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Awareness and Knowledge of Cancer Symptoms and Risk Factors: A Community Survey in Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia

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Background Cancer is predicted to rank as the leading cause of death also the greatest barrier to rising life expectancy in every country globally in the 21st century. This study aimed to measure the awareness and knowledge about cancer risk factors and symptoms among Al Ahsa community. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among Al Ahsa community (aged 18 and above) between October and November 2020. Data collection was conducted after taking consent of the participants to participate. Privacy and confidentiality of the collected information were ensured by using anonymous data collection tools. A pilot study was conducted to check the clarity of the Arabic version of the questionnaire, prior to data collection. Results a total of 332 participants answered the questionnaire. Presence of tumor is the most frequently known cancer symptoms between the participants (79%). The lowest known symptom is difficult in swallowing (21.9%). Majority of the participants (89.5%) knew that smoking is considered a risk factor, followed by exposure to Radiation (76.6%). The lowest known risk factor is eating red or processed meat every day (26.7%). Majority of the participants did not aware of cancer screening tests available for common cancer. significantly association between total knowledge score and gender. It seems to increase with female rather than male participants. Conclusion This study showed the general level of knowledge about cancer between the population was poor. Awareness regarding the risk factor of cancer was generally restricted to tobacco and exposure to radiations. Awareness regarding the symptoms also was poor and limited to mass or tumor and difficult in swallowing.

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Cancer, Cancer awareness, Al Ahsa

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"Awareness and Knowledge of Cancer Symptoms and Risk Factors: A Community Survey in Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 3, page no.2073-2080, March-2021, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2103257.pdf

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"Awareness and Knowledge of Cancer Symptoms and Risk Factors: A Community Survey in Al Ahsa, Saudi Arabia", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.8, Issue 3, page no. pp2073-2080, March-2021, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2103257.pdf

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Published Paper ID: JETIR2103257
Registration ID: 307022
Published In: Volume 8 | Issue 3 | Year March-2021
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Page No: 2073-2080
Country: الاحساء, NA, المملكة العربية السعودية .
Area: Medical Science
ISSN Number: 2349-5162
Publisher: IJ Publication


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