Assessment of Knowledge of Cancer Risk Factors and Awareness of Early Cancer Warning Signs among University Students

Anmar Al-taie; Aisha Bakur

Makale detayları

Assessment of Knowledge of Cancer Risk Factors and Awareness of Early Cancer Warning Signs among University Students

Yazarlar:

Anmar Al-taie | Aisha Bakur

Yayıncı:

Marmara University

Ana Başlıklar:

Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice

Dergi:

Clinical and Experimental Health Sciences Vol.14 Issue 1, pp.139-145

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

3/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001310974

pISSN:

2459-1459

Anahtar kelimeler:

Özet:

 Objective: To predict the level of knowledge about cancer risk factors and the level of awareness of the most common warning symptoms of cancer among university students in Kyrenia, Northern Cyprus. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in Kyrenia, Northern Cyprus among university students from different academic disciplines, including medical and non-medical disciplines, using a structured questionnaire. Results: A total of 150 students participated in this study, half of them were non-medical students 51.3. There was a low level of knowledge of cancer risk factors reported by most of the respondents of both groups. The difference between the responses to risk factors between the medical and non-medical students was found to be statistically significant regarding alcohol consumption 9.6 vs. 13; p.004, consumption of processed red meat 12.3 vs. 54.5; p.001, family history of cancer 4.1 vs. 6.5; p.001, respectively. Permanent unexplained pain was significantly recognized by the respondents of the medical group compared to the non-medical group 48 vs. 18.2; p0.001. The medical and non-medical participants reported a low mean knowledge 2.241.52 vs. 3.111.60; and mean awareness 1.700.91 vs. 1.000.81, respectively. Conclusion: There is a gap and low knowledge about cancer prevention and awareness of cancer signs among medical and non-medical undergraduates. Efforts should be made to increase cancer knowledge and awareness through continuing education programs for all university students at various levels to detect cancer early.

 Objective: To predict the level of knowledge about cancer risk factors and the level of awareness of the most common warning symptoms of cancer among university students in Kyrenia, Northern Cyprus. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in Kyrenia, Northern Cyprus among university students from different academic disciplines, including medical and non-medical disciplines, using a structured questionnaire. Results: A total of 150 students participated in this study, half of them were non-medical students 51.3. There was a low level of knowledge of cancer risk factors reported by most of the respondents of both groups. The difference between the responses to risk factors between the medical and non-medical students was found to be statistically significant regarding alcohol consumption 9.6 vs. 13; p.004, consumption of processed red meat 12.3 vs. 54.5; p.001, family history of cancer 4.1 vs. 6.5; p.001, respectively. Permanent unexplained pain was significantly recognized by the respondents of the medical group compared to the non-medical group 48 vs. 18.2; p0.001. The medical and non-medical participants reported a low mean knowledge 2.241.52 vs. 3.111.60; and mean awareness 1.700.91 vs. 1.000.81, respectively. Conclusion: There is a gap and low knowledge about cancer prevention and awareness of cancer signs among medical and non-medical undergraduates. Efforts should be made to increase cancer knowledge and awareness through continuing education programs for all university students at various levels to detect cancer early.

 Objective: To predict the level of knowledge about cancer risk factors and the level of awareness of the most common warning symptoms of cancer among university students in Kyrenia, Northern Cyprus. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in Kyrenia, Northern Cyprus among university students from different academic disciplines, including medical and non-medical disciplines, using a structured questionnaire. Results: A total of 150 students participated in this study, half of them were non-medical students 51.3. There was a low level of knowledge of cancer risk factors reported by most of the respondents of both groups. The difference between the responses to risk factors between the medical and non-medical students was found to be statistically significant regarding alcohol consumption 9.6 vs. 13; p.004, consumption of processed red meat 12.3 vs. 54.5; p.001, family history of cancer 4.1 vs. 6.5; p.001, respectively. Permanent unexplained pain was significantly recognized by the respondents of the medical group compared to the non-medical group 48 vs. 18.2; p0.001. The medical and non-medical participants reported a low mean knowledge 2.241.52 vs. 3.111.60; and mean awareness 1.700.91 vs. 1.000.81, respectively. Conclusion: There is a gap and low knowledge about cancer prevention and awareness of cancer signs among medical and non-medical undergraduates. Efforts should be made to increase cancer knowledge and awareness through continuing education programs for all university students at various levels to detect cancer early.

 Objective: To predict the level of knowledge about cancer risk factors and the level of awareness of the most common warning symptoms of cancer among university students in Kyrenia, Northern Cyprus. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted in Kyrenia, Northern Cyprus among university students from different academic disciplines, including medical and non-medical disciplines, using a structured questionnaire. Results: A total of 150 students participated in this study, half of them were non-medical students 51.3. There was a low level of knowledge of cancer risk factors reported by most of the respondents of both groups. The difference between the responses to risk factors between the medical and non-medical students was found to be statistically significant regarding alcohol consumption 9.6 vs. 13; p.004, consumption of processed red meat 12.3 vs. 54.5; p.001, family history of cancer 4.1 vs. 6.5; p.001, respectively. Permanent unexplained pain was significantly recognized by the respondents of the medical group compared to the non-medical group 48 vs. 18.2; p0.001. The medical and non-medical participants reported a low mean knowledge 2.241.52 vs. 3.111.60; and mean awareness 1.700.91 vs. 1.000.81, respectively. Conclusion: There is a gap and low knowledge about cancer prevention and awareness of cancer signs among medical and non-medical undergraduates. Efforts should be made to increase cancer knowledge and awareness through continuing education programs for all university students at various levels to detect cancer early.

Makale detayları

Assessment of Knowledge of Cancer Risk Factors and Awareness of Early Cancer Warning Signs among University Students

Yazarlar:

Anmar Al-taie | Aisha Bakur

Yayıncı:

Marmara University

Ana Başlıklar:

Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice

Dergi:

Clinical and Experimental Health Sciences Vol.14 Issue 1, pp.139-145

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

3/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001310974

pISSN:

2459-1459

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Makale detayları

Yazarlar: Anmar Al-taie | Aisha Bakur

Yayıncı: Marmara University

Ana Başlıklar: Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice

Dergi: Clinical and Experimental Health Sciences Vol.14 Issue 1, pp.139-145

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 3/2024

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001310974

pISSN: 2459-1459

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Yazarlar:

Anmar Al-taie | Aisha Bakur

Yayıncı:

Marmara University

Ana Başlıklar:

Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice

Dergi:

Clinical and Experimental Health Sciences Vol.14 Issue 1, pp.139-145

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

3/2024

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001310974

pISSN:

2459-1459