Knowledge about Risk Factors for Cancer among Adults in Nepal

Poudel, Kritika; Sumi, Naomi

doi:10.18502/kls.v4i4.2270

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“…Cervical cancer is an important issue in Nepal; hence, proper strategies should be developed to increase women’s participation in screening programs [41]. Lack of proper information and less perceived seriousness were barriers hindering cervical cancer screening among mothers.…”

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Analyzing Awareness on Risk Factors, Barriers and Prevention of Cervical Cancer among Pairs of Nepali High School Students and Their Mothers

Poudel

Sumi

2019

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Providing information on increased cancer risks associated with certain behaviors might encourage adolescents to initiate protective behaviors. This study firstly determined the knowledge of risk factors and prevention of cervical cancer. Secondly, it checked an association between mothers’ screening practice and student’s knowledge. A descriptive, cross sectional study was conducted among 253 pairs of high school students and their mothers. Knowledge on cervical cancer was significantly lower among students and mothers. While cancer screening tests, maintenance of hygiene were considered as major preventive measures for cervical cancer, human papilloma vaccine was the least considered preventive measure. Students who were female, attended discussions on cancer and had a healthy diet had better awareness of cancer. Mothers of female students had better knowledge about cervical cancer than mothers of male students. Less perceived susceptibility and lack of knowledge were major obstacles among mothers, limiting cervical cancer screening to 15%. Although association between knowledge of students and screening practice of mothers was not clear, it was observed that cancer communication increased awareness of cervical cancer in both groups. Our findings showed a strong need for school-based cancer education program to address the issues of human papillomavirus vaccinations, cervical cancer risk and screening.

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Analyzing Awareness on Risk Factors, Barriers and Prevention of Cervical Cancer among Pairs of Nepali High School Students and Their Mothers

Poudel

Sumi

2019

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“…The 2018 report by the World Health Organization (WHO) indicated that lung cancer was responsible for nearly one in five (18.4%) cancer-related deaths across the globe [1]. Increasing cancer-related mortality in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs), including sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), are attributable to aging and pervasive risk factors, including cigarette smoking, alcohol use, unhealthy diet and lack of physical activity [4][5][6][7].…”

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Lung cancer awareness and palliative care interventions implemented in low-and middle-income countries: a scoping review

2020

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Background Lung cancer is the most diagnosed cancer worldwide. In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), lung cancer is often diagnosed at a late stage due to poor knowledge and awareness of its signs and symptoms. Increasing lung cancer awareness is likely to reduce the diagnosis and treatment delays. The implementation of early palliative care has also been reported to improve a patient’s quality of life, and even survival. The aim of this scoping review was to map evidence on lung cancer awareness and palliative care interventions implemented in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and other LMICs. Methods This scoping review was guided by Arksey and O’Malley’s framework. Databases such as the EBSCOhost, PubMed, Science Direct, Google Scholar, World Health Organization (WHO) library and grey literature were used to perform systematic searches of relevant articles. The methodological quality assessment of included primary studies was assessed using the Mixed Method Appraisal Tool (MMAT). NVivo version 10 software was used to perform the thematic content analysis of the included studies. Results A total number of screened articles was 2886, with 236 meeting the eligibility criteria and 167 further excluded following abstract screening. Sixty-nine (69) articles qualified for full-article screening and 9 were selected for detailed data extraction and methodological quality assessment. Of the included nine studies, eight described at least one lung cancer warning signs and symptoms, while one described the effectiveness of palliative care for lung cancer. Eight articles recognized the level of lung cancer knowledge, risk factors awareness of warning signs and symptoms in LMICs, mostly Africa and Asia. Conclusions Most of the participants were aware of tobacco use as the major risk factor for lung cancer but lacked knowledge on the other pre-disposing risk factors. Evidence on palliative care is scarce, therefore, awareness interventions packaged with evidence on the value of timely access to palliative care services in improving the quality of life of the lung cancer patients and their families, are required.

