Economic Burden of Gynecological Cancers in Iran

Sargazi, Nasrin; Daroudi, Rajabali; Zendehdel, Kazem; Hashemi, Fatemeh; Tahmasebi, Mamak; Darrudi, Ali; Nahvijou, Azin

doi:10.1016/j.vhri.2021.02.005

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“…Increasing women's awareness of cancer symptoms and risk factors while the incidence of its growth can effectively prevent that progression and reduce the cost of treatment imposed on the healthcare system [ 12 ]. Raising awareness and attitude, social norms, or self-efficacy can significantly alter behavior to improve lifestyle, modify ovarian cancer risk factors, and reduce the potential gap between being a sign and diagnosing ovarian cancer in women [ 13 ].…”

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Women's awareness of ovarian cancer risk factors and symptoms in Western Iran in 2020–2021

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Objectives This study aimed to investigate awareness of women living in the western region of Iran about warning signs and risk factors for ovarian cancer. Methods This cross-sectional, descriptive-analytical study was conducted in Sanandaj and Kermanshah, Iran, 2020 and 2021. In this study, 1081 women aged 18–70 years were selected as the sample to fill out the electronic version of the Ovarian Cancer Awareness Measure (OCAM) to identify the significant variables of ovarian cancer warning signs and risk factors. The obtained data were statistically analyzed by descriptive statistics and ordinal logistic regression in SPSS 19. Results In this study, 60.9% of the participants had medium awareness of the subject. The results indicated that participants with higher educational attainment (P < 0.05) and those with a history of cancer (P < 0.001) showed higher knowledge of cancer. The lowest level of awareness of symptoms was associated with acute symptoms such as dysphagia (swallowing problems) most days, persistent bloating, a sense of abdominal fullness or heaviness, and frequent urination. Moreover, the lowest awareness of risk factors was related to the history of IVF treatments and the application of talcum powder to the genital area. Conclusion The study findings showed that women living in the western region of Iran have moderate awareness of ovarian cancer and insufficient knowledge of cancer warning signs; this suggests that it is necessary to train Iranian women to raise awareness of the signs and risk factors for ovarian cancer.

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Women's awareness of ovarian cancer risk factors and symptoms in Western Iran in 2020–2021

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“…The included studies were carried out worldwide, including in the USA ( n = 30) ( 24–53 ), Europe ( n = 10) ( 20 , 54–62 ), Canada ( n = 4) ( 63–66 ), Malaysia ( n = 4) ( 67–70 ), Australia ( n = 6) ( 71–76 ), Brazil ( n = 2) ( 77 , 78 ), China ( n = 2) ( 79 , 80 ), Iran ( n = 2) ( 81 , 82 ), Korea ( n = 1) ( 83 ), Taiwan ( n = 1) ( 84 ), Japan ( n = 1) ( 85 ), and Ethiopia ( n = 1) ( 86 ). A total of 47,964,650 cancer patients participated in a total of 64 studies carried out worldwide, with study samples ranging from 26 to 19.6 million.…”

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Describing financial toxicity among cancer patients in different income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Azzani,

Atroosh,

Anbazhagan

et al. 2024

Front. Public Health

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BackgroundThere is limited evidence of financial toxicity (FT) among cancer patients from countries of various income levels. Hence, this study aimed to determine the prevalence of objective and subjective FT and their measurements in relation to cancer treatment.MethodsPubMed, Science Direct, Scopus, and CINAHL databases were searched to find studies that examined FT. There was no limit on the design or setting of the study. Random-effects meta-analysis was utilized to obtain the pooled prevalence of objective FT.ResultsOut of 244 identified studies during the initial screening, only 64 studies were included in this review. The catastrophic health expenditure (CHE) method was often used in the included studies to determine the objective FT. The pooled prevalence of CHE was 47% (95% CI: 24.0–70.0) in middle- and high-income countries, and the highest percentage was noted in low-income countries (74.4%). A total of 30 studies focused on subjective FT, of which 9 used the Comprehensive Score for FT (COST) tool and reported median scores ranging between 17.0 and 31.9.ConclusionThis study shows that cancer patients from various income-group countries experienced a significant financial burden during their treatment. It is imperative to conduct further studies on interventions and policies that can lower FT caused by cancer treatment.

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“…Due to the importance of this deadly cancer in the world, various studies have been conducted to estimate the burden of this disease and the cost it imposes on society 17,18 . Given the increasing prevalence of CRC and the low‐survival rate of patients due to advanced diagnosis, cancer was also recognized as a potential problem in Iran, and screening programs were introduced at national level to reduce the incidence 19 …”

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“… 17 , 18 Given the increasing prevalence of CRC and the low‐survival rate of patients due to advanced diagnosis, cancer was also recognized as a potential problem in Iran, and screening programs were introduced at national level to reduce the incidence. 19 …”

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“…17,18 Given the increasing prevalence of CRC and the low-survival rate of patients due to advanced diagnosis, cancer was also recognized as a potential problem in Iran, and screening programs were introduced at national level to reduce the incidence. 19 One of the effective factors for the prevention of CRC is the promotion of HL. Low HL should be considered a challenge not only for those affected but also for health care providers and health care systems due to lack of health care, preventive measures, and cancer screening.…”

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Colorectal cancer literacy and related factors in northeast of Iran: A cross‐sectional study

Delshad,

Pourhaji,

Abdollahi

et al. 2024

Cancer Reports

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BackgroundColorectal cancer (CRC) is a health challenge and the second most common cancer worldwide. Increasing colorectal cancer literacy (CRCL) is one of the most effective factors in CRC prevention.AimThe aim of this study was to determine and evaluate CRCL and its related factors in Torbat Heydarieh, northeastern Iran.Methods and ResultsThis study was a cross‐sectional survey conducted in 2021 in Torbat Heydarieh, a city in northeastern Iran, on 200 clients presenting to a comprehensive health service centers.In addition to collecting sociodemographic characteristics, participants were administered the Knowledge and Attitude Questionnaire and the Colorectal Cancer Literacy Questionnaire (CRCLQ).Data were analyzed with SPSS software version 25 using independent samples t‐tests, one‐way analysis, chi‐square, and Pearson correlation coefficients. The statistical significance level was set at p < .05. The results showed that the mean age of the participants was 51.12 ± 8.45 years. The majority of participants (84%) stated that their friends and relatives had no history of CRC.Pearson correlation coefficient results showed a significant correlation between knowledge and attitude toward CRC (r = .15, p = .041). A significant correlation was also found between knowledge and CRCL (r = .4, p ≤ .001).ConclusionWe found low CRCL among clients of comprehensive health service centers. More targeted educational interventions are needed to promote CRCL among Iranian adults.

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Economic Burden of Gynecological Cancers in Iran

Cited by 14 publications

References 25 publications

Women's awareness of ovarian cancer risk factors and symptoms in Western Iran in 2020–2021

Women's awareness of ovarian cancer risk factors and symptoms in Western Iran in 2020–2021

Describing financial toxicity among cancer patients in different income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Colorectal cancer literacy and related factors in northeast of Iran: A cross‐sectional study

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