Awareness Level of Cancer Risk Factors and Warning Signs and Cancer Campaign Attendance behavior among Saudi Adults in a Tertiary Hospital in Riyadh

Abstract Background: Given the importance of health care personnel’s awareness of cancer symptoms, this study aimed to investigate their knowledge regarding cancer warning symptoms, attitudes toward cancer risk factors, and performance on undertaking cancer screening tests.Methods: This was a cross-sectional study which 145 health care staff working in the medical centers affiliated with Tabriz University of Medical Sciences prticipated in it. The study population included nurses, midwives, operating room technicians, laboratory staff, anesthesiologists and radiologists. Items assessing awareness of cancer warning signs, risk factors, incidence, screening programmes were extracted from the literature.Results: The mean knowledge score of health care staffs was 7.97±2.01. Regarding the staff’s attitude toward the role of risk factors in increasing the likelihood of cancer, the results showed an average attitude score of 35.41±4.69. Concerning the performance of the participants in cancer screening tests, the results showed that out of 125 women aged 25-57 years, only 44% performed monthly self-examinations, 22.1% referred to a specialist physician for breast cancer screening every three years and only 20.51% of the female participants aged over 40 years old performed mammography. In terms of cervical cancer screening in female participants, 27.2% had performed annual Pap smear tests, and 17.6% referred to a specialist for annual pelvic examinations. Regarding colorectal cancer screening in staff older than 45 years, our findings showed that from 24 participants (16.6% of the samples), only one had undertaken occult blood test and performed colonoscopy.Conclusions: Because the public health depends on the wellness of health care professionals and their awareness of cancer warning signs, as well as their knowledge of cancer risk factors and adherence to cancer screening tests, they should be encouraged to perform these examinations.

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Breast Cancer Risk Factors among Ugandan Women at a Tertiary Hospital: A Case-Control Study

Oncology ◽

10.1159/000445379 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 90 (6) ◽

pp. 356-362 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Moses Galukande ◽

Henry Wabinga ◽

Florence Mirembe ◽

Charles Karamagi ◽

Alexzander Asea

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Breast Cancer Risk ◽

Cancer Risk ◽

Case Control Study ◽

Tertiary Hospital ◽

Case Control ◽

Cancer Risk Factors ◽

Breast Cancer Risk Factors ◽

Control Study

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Evaluation of knowledge, awareness and attitudes towards breast cancer risk factors and early detection among females in Bangladesh: A hospital based cross-sectional study

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0257271 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (9) ◽

pp. e0257271

Author(s):

Nur E. Alam ◽

Md. Shariful Islam ◽

Hedayet Ullah ◽

Md. Tarek Molla ◽

Siratul Kubra Shifat ◽

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Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Breast Cancer Risk ◽

Early Detection ◽

Cancer Risk ◽

Young Women ◽

Warning Signs ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Cancer Risk Factors ◽

Breast Cancer Risk Factors

Background Breast cancer (BCa) is a leading cause of mortality among women in Bangladesh. Many young women in Bangladesh have poor knowledge about breast cancer screening, including risk factors, warning signs/symptoms, diagnosis and early detection. We investigated awareness about breast cancer risk factors as a screening tool among women at the Sheikh Hasina Medical College (SHMC) of Tangail district in Bangladesh. Methods A cross sectional survey was conducted to collect data via a structured questionnaire from SHMC during the period of February to December 2019. A total of 1,007 participants (aged 33.47 (±12.37 years)) was considered for data analysis. Results Of the 1,007 women, about 50% were knowledgeable about the risk factors. Pain in the breast was identified as the most commonly warning sign/symptom of breast cancer. Only 32.2% of respondents knew at least one breast cancer screening method. The mean knowledge was scored 3.43 ± 2.25 out of a total possible score of 8. Awareness of BCa was associated with residence, family history of breast cancer, marital, literacy and socio-economic status (p <0.05). Only 14.7% of women who knew about BSE said they were conducting regular breast self-examination. Unmarried women (aOR: 2.971; 95% CI: 1.108–7.968) were more likely to have performed BSE compared to married women (p <0.05). Conclusion Although most participants were aware of breast cancer; knowledge about risk factors, warning signs/symptoms, early diagnosis and detection was relatively poor. Knowledge about performing BSE was particularly low. This highlights the importance of increasing awareness about breast cancer risk factors and early detection among young women in Bangladesh.

