Development of Japanese Cancer Intelligence Quotient to Measure Cancer Literacy and Knowledge among Japanese Laypersons

Minamitani, Masanari; Mukai, Tomoya; Yamashita, Hideomi; Katano, Atsuto; Nakagawa, Keiichi

doi:10.31662/jmaj.2022-0084

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“…The multiple regression analysis showed that age, sex, radiotherapy anxiety and pre-video correct-answer rates significantly affect post-video correct-answer rates. A past study found that women and older adults have a better understanding of cancer (Minamitani et al, 2022), which aligns with the results of this investigation. Although a video-based class requires teachers to understand the content of the material, it is practically unfeasible to administer pre-tests or measure anxiety levels pre-video to identify the types of teachers most appropriate for cancer education programmes.…”

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Assessing the effectiveness of a school educational video on cancer and radiotherapy

Minamitani,

Katano,

Nakagawa

2023

Health Education Journal

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Background: Japan has recently begun introducing educational programmes on cancer as part of health and physical education (HPE) classes in schools. In support of this work, the Japanese Society for Radiation Oncology has developed an educational video to enhance children’s understanding of cancer and radiotherapy. Objectives: This study examined the perceived effectiveness of this video among teachers and clarified whether their specialisation played a role in their responses. Methods: An online survey was administered to junior and senior high school teachers without a history of cancer. Respondents’ demographic characteristics, healthy lifestyle habits, anxiety about cancer treatment and knowledge about cancer and radiotherapy were surveyed pre- and post-video. We compared the data from science teachers, HPE teachers and teachers of other specialties. Subsequently, we performed a multiple logistic regression analysis to estimate significant factors that predicted post-watch correct-answer rates. Results: Science teachers were less anxious about radiotherapy and surgery than the other-specialty teachers. They were also the most knowledgeable about cancer and radiotherapy. Post-viewing correct-answer rates improved, except for questions about the work of medical physicists and damage to normal cells. The multiple regression analysis identified age (β = .07), sex (β = .08), anxiety about radiotherapy (β = −.09) and pre-video correct-answer rates (β = .46) as significant factors predicting post-watch correct-answer rates. Conclusion: The video was beneficial in enhancing teachers’ understanding of cancer and radiotherapy. Compared with HPE and other-specialty teachers, science teachers were superior in terms of cancer and radiotherapy comprehension. There may be value in exploring possibilities for cross-disciplinary instruction involving not only HPE but also science teachers in cancer education, especially radiotherapy education.

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Assessing the effectiveness of a school educational video on cancer and radiotherapy

Minamitani,

Katano,

Nakagawa

2023

Health Education Journal

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“…The overall average correct answer rate in this study (55%) was higher than that in our previous study (47%). This difference might be due to the fact that women in the Japanese population tend to have better knowledge about cancer than men [21]. Our study revealed a disappointingly low positive response rate (16%) to the curative potential of radiotherapy.…”

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“…Notably, those with higher correct answer rates were more likely to be full-time employees or self-employed. Our previous research reported no significant differences in cancer knowledge based on education, income, or employment status, but found a correlation between willingness to undergo screening and knowledge [21]. While age alone did not significantly affect knowledge outcomes, the stratified analysis revealed that higher income and enhanced health literacy were significantly correlated with the percentage of correct responses in all age groups (Supplementary Table 2a-c).…”

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Exploring the Correlation Between Health Literacy and Knowledge of Cervical Cancer and Radiotherapy Among Japanese Women: A Web-Based Survey

Minamitani,

Morishima,

Katano

et al. 2024

J Canc Educ

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Health literacy (HL) plays a vital role in an individual’s ability to make informed health decisions. Japan faces several challenges in cervical cancer control, including low human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination and screening rates, underutilization of radiotherapy, and limited HL. This study explored the association between HL and knowledge of cervical cancer and radiotherapy, particularly among young Japanese women. We conducted a web-based survey among users of LunaLuna, a popular women’s healthcare application, to assess their HL and knowledge about cervical cancer and radiotherapy through a 46-question survey. We compared three groups in terms of HL (inadequate, problematic, and sufficient & excellent). Multiple regression analysis was used to identify factors associated with knowledge. In total, 1468 respondents were included in this study. HL was positively correlated with knowledge scores (inadequate: 51.8%; problematic: 56.3%; sufficient & excellent: 60%). Participants displayed relatively low accuracy for treatment-related questions. Higher HL (β = 0.15, p < 0.01), education (β = − 0.11, p < 0.01), cervical cancer screening (β = − 0.11, p < 0.01), income (β = 0.09, p < 0.01), and employment (β = − 0.06, p = 0.04) were significant factors affecting knowledge of cervical cancer and radiotherapy. Our findings underscore the pivotal role of HL in promoting cervical cancer prevention and providing a better understanding of radiotherapy. Despite factors such as age, education, and history of cervical cancer screening, HL showed the strongest association with knowledge of cervical cancer and radiotherapy. The enhancement of HL and knowledge dissemination may be critical for promoting cervical cancer prevention and radiotherapy in Japan.

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Development of Japanese Cancer Intelligence Quotient to Measure Cancer Literacy and Knowledge among Japanese Laypersons

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Assessing the effectiveness of a school educational video on cancer and radiotherapy

Assessing the effectiveness of a school educational video on cancer and radiotherapy

Exploring the Correlation Between Health Literacy and Knowledge of Cervical Cancer and Radiotherapy Among Japanese Women: A Web-Based Survey

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