Assessment of Awareness Levels toward Colorectal Cancer Early Detection and Prevention in Saudi Arabia

Ahmed, Hussain Gadelkarim

doi:10.15406/ghoa.2017.06.00195

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“…For instance, only 51.9% of the participants in our study were aware that becoming older may be a risk factor for CRC. A similar percentage was found in both studies by Tfaily et al and Almutlaq et al, where they reported that 48.6% and 48.9% of the participants agreed that age is one of the CRC risk factors [ 19 , 44 ]. Even though younger populations seek more knowledge regarding the benefits of healthy eating than general health, the acquired knowledge sometimes needs to be corrected or added [ 47 ].…”

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confidence: 84%

“…Moreover, the results of this study showed higher knowledge and awareness levels among participants than those reported in previous studies done in the Middle East, including Jordan [ 19 , 21 , 24 , 43 , 44 ]. For instance, our results contradict the results of both Taha et al and Mhaidat et al, who found that CRC knowledge among Jordanians was either fair or poor [ 21 , 23 ], and contradicted other studies conducted in the Mediterranean Basin [ 19 , 43 ] but were in line with our results in which there is are high knowledge and awareness levels among participants regarding CRC and its risk factors [ 24 ].…”

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Knowledge, Awareness, and Practices toward Colorectal Cancer and Its Dietary and Lifestyle-Related Risk Factors among Jordanian University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

Khraiwesh,

Abdelrahim,

Mahmoud

et al. 2024

Journal of Cancer Epidemiology

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Background. Globally, colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence is rising, and it is a leading cause of mortality, with greater death rates pronounced in developing countries, including Jordan. Understanding knowledge and awareness of etiologic factors, unhealthy lifestyles, and dietary patterns is crucial for combating ailments. Hence, this study is aimed at investigating the level of knowledge and awareness of CRC-related risk factors, practices, and possible associations of studied variables among young Jordanians. Methodology. A cross-sectional, observational study was conducted using an online self-reported assessment of anthropometrics, knowledge, awareness, and dietary and lifestyle practices toward CRC and its related risk factors. Results. A study of 795 Jordanian university students found that 93.8% were Jordanians, 73.0% were female, aged 18-24, and single. Most participants were from medical and science schools (69.4%). The vast majority (about 84%) were found to have good knowledge and awareness of CRC and its risk factors, but this was not reflected in their dietary practices. There are significant differences in physical activity, smoking, vegetable consumption, and serving sizes of red meat and processed meats between the sexes. Academic study specialties significantly impact knowledge and awareness. Conclusion. The study reveals that while young Jordanian university students have good knowledge and awareness about CRC and its risk factors, these levels are not reflected in their dietary behaviors and food choices for CRC prevention, highlighting the need for national programs to improve these practices, particularly in the younger population.

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confidence: 59%

Knowledge, Awareness, and Practices toward Colorectal Cancer and Its Dietary and Lifestyle-Related Risk Factors among Jordanian University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

Khraiwesh,

Abdelrahim,

Mahmoud

et al. 2024

Journal of Cancer Epidemiology

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“…The risk factors of CRC include nonmodifiable risk factors such as aging, gender, prior colon diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease, type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM-2), family history of the CRC, and polyp, [22][23][24][25] and modifiable risk factors such as lack of physical activity, smoking, alcohol drinking, obesity, low fiber diet, high red meat, and low fruit and vegetable intake in the diet. 13,[26][27][28][29] The warning signs and symptoms of CRC are bloody stool, unexplained weight loss, change in bowel habit, anemia, lower abdominal lump, rectal bleeding, and chronic abdominal pain. [30][31][32][33] Nevertheless, increasing the awareness of people about lifestyle modification, predictor identification, and recognizing warning signs and symptoms may be important to reduce CRC morbidity and mortality.…”

