Objective:The study's purpose has been to scrutinize the knowledge of caregivers of patients bearing gastric cancer, to identify the main risk factors in caregivers and to propose actions of health education among caregivers regarding the gastric cancer. Methods: It is a descriptive study with a qualitative approach. Data collection was carried out through a semi-structured interview with caregivers of patients with gastric cancer. Data analysis was performed according to Bardin's perspective. Results: The interviewees had insufficient knowledge about the prevention of gastric cancer, then leading to unhealthy habits that compromise their health. Conclusion: It is necessary to implement educational engagement at all levels of health care, furthermore, it is the responsibility of professionals to disseminate knowledge about the subject, as well as it is up to users to choose behaviors that produce health rather than habits that lead to illnesses.
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