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“…These numbers are expected to double in the next 20 years due to the aging and population growth, as well as the changes in lifestyle factors. These lifestyle factors are associated with urbanization and economic development of risk factors, such as smoking, obesity, physical inactivity and dietary patterns (4,9,10). It is believed that increasing the awareness about lung cancer is key to reducing the diagnosis and treatment delays (10).…”

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“…These lifestyle factors are associated with urbanization and economic development of risk factors, such as smoking, obesity, physical inactivity and dietary patterns (4,9,10). It is believed that increasing the awareness about lung cancer is key to reducing the diagnosis and treatment delays (10). Evidence suggests that a significant portion of the increase in cancer is due to several factors, including poor awareness of the signs, symptoms, and risk factors for cancer; poor availability of tests or screening programs; and limited access to standard treatment (5,10,11).…”

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“…It is believed that increasing the awareness about lung cancer is key to reducing the diagnosis and treatment delays (10). Evidence suggests that a significant portion of the increase in cancer is due to several factors, including poor awareness of the signs, symptoms, and risk factors for cancer; poor availability of tests or screening programs; and limited access to standard treatment (5,10,11). People may delay help-seeking due to poor knowledge of lung cancer symptoms (12,13), or wait until the disease advances to a terminal stage (14,15).…”

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Lung cancer awareness and palliative care interventions implemented in Africa: A systematic scoping review’

Nwagbara¹,

Ginindza²,

Hlongwana³

2020

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Background: Lung cancer is the most common cancer and cause of cancer-related deaths, responsible for nearly one in five deaths across the globe. In low and middle-income countries (LMICs), lung cancer is often diagnosed at a late stage due to poor public knowledge and awareness of the signs and symptoms of lung cancer. It is believed that increasing the awareness about lung cancer is key to reducing the diagnosis and treatment delays. Early implementation of palliative care has also been reported to improve a patient’s quality of life, symptom burden, and even survival. The aim of this paper was to map evidence on lung cancer awareness and palliative care interventions implemented in Africa.Methods: A scoping review was performed following the method of Arksey and O’Malley. Systematic searches were performed using EBSCOhost platform. A keyword search from the following electronic databases were conducted: PubMed/MEDLINE, Google Scholar, Science Direct, World Health Organization (WHO) library, and grey literature. The screening was guided by the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The quality of the included studies was determined by Mixed Method Appraisal Tool (MMAT). A thematic content analysis was used to present the narrative account of the reviews, and NVivo version 11 was employed to extract themes from all included studies.Results: A total of 2886 articles were screened, and 236 met the eligibility criteria. Furthermore, 167 articles were also excluded following abstract screening. Sixty-nine (69) articles were selected for full-article screening by two researchers with 9 being selected for independent detailed data extraction for this synthesis. These studies were also subjected to methodological quality assessment. Of the nine included studies, eight studies described at least one lung cancer warning signs and symptoms, while one study described the effectiveness of palliative care for lung cancer. Eight articles recognized the level of lung cancer knowledge, risk factors and awareness of warning signs and symptoms in LMICs, mostly Africa and Asia.Conclusions: Most of the participants were aware of tobacco use as a risk factor for lung cancer, but the majority still had limited knowledge on the other pre-disposing risk factors. There is limited evidence on the palliative treatment of symptoms, and majority of patients continued to suffer from uncontrolled symptoms and unmet needs. Therefore, the urgent need for timely access to palliative care to be introduced from diagnosis to end of life to improve the quality of life of the lung cancer patients and their families.

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Knowledge about Risk Factors for Cancer among Adults in Nepal

Cited by 9 publications

References 8 publications

Analyzing Awareness on Risk Factors, Barriers and Prevention of Cervical Cancer among Pairs of Nepali High School Students and Their Mothers

Analyzing Awareness on Risk Factors, Barriers and Prevention of Cervical Cancer among Pairs of Nepali High School Students and Their Mothers

Lung cancer awareness and palliative care interventions implemented in low-and middle-income countries: a scoping review

Lung cancer awareness and palliative care interventions implemented in Africa: A systematic scoping review’

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