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Awareness of Colorectal Cancer and Associated Factors Among Adult Patients in Jimma, South-West Ethiopia: An Institution-Based Cross-Sectional Study

2021

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Background Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the first commonest diagnosed cancer in men and the fourth commonest in women in Ethiopia. Awareness of CRC and associated factors is crucial in the prevention of CRC. However, there have not been studies about the awareness of CRC and associated factors among adult patients in Ethiopia. Therefore, the study aimed to assess the awareness of CRC and associated factors among adult patients in Jimma, South-West Ethiopia, 2020. Methods This institution-based cross-sectional study design was conducted among 422 adult patients. The study respondents were recruited by a systematic random sampling method. The Cancer Awareness Measure questions were used to measure awareness of CRC of adult patients. Descriptive and logistic regression analyses were conducted. Results More than half (57.6%) of respondents had low-level awareness of CRC. Respondents who were females (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 1.86; 95% CI: 1.26, 2.75), who are residing in urban areas (AOR = .45; 95% CI: .30, .67), who had a monthly income of 3000 Ethiopian Birr and above (AOR = 4.72; 95% CI: 3.11, 7.15), who heard about CRC (AOR = 4.48; 95% CI: 2.90, 6.93), who get information through social media about CRC (AOR = 2.51; 95% CI: 1.18, 5.37), and who had a family history of CRC (AOR = 3.27; 95% CI: 1.45, 7.36) had a high level of awareness of CRC, while those who cannot read and write (AOR = 2.83; 95% CI: 1.49, 5.37) and learn elementary school (AOR = 2.12; 95% CI: 1.15, 3.93) had a low level of awareness of CRC. Conclusion This study indicated that awareness of CRC of adult patients was inadequate. Adult patients’ gender, residency, level of education, monthly income, heard about CRC, sources of information about CRC, and a family history of CRC were found to be independent predictors of the awareness of CRC. Therefore, there is a need for health education and awareness campaigns for promoting awareness of CRC of adult patients, and the government should develop policy on CRC prevention and screening program.

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“…Meanwhile, in the Middle East, it is the most common cancer diagnosed among the male population [1]. In Saudi Arabia, CRC are most often diagnosed at a late stage, which makes it one of the most common cancers among men with poor prognostic outcomes in the country [2].…”

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confidence: 99%

Rectal Cancer Complicated by Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia

Alkhayyat

2020

Cureus

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Globally colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of mortality among men. Treatment modalities of chemotherapy and radiotherapy may put a risk in developing therapy related myeloid leukemia (TRML). TRML has been reported with Oxaliplatin, Capecitabine, and radiation therapy, which may consequently lead to DNA damage, causing a secondary disease. Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia (APL) is a type of TRML that occurs as a result of such therapies. We present a case of a 30 year old male who presented as a case of colorectal cancer. Subsequently, the patient received Capecitabine with radiotherapy followed by abdominoperineal resection. He received four additional cycles of XELOX protocol of chemotherapy. Months later, he returned with an intestinal obstruction and a picture of TRML. After a bone marrow biopsy, fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) and cytogenetics evaluation, the diagnosis of APL was confirmed. All-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) therapy was initiated with excellent response. In conclusion, TRML in the form of APL needs to be diagnosed early and treated as a medical emergency to prevent the high mortality rate associated with the disease.

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Assessment of Awareness Levels toward Colorectal Cancer Early Detection and Prevention in Saudi Arabia

Cited by 5 publications

References 25 publications

Knowledge, Awareness, and Practices toward Colorectal Cancer and Its Dietary and Lifestyle-Related Risk Factors among Jordanian University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

Knowledge, Awareness, and Practices toward Colorectal Cancer and Its Dietary and Lifestyle-Related Risk Factors among Jordanian University Students: A Cross-Sectional Study

Awareness of Colorectal Cancer and Associated Factors Among Adult Patients in Jimma, South-West Ethiopia: An Institution-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Rectal Cancer Complicated by Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia

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