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Knowledge of breast cancer and its risk factors among Al-Quds university students in Palestine

International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences ◽

10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20184407 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (11) ◽

pp. 3504

Author(s):

Farid Abdulwahab Ghrayeb ◽

Omar Rimawz ◽

Azzam Nimer

Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Breast Cancer Risk ◽

Cancer Risk ◽

University Students ◽

Public Health Problem ◽

Warning Signs ◽

Major Public Health Problem ◽

Cancer Risk Factors ◽

Breast Cancer Risk Factors

Background: Cancer is a major public health problem globally. The incidence of cancer is escalating rapidly in many low- and middle-income countries like Palestine due to the epidemiological transition. This could be due to lack of awareness, knowledge and beliefs about breast cancer and its management among females. Aims and objectives was to determine knowledge of breast cancer risk factors, symptoms and early detection methods among Al-Quds University female students.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study conducted over a period of 6 months in Al-Quds University. Study population was 332 female university students. Data was collected by using self-administered questionnaire.Results: The most widely known risk factors by the students were old age 62.7%, followed by obesity 44% and never being pregnant 30.7%. Approximately half of the students (48.8%) identified breast lump as a symptom for breast cancer. However, non lump symptoms were less known and less than half were aware of other warning signs. Only 48.5 % of students identified correctly the appropriate time to perform breast self examination.Conclusions: The findings of this study showed a low level of knowledge on breast cancer risk factors, early warning signs and BSE among female university students. Therefore, effective educational programs are required to improve the knowledge level of university students regarding breast cancer and related practices.

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Early Mortality in Patients with Lung Cancer: Risk Factors for Death within 30 Days or 60 Days of Initial Diagnosis

10.1055/s-0039-1678204 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

A Tufman ◽

S Schneiderbauer ◽

D Kauffmann-Guerrero ◽

F Manapov ◽

C Schneider ◽

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Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Lung Cancer ◽

Cancer Risk ◽

Lung Cancer Risk ◽

Early Mortality ◽

Initial Diagnosis ◽

Cancer Risk Factors

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Gastric Cancer Risk Factors Associated With EU and CELAC Populations

Case Medical Research ◽

10.31525/ct1-nct03957031 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Keyword(s):

Risk Factors ◽

Gastric Cancer ◽

Cancer Risk ◽

Gastric Cancer Risk ◽

Cancer Risk Factors ◽

Factors Associated

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Colon cancer: risk factors and screening

Spravočnik vrača obŝej praktiki (Journal of Family Medicine) ◽

10.33920/med-10-2004-02 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 13-22

Author(s):

Mark Natanson

Keyword(s):

Colorectal Cancer ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Cancer Risk ◽

Clinical Manifestations ◽

Dysplastic Lesion ◽

Test Analysis ◽

Cancer Risk Factors ◽

Colon Cancer Risk ◽

Neoplastic Process ◽

Rectal Cancers

Colon and rectal cancers are usually combined under the same term "colorectal cancer". It should be noted that the lesion of the colon is much more common. Colorectal cancer ranks fourth in the overall structure of oncological pathology in terms of prevalence, and in some countries even comes third after lung and stomach cancer. Risk factors that contribute to the development of colorectal cancer include bowel polyps, ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, and a genetic predisposition. Most often, neoplastic transformation occurs at the site of an adenoma or dysplastic lesion of the intestinal mucosa. Due to the high risk of neoplastic process in a sufficiently large number of elderly people, it is recommended that every person over the age of 50 should undergo compulsory screening to detect latent cancer. The simplest, but at the same time insufficiently informative method is a blood culture test - analysis for the presence of blood in the feces. Method of total colonoscopy and double-contrast radiography is distinguished by a higher information content, but at the same time a higher cost. It is recommended to have these examinations every three to five years after the age of 50 years without clinical manifestations, and after the age of 40 for those at risk for colorectal cancer.

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