
Incidence And Mortality ◽  
The Impact

Colorectal cancer (CRC) dominants in incidence and mortality among all malignant tumors, it is observed both globally and different regions of Russia. The results of analytical epidemiological study «case-control» on the impact of the colorectal cancer risk factors are presented. Considered risk factors were associated with the sources of water consumption and the some features of diet in Permski Krai. Questionnaire surveys of 200 patients with CRC and 200 healthy individuals were performed. Observation and control groups were spread evenly by sex, age and ethnicity. It was determined following risk factors: consumption of municipal unboiled water and well water, sour cream intake, high concentration of salt in the food, fat, fried and spicy meal as well. There were protective factors such us consumption of municipal boiled water and intake of total dairy products more than 1000 g per week.

Knowledge of cancer risk factors.

2010 ◽  
Vol 28 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. 1570-1570
Author(s):  
K. M. Gil ◽  
S. Yeropoli ◽  
B. Fish ◽  
L. Schnegg ◽  
J. L. Savitski
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cancer Risk ◽  
Cancer Risk Factors ◽  
Knowledge Of Cancer

scholarly journals Polish High School Students’ Knowledge about Cancer

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (9) ◽  
pp. 4765
Author(s):  
Monika Rucinska ◽  
Radoslaw Sroda ◽  
Olga Wilk ◽  
Arian Saied ◽  
Jakub Miloszewski ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Cancer Risk ◽  
School Students ◽  
Cancer Risk Factors ◽  
Knowledge Of Cancer ◽  
Almost All ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Global Health Problem

Background: Cancer, as the second most common cause of death after cardiovascular diseases, is a global health problem. There is still an increasing number of cancer incidences and deaths. Methods: The study was conducted as a part of the health promotion educational project concerning oncological education to develop the knowledge of cancer risk factors among high school students in Poland. A special questionnaire was filled out by students before the educational lesson on cancer conducted by medical students and young doctors. Results: The study was carried out on 227 high school students (aged 17–18 years). Most students (67.5%) indicated that genetic predisposition is the most important cancer risk factor. Only about a quarter of students pointed to the relationship between lifestyle and cancer. Moreover, 41% of students admitted to smoking cigarettes. Most of them (80.6%) claimed that they can modify their own cancer risk. Almost all responders believed that early detected cancer is curable. Conclusions: High school students do not know about cancer risk factors and they do not relate cancer with lifestyle. Some students indicated bad lifestyle habits such as tobacco smoking. It is necessary to emphasize cancer prevention in early education, especially focusing on modification of lifestyle.

scholarly journals Knowledge of Risk Factors, Symptoms and Barriers to Seeking Medical Help for Cervical Cancer among Omani Women Attending Sultan Qaboos University Hospital

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 301
Author(s):  
Mohammed H. Al-Azri ◽  
Maytha Al-Saidi ◽  
Eman Al-Mutairi ◽  
Sathiya M. Panchatcharam
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Risk ◽  
Arabic Language ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Care Seeking ◽  
Cancer Awareness ◽  
Cancer Risk Factors ◽  
Sultan Qaboos University ◽  
Cervical Cancer Risk

