Awareness of Lung Cancer Symptoms and Risk Factors in General Population

Hanson, Hanna Maria; Raag, Mait; Adrat, Merje; Laisaar, Tanel

doi:10.4236/ojrd.2017.71001

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“…The majority of LC cases are diagnosed late, which may be in part due to a lack of awareness of LC symptoms, fear of cancer diagnosis, worries about what might be found and lack of time to visit a doctor 28 29. Educational interventions that raise the knowledge about various aspects of LC awareness are critical to develop behaviours that lead to the prevention and early diagnosis of LC 30.…”

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Current situation and future directions of lung cancer risk factor awareness in Palestine: a cross-sectional study

et al. 2023

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ObjectivesTo evaluate lung cancer (LC) risk factor awareness among Palestinians and identify factors associated with good awareness.DesignCross-sectional study.SettingsParticipants were recruited using convenience sampling from hospitals, primary healthcare centres (PHCs) and public spaces located at 11 governorates in Palestine.ParticipantsOf 5174 approached, 4817 participants completed the questionnaire (response rate=93.1%). A total of 4762 questionnaires were included: 2742 from the West Bank and Jerusalem (WBJ) and 2020 from the Gaza Strip. Exclusion criteria were working or studying in a health-related field, having a nationality other than Palestinian and visiting oncology departments or clinics at the time of data collection.ToolA modified version of the validated LC Awareness Measure was used for data collection.Primary and secondary outcomesThe primary outcome was LC risk factor awareness level as determined by the number of factors recognised: poor (0–3), fair (4–7) and good (8–10). Secondary outcomes include the recognition of each LC risk factor.ResultsSmoking-related risk factors were more often recognised than other LC risk factors. The most recognised risk factors were ‘smoking cigarettes’ (n=4466, 93.8%) and ‘smoking shisha (waterpipes)’ (n=4337, 91.1%). The least recognised risk factors were ‘having a close relative with LC’ (n=2084, 43.8%) and ‘having had treatment for any cancer in the past’ (n=2368, 49.7%).A total of 2381 participants (50.0%) displayed good awareness of LC risk factors. Participants from the WBJ and the Gaza Strip had similar likelihood to display good awareness (50.6% vs 49.1%). Being≥45 years, having higher education and monthly income, knowing someone with cancer and visiting hospitals and PHCs seemed to have a positive impact on displaying good awareness.ConclusionHalf of study participants displayed good awareness of LC risk factors. Educational interventions are warranted to further improve public awareness of LC risk factors, especially those unrelated to smoking.

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Current situation and future directions of lung cancer risk factor awareness in Palestine: a cross-sectional study

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“…Similar knowledge gaps have been reported in previous studies from Saudi Arabia and other countries. [31][32][33] Furthermore, about 63.5% of the participants were aware of the existence of LC screening, and a significant majority (78.8%) expressed willingness to undergo screening if they had risk factors for lung cancer. This indicates a positive attitude towards prevention and early detection, suggesting that educational interventions promoting screening could be well received in this population.…”

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A Cross-Sectional Study on the Knowledge and Awareness of Lung Cancer and Screening in Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia

Madkhali,

Alhazmi,

Hakami

et al. 2023

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Background Lung cancer (LC) is the most common cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. With lung cancer often diagnosed at advanced stages, understanding the local population’s awareness levels is crucial for designing effective preventive strategies. By identifying gaps in knowledge, the research aims to inform targeted health education efforts, optimize resource allocation, influence policy development, and contribute to the limited body of research on lung cancer awareness in the region, ultimately fostering improved public health outcomes. Methods This was a cross-sectional observational study conducted in Jazan region, Saudi Arabia, from July 2022 to June 2023, 671 participants over 18 years old, encompassing both genders, were gsurveyed. Data was collected through a questionnaire covering sociodemographic characteristics and LC-related awareness. SPSS 23 was used for analysis. Factors associated with knowledge scores were explored using independent t -tests and ANOVA, with the Tukey post-hoc test identifying specific group differences. Results The study included 671 participants, most participants were between 18 and 35 years (73.5%), with 38.5% males and 61.5% females. Lung cancer (LC) awareness was high (95.1%), with 4.9% reporting a family history. Knowledge assessment revealed a mean score of 14.66, with 41.6% having low, 49.5% moderate, and 8.9% high knowledge levels. Correct responses were notable for recognizing LC as a common cancer, a leading cause of death, and associating smoking and shisha with risk. Symptoms were well identified. Screening awareness was at 63.5%, with 78.8% willing to undergo tests if at risk. Age, marital status, and occupation were associated with knowledge, while factors like gender, nationality, residency, education, income, and smoking status showed no significant associations. Conclusion The findings indicate that there are knowledge gaps related to LC and its screening in Jazan region in Saudi Arabia. Effective awareness programs targeting specific sociodemographic groups are needed to improve the early detection and outcomes.

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“…Awareness regarding lung cancer as well as perceptions of lung cancer screening will be assessed using a questionnaire created by our team using three previously published questionnaires. [8][9][10] The questionnaire will be given to the participants by the investigator and filled out by the participant. Participants who do not understand the question will have it explained by the investigator.…”

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Assessing the awareness regarding lung cancer and attitude toward screening practice: Protocol for a cross-sectional study from Wardha District

Ajankar,

Mude

2023

F1000Res

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Background: Due to a lack of knowledge about risk factors and symptoms lung cancer is often found at later stages. A total of 19.3 million new cancer cases were recorded last year and resulted in nearly 10 million fatalities. The aim of this study is to evaluate the level of awareness among the general population about lung cancer, its risk factor, symptoms, and available screening methods, as well as to assess the attitude toward screening practice for early detection among a common population in the Wardha district. Protocol: This study focuses on assessing the level of awareness of lung cancer in Wardha district. It is an observational cross-sectional study design that will be conducted using a standardized questionnaire. The study aims to recruit 400 subjects, both male and female, aged between 18 and 65 years old, from various communities. The participant should be capable of providing informed consent and responding to the survey question. Age, sex, educational level, occupation this are the variable. Participants will be randomly selected from different communities in Wardha district. A structured questionnaire will be administered to collect data on awareness, attitudes, knowledge, and other relevant variables. Chi-squared test will be used to explore associations between awareness, attitudes, and demographic variables (e.g., age, sex, education). Conclusions: It is hoped that this study will encourage people to participate in screening programs in order to detect cancer at early stages and lead to better treatment outcomes.

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Awareness of Lung Cancer Symptoms and Risk Factors in General Population

Cited by 7 publications

References 10 publications

Current situation and future directions of lung cancer risk factor awareness in Palestine: a cross-sectional study

Current situation and future directions of lung cancer risk factor awareness in Palestine: a cross-sectional study

A Cross-Sectional Study on the Knowledge and Awareness of Lung Cancer and Screening in Jazan Region, Saudi Arabia

Assessing the awareness regarding lung cancer and attitude toward screening practice: Protocol for a cross-sectional study from Wardha District

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