Knowledge, attitude and practice towards early screening of colorectal cancer in Riyadh

Alenazi, Hanan; Alshammari, Hotoon S

doi:10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_290_20

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“…The study recognized that this method stressed on the importance of co-design input to give an intervention as CRISP sustainable with other risk methods. In Saudi Arabia , Alshammari et al,2020 concluded that the participant's knowledge and early screenings of Colorectal cancer are inadequate. They would undergo early screening if their doctors advised them to do that.…”

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Risk prediction of colorectal cancer

Qalawa

2022

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Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is considered as a significant worldwide health problem1 and there is strong suggestion that screening can reduce CRC mortality rate. Thus, the effectiveness of awareness toward screening may be encouraged screening performance and screening intensity to those at highest risk. Aim: to find out community awareness regarding risk prediction of colorectal cancer at port-said city , Egypt. Subject and methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out using A purposive sampling on 220 female from age more than 20 year at outpatient clinics from governmental hospitals (Alsalam general , Port-fouad general hospital Algawhara hospital at Port-Said city, Egypt responded to the self-administered online survey. Statistical tools such as frequency, percentage, were used for the descriptive analysis. Results: there are a statistically significant relation was found in all items of participant's attitude regarding colorectal cancer with ps= (0.001, 0.012) respectively. Furthermore, there are a statistically significant relation was found between participant’s intentions to be screened for colorectal cancer with their socio-demographic characteristics mainly in the items related to level of education and their occupation with ps= (0.015, 0.005) respectively.

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Risk prediction of colorectal cancer

Qalawa

2022

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“…Therefore, as suggested by many authors, we also recommend that policymakers need to have a proactive attitude in implementing a unified national program for not only educating the population but also carry out preventive screening, medicine seminars, workshops, and awareness campaigns for the public about cancers in general and CRC in specific. [ 13 14 15 29 ]…”

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Knowledge & Awareness regarding colorectal cancer among health and allied students of King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah

Sameer

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Alsulimani

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Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care

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Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the pivotal public health issues in Saudi Arabia currently. There is a need to examine the knowledge and awareness of the health professions’ students who are going to be the caretakers of the public in years to come. Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the knowledge and awareness of CRC in health and allied students of our Health Sciences University in Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods: An online predesigned and validated and self-administered Survey/Questionnaire was dispensed to all health and allied students. Descriptive statistics was performed using SPSS. Data were analyzed by demographic distributions to determine if students of these groups displayed any differential awareness and knowledge for CRC. Results: A total of 372 of students answered the online questionnaire with a mean age of 20 + 7.3 (SD) years. There was almost an equal distribution of male (47.8%) and female (52.2%) students and majority of them were single (97.3%). In this study, we found that the students were not having any knowledge of the epidemiology of CRC in Saudi Arabia. The knowledge about the various risk factors of CRC was also very dismal; only a minority of them (34.4%) was able to identify 5 out of 12 CRC risk factors correctly. However, 59.7% of students had no idea about the test/examination methods that are used in screening and detection of CRC, but majority (76.1%) of them were aware that people should get screened for CRC. Conclusions: A very low level of awareness and knowledge about CRC was observed in this study among all health and allied students. We strongly recommend that there is a dire need of proactive aggressive preventive medicine campaigns, educational programs, and curricular modifications for the students to prepare them for the challenges posed by increasing burden of cancer in the kingdom.

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“…The women, as reported in 2010 [27]. Colorectal cancer is ranked first in men and the third rate of colorectal cancer was 9.6/100000 individuals in the Saudi population in 2015 [28].…”

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“…In a Saudi study investigated the knowledge about colorectal cancer, it was found that 47% of participants heard about cancer screening, whereas 82.9% had a positive attitude to perform it if the doctor advised them [28].…”

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Awareness and willingness to participate in medical screening programs, Taif city

2022

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Background: There is great impact of implementing evidence based screening programs on improving public health outcomes. When applied properly it will lead to prevent disease, reduce disability and cut mortality. 1st step in conducting such programs is awareness about current situation regarding knowledge and willingness of the targeted population for such programs. Objectives: To estimate level of knowledge about breast cancer, colorectal cancer and osteoporosis and assess willingness to participate in screening programs among resident of king Fahad airbase in Taif city. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study that was conducted among King Fahad Air base residents using an online survey to investigate the awareness of the residents of air base about the detection of some diseases. The study included all age groups and both genders, the study continued for 2 weeks. The survey investigated demographics of participants, their awareness about breast cancer, colon and rectum cancers, and osteoporosis regarding the prevalence, family history, and other questions associated with level of knowledge of such diseases. Results: The present study included 121 participants; most dominant age group represented 41.32% with an age range of 35-44 years old. Females were more dominant than males with 65.29%. Regarding family history, there were 6.61%, 5.83%, and 42.15% reported having a family history of breast cancer, colon and rectum cancers, and osteoporosis. Regarding the prevalence of breast cancer, there were 59.17% moderate in prevalence. Regarding colon and rectum cancers, there were 58.68% moderate in prevalence. There were 70.83% reported that osteoporosis is prevalent. Regarding the appropriate age for early detection of the diseases, there were 38.02% reported 30 years and more for the detection of breast cancer, 52.07%, 42.15% when symptoms appear regarding colorectal cancers and osteoporosis respectively. Regarding the symptoms related to colon and rectum cancers, there were 44.63% reported abdominal pain, 49.59% reported changes in faces, 67.77% reported the presence of blood in the stool, 23.14% reported vomiting and nausea, and 5.79% reported no symptoms. Regarding the risk factors of colon and rectum cancers, there were 66.12%, 70.59%, 76.03%, 66.94%, 71.07%, and 33.06% reported eating few vegetables and fruits, smoking, low fiber diet, high-fat diet, the low practice of exercise, and age older than 50 years old, respectively. Regarding breast cancers, the symptoms reported for breast cancer were as follows; 79.34% presence of a painless mass in the breast, 72.50% changes in skin color of the breast, 69.42% secretions and blood of the nipple, and 66.12% presence of ulcers around the nipple and the breast. The risk factors of breast cancers reported by participants included; 57.02% presence of a family history of breast cancer, 32.23% obesity, 5.83% early puberty, 15.70% cessation of menstruation in late age, 22.5% reproduction in late age or no reproduction, 34.17% not performing the exercise, 42.02% old age, and 52.07% no breastfeeding. Regarding osteoporosis, there were 78.99% of participants reported no symptoms for osteoporosis, 77.50% reported that exercise helps against osteoporosis, 74.17% reported that females more prone to osteoporosis than males, and 45.83% reported that smoking is a risk factor for osteoporosis, The knowledge of participants regarding the early detection of the three stated There were 39.17%, 15.83%, and 23.14% reported having awareness regarding early detection of breast cancer, colon and rectum cancer, and osteoporosis. A positive attitude of participants regarding future connection for early detection of breast cancer was reported by 76.4%, 62.92% colon and rectum cancer, and 76.40% for osteoporosis, Conclusion: There was low awareness among the population regarding the early detection of breast cancer, colon and rectum cancers, and osteoporosis. Moreover, there were gaps in the knowledge of participants regarding the symptoms and risk factors of the diseases. The moderate percent has a positive attitude toward early detection.

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Knowledge, attitude and practice towards early screening of colorectal cancer in Riyadh

Cited by 33 publications

References 52 publications

Risk prediction of colorectal cancer

Risk prediction of colorectal cancer

Knowledge & Awareness regarding colorectal cancer among health and allied students of King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Jeddah

Awareness and willingness to participate in medical screening programs, Taif city

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