Awareness about Gynecologic Cancers and Related Factors among Healthy Women: A Cross-Sectional Study

被引:10
作者
Ozturk, Rusen [1 ]
Bakir, Sumeyye [1 ]
Kazankaya, Figen [1 ]
Paker, Selin [1 ]
Ertem, Gul [1 ]
机构
[1] Ege Univ, Dept Women Hlth & Dis Nursing, Fac Nursing, Izmir, Turkey
关键词
Gynecologic oncology; women in reproductive age; knowledge and awareness; cancer awareness; mortality; CERVICAL-CANCER; RISK-FACTORS; KNOWLEDGE; EPIDEMIOLOGY; BEHAVIORS; BELIEFS;
D O I
10.1080/19371918.2021.1965936
中图分类号
R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
学科分类号
1004 ; 120402 ;
摘要
The risk of cancer-related mortality and morbidity decreases when women are aware of the risk factors for gynecologic cancers and implement strategies such as attending relevant early screening programs. This cross-sectional study conducted between August 2017 and August 2018 at a public hospital in Turkey aimed to determine the awareness about gynecologic cancers among healthy women by utilized the Krieger's ecosocial theory as a framework for the study. The study included 554 Turkish women aged 18-65 years. Data were collected using the Gynecological Cancer Awareness Scale (GCAS) and a questionnaire designed in this study. Significant differences were noted between the average GCAS score and variables such as the amount of menstrual bleeding, entering menopause, a history of reproductive system disease, regular gynecological examination (including Pap test), regular vaginal self-examination, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), genital hygiene behavior, the fear of having cancer, having knowledge about cancer, and requiring information about cancer (p < .05). Despite the high level of awareness about gynecologic cancer among these women, the lack of proper knowledge and preventive measures was high. Having knowledge about gynecologic cancers results in increased awareness; however, the level of knowledge is not sufficient to prevent gynecologic cancers, which shows the need for sufficient and effective cancer screening and education programs.
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页数:10
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