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- جایگاه : پژوهشی
- مجله: Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
- نوع مقاله: Journal Article
- کلمات کلیدی: Barriers,Colorectal,Oman,early detection,Neoplasms
- چکیده:
- چکیده انگلیسی: Objective: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in Oman after breast and thyroid. Awareness regarding the availability of CRC screening services could play a major role in promoting early detection and reducing mortality rates. The aim of this study was to identify public knowledge and attitudes toward CRC screening. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 410 members of the public attending the Sultan Qaboos University Hospital in Muscat, Oman. A questionnaire was developed to assess the participants’ general knowledge, barriers and factors affecting attitudes, beliefs and behaviors regarding CRC screening. Results: A total of 410 members of the public participated from 500 invited (response rate: 82.0%). Most of the participants had not heard of CRC screening (76.3%) and were unaware of different screening methods (92.9%). The majority (93.9%) had not undergone CRC screening in Oman; however, 70.6% reported that they would be willing to do so in the future, particularly if recommended by doctors (52.7%). Barriers to screening included feeling embarrassed by the idea of a colonoscopy (73.9%), not having any symptoms of CRC (65.1%) and a fear of being diagnosed with CRC (55.6%). A bivariate analysis indicated that males demonstrated significantly more awareness of CRC screening compared to females (64.9% versus 35.1%; p = 0.004) and younger participants (
- انتشار مقاله: 21-03-1399
- نویسندگان: Mohammed Al-Azri,Sharouq Al-Khatri,Sathiya Murthi Panchatcharam
- مشاهده
- جایگاه : پژوهشی
- مجله: Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
- نوع مقاله: Journal Article
- کلمات کلیدی: Barriers,Awareness,Oman,Symptoms,Ovarian Cancer
- چکیده:
- چکیده انگلیسی: Background: Ovarian cancer has been regarded as most deadly gynaecological cancer in the world. In Oman,
ovarian cancer is the third most prevalent gynaecological cancer affecting Omani women. The awareness of risk factors,
symptoms and seeking early medical care play a role in the improvement of survival rates. The aim of this study is to
explore knowledge, risk factors, symptoms and the time taken to seek early medical help for ovarian cancer among
Omani women attended Sultan Qaboos University Hospital. Methods: The ovarian Cancer Awareness and Measure
(CAM) questionnaire (translated into Arabic) was used to collect data. Results: A total of 499 women participated.
The most recognised risk factors were having ovarian cysts (71.3%), smoking (67.5%) and having close relative with
ovarian cancer (63.5%); the least recognised were having in vitro fertilization (25.5%), having children (26.3%) and
using talcum powder in the genital area (31.5%). The most recognised symptoms were persistent pain in the pelvis
(67.7%), persistent pain in the abdomen (60.3%) and extreme fatigue (56.5%); the least recognised were feeling full
persistently (22.8%), passing more urine than usual (31.1%) and changes in bowel habits (32.1%). Multinomial logistic
regression showed recognition of risk factors and symptoms were associated with a higher level of education, a higher
income, increased age, higher number of pregnancies, a longer duration of marriage and having a family history of
ovarian cancer. Most of the barriers to seeking medical help were for several emotional, practical and healthcare service
reasons. Conclusion: The overall level of recognition of risk factors and symptoms of ovarian cancer among Omani
women were low with several emotional, practical and service barriers preventing them from seeking early medical
help. More measures to raise national cancer awareness levels are needed, and support for women to overcome these
barriers to minimized delays in the presentation.- انتشار مقاله: 03-09-1396
- نویسندگان: Mohammed Al-Azri,Maytha Al-Saidi,Eman AL-Mutair,Sathiya Murthi Panchatcharam
- مشاهده