Objectives: This study aimed to assess knowledge and attitudes among Omani woman regarding cervical cancer risk factors and symptoms as well as barriers to them seeking medical help. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between December 2017 and March 2018 at the Sultan Qaboos University Hospital (SQUH) in Muscat, Oman. A validated Arabic-language version of the Cervical Cancer Awareness Measure questionnaire was used to collect data from 550 Omani women visiting SQUH during the study period. Results: A total of 490 women participated (response rate: 89.1%) in this study. Overall, the women demonstrated low levels of knowledge of cervical cancer risk factors and symptoms (28.5% and 45.0%, respectively). The most frequently recognised risk factor was having many children (36.1%), while the most recognised symptom was unexplained vaginal bleeding (69.8%). Women reported that being too scared was the greatest barrier to seeking medical help (68.0%). Various factors were significantly associated with greater knowledge of cervical cancer signs and symptoms including education level (odds ratio [OR] = 2.85; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.0–8.22; P <0.05), income (OR = 4.34; 95% CI: 1.70–11.12; P <0.05), parity (OR = 3.59; 95% CI: 1.38–9.36; P <0.05) and a family history of cancer (OR = 1.71; CI: 1.0–2.90; P <0.05). Conclusion: Overall, Omani women demonstrated poor knowledge with regards to cervical cancer; in addition, they identified several emotional barriers to seeking medical help. Healthcare practitioners should reassure female patients to encourage care-seeking behaviour. A national screening programme is also recommended to increase awareness and early diagnosis of cervical cancer in Oman.Keywords: Cervical Cancer; Knowledge; Awareness; Risk Factors; Health Care Seeking Behavior; Women; Oman.

scholarly journals Knowledge of Cancer Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Barriers to Seeking Medical Help among Omani Adolescents

2019 ◽  
Vol 20 (12) ◽  
pp. 3655-3666 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammed Al-Azri ◽  
Waleed Ibrahim Al-Saadi ◽  
Abdulaziz Al- Harrasi ◽  
Sathiya Murthi Panchatcharam
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cancer Risk ◽  
Cancer Risk Factors ◽  
Knowledge Of Cancer

scholarly journals Examining prevalence of cancer risk factors across Ontario for the Ontario Cancer Profiles tool

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy Chang ◽  
Naomi Schwartz ◽  
Rebecca Truscott
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cancer Risk ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Vegetable Consumption ◽  
Risk Indicators ◽  
Second Hand Smoke ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Local Health ◽  
Cancer Risk Factors ◽  
The Impact

The Ontario Cancer Profiles is an interactive dashboard for the public containing population-level cancerstatistics created by Ontario Health (Cancer Care Ontario). The tool contains data on cancer burden, cancerscreening measures, and cancer risk factors by Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) and Public Health Unit (PHU). It can be used for health system planning, measuring health systems performance, monitoring the impact of interventions, and to help identify new areas of research. There were 9 new modifiable cancer risk factors proposed to be included in future updates of the dashboard. The proposed risk factors include: access to care, active transportation, binge drinking, alcohol abstinence, inadequate fruit consumption, inadequate vegetable consumption, sedentary behaviour, second-hand smoke exposure, and sun safety. My practicum consisted of two main objectives: to conduct a literature review on the association between the proposed risk factors and cancer and to determine the prevalence of exposure of the identified risk factors in Ontario using 2015 to 2017 CCHS data. I performed a literature review to examine current evidence linking each proposed risk factor with cancer risk to determine the inclusion or exclusion of the indicator in the analysis. An analysis was performed with the selected variables in CCHS. Each indicator was age-standardized, and both standardized and crude ratios of individuals engaging in selected indicator activities were calculated. The results were examined for reliability using the produced coefficient of variation values. The estimates for each risk indicators allowed for the identification of target population that may be at higher risk of developing cancer due to greater exposure to the risk factors. They also serve as useful predictors for areas of improvement in regions with a high prevalence, such as healthy living within the community, and a guide to implementing preventative measures, screening, or treatment plans that may have been lacking.

scholarly journals Cancer Awareness Among Adults in the Kilimanjaro Region

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement 2) ◽  
pp. 195s-195s
Author(s):  
A. Henke ◽  
O. Henke ◽  
F. Serventi
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Cancer Risk ◽  
Cross Section ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Cancer Knowledge ◽  
Cancer Awareness ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Cancer Risk Factors ◽  
The People ◽  
Kilimanjaro Region

