A STUDY OF ATTITUDE AND SCREENING PREVALENCE PRACTICE OF CANCER AMONG A POPULATION OF BIRJAND

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HAGHIGHI F.; HOSSEINI M.

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Journal: Journal of Birjand University of Medical Sciences Year:2003 | Volume:10 | Issue:3 Page(s): 15-18

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A STUDY OF ATTITUDE AND SCREENING PREVALENCE PRACTICE OF CANCER AMONG A POPULATION OF BIRJAND

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HAGHIGHI F. | HOSSEINI M. | Issue Writer Certificate

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CANCER; SCREENING; ATTITUDE; PRACTICEQ2

Abstract

Background and Aim: Cancer is the 2nd cause of death in the world after cardiovascular diseases. Life expectancy is directly selected to the cancer stage when the diagnosis is established. Nowadays the only practical way for early diagnosis of cancers is screening test. Despite the provision of screening programs, attendance for screening remains low. This study was undertaken to investigate the attitude and screening practice about cancer among a population of Birjand. Materials and Methods: In this cross sectional study 1504 people (15-85 years old) of different parts of the city were selected by cluster sampling method. They were then studied by questionnaire including demographic information and questions related to attitude and screening practice and its hindrances. The data were analyzed by independent sample T-test and analysis of variance with P≤0.05. Results: Most of the cases were female (59.3%). 60/8% were higher than diploma and 61.5 were married, the average ages of males and females were 31±11 and 30.7±12 years respectively. On the whole 91% of the cases were liable to take part in periodical check up and screening but 60% of them did nothing for early diagnosis of cancer. 30.8% was due to fear of having cancer; the rest was due to time limitation and economical problems. Ladies attitude and practice were better (P<0.001). There was a negative relation between educational level with attitude and practice (P<0.001). Conclusion: It was found that peoples attitude to cancer and screening practice was not appropriate. People should be warred of thought to understand the importance of screening and its role in early diagnosis of cancer and its treatment.

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HAGHIGHI, F., & HOSSEINI, M.. (2003). A STUDY OF ATTITUDE AND SCREENING PREVALENCE PRACTICE OF CANCER AMONG A POPULATION OF BIRJAND . JOURNAL OF BIRJAND UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, 10(3), 15-18. SID. https://sid.ir/paper/95327/en

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HAGHIGHI F., HOSSEINI M.. A STUDY OF ATTITUDE AND SCREENING PREVALENCE PRACTICE OF CANCER AMONG A POPULATION OF BIRJAND . JOURNAL OF BIRJAND UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES[Internet]. 2003;10(3):15-18. Available from: https://sid.ir/paper/95327/en

IEEE: Copy

F. HAGHIGHI, and M. HOSSEINI, “A STUDY OF ATTITUDE AND SCREENING PREVALENCE PRACTICE OF CANCER AMONG A POPULATION OF BIRJAND ,” JOURNAL OF BIRJAND UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, vol. 10, no. 3, pp. 15–18, 2003, [Online]. Available: https://sid.ir/paper/95327/en

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