Background: Approximately 14 million new cases were diagnosed with cancer internationally and 8 million of these new cases were diagnosed in low-resource regions according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). For Tanzania, it is estimated that the cancer incidence will double in the year 2030, from 37,000 new cases in 2015 to more than 61,000 cases. In Tanzania is a high prevalence of Burkitt´s lymphoma in children, cervical and breast cancer in women, and prostate and esophagus/stomach cancer in men. Many types of cancer could be prevented by modifying lifestyle choices (e.g., reduce of alcohol consumption and HPV-vaccinations etc). In Tanzania very few studies were published about cancer awareness. A Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Center (KCMC) based-registry shows that the majority of patients come in the late stages of cancer to the hospital. In 2017 came in total 760 patient and 85% of them showed up in stage III and IV. Reasons why patients come so late is a lack of knowledge about the cancer symptoms and risk factors and the people in the Kilimanjaro Region are not aware of the new Cancer Care Centre at KCMC which opened in December 2016. Aim: A cross-section study want to gain a deep understanding of the cancer knowledge in the community for future focus programs. This survey want to identify the knowledge of cancer, awareness of cancer risk factors and treatment options among adults in the Kilimanjaro Region. Methods: In collaboration with Berlin Charité in 2017 started a cross-section study about prevention and awareness among adults in the Kilimanjaro Region. In total over 5000 people will be interviewed in all 7 districts in the Kilimanjaro Region from October 2017 until April 2019. The study use will a valid questionnaire with 46 items about cancer awareness, cancer knowledge, risk factors and treatment options. First preliminary results: Since October 2017 over 2000 people were interviewed in Siha, Moshi Urban and Moshi Rural district. First preliminary results give already a overview about the demographic characteristics in the Kilimanjaro Region and the knowledge about cancer and the awareness about cancer risk factors in the community. 52% of the community members consider cancer as a problem in the community. 12% of this people have currently somebody with cancer in the household. Most known cancer types are cervical cancer and breast cancer. 14% of the people have never heard about cancer. Only (35.0%) knew ≥1 risk of cancer. Majority were not even able to justify their specific aspects in related to cancer. Results: About 2 cancer risk factors: 28% of the community members drink 2 times per week and more alcohol, only 3% smoke cigarettes currently and 31% eat more than 3 times a week red meat. Conclusion: Overall about cancer in the community is very poor. Especially in the rural areas is a strong need for more education and awareness.

Moderators of the Effects of mySmartSkin, a Web-Based Intervention to Promote Skin Self-examination and Sun Protection Among Individuals Diagnosed With Melanoma

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sharon Manne ◽  
Carolyn J Heckman ◽  
Deborah Kashy ◽  
Lee Ritterband ◽  
Frances Thorndike ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Skin Cancer ◽  
Cancer Risk ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Sun Protection ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Cancer Risk Factors ◽  
Skin Cancer Risk ◽  
Self Examination ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Identifying the characteristics of persons who benefit more from behavioral interventions can help health care providers decide which individuals should be offered particular interventions because this is the subgroup of persons who are more likely to derive greater benefit from the intervention and refine the underlying constructs of the model guiding the intervention. Purpose This study evaluated possible demographic, medical, knowledge and attitudinal, and psychosocial variables that may moderate the impact of an online intervention, called mySmartSkin (MSS), on engagement in skin self-examination (SSE) and sun protection behaviors among melanoma survivors. Methods Participants completed a baseline survey and were then randomized to the MSS condition or usual care. Follow-up surveys were completed by participants at 8-, 24-, and 48-week postrandomization. Results A greater impact of MSS on SSE was illustrated among participants with more phenotypic skin cancer risk factors and participants reporting lower baseline self-efficacy in conducting SSE. A more favorable response of MSS on sun protection behaviors was shown when initial knowledge about abnormal lesions and sun protection barriers were high. Greater use of MSS and more favorable evaluations of it were also associated with higher intervention response. Conclusions Future studies seeking to improve SSE and sun protection among melanoma survivors might benefit from focusing on survivors who report more skin cancer risk factors, lower self-efficacy in conducting SSE, less knowledge about what abnormal skin lesions look like, more perceived barriers to sun protection behaviors, and less worry about recurrence and cancer-related distress.

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