Perceptions of Cancer Risk and Cause of Cancer Risk in Korean Adults / Journal of the Korean Cancer Association, 대한암학회지
Cancer Research and Treatment
;
: 158-165, 2015.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-198401
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The aims of the present study were to assess the prevalence of perceived risk for cancer; to explore associations between sociodemographics and family history of cancer and perceived cancer risk; to identify perceived cause of cancer risk; and to examine the associations between sociodemographics and family history of cancer and perceived cause of cancer risk. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
This cross-sectional study was conducted among 1,009 participants aged 30-69 years, selected from a population-based database in October 2009 through multiple-stratified random sampling. Information was collected about the participants' perceived cancer risk and perceived cause of cancer risk.RESULTS:
Overall, 59.5% of the respondents thought they had the chance of developing cancer. Female sex, younger age, lower income, and family history of cancer were positively associated with perceived cancer risk. The most important perceived cause of cancer risk was stress. There was a difference between sociodemographics and family history of cancer and perceived cause of cancer risk.CONCLUSION:
Factors affecting perceptions of cancer risk and cause of cancer risk need to be addressed in risk communications. The results provide important directions for the development of educational strategies to promote awareness and self-appraisal of cancer risk and risk factors.
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Index:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Prevalence
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Cross-Sectional Studies
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Data Collection
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Risk Factors
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Diagnostic Self Evaluation
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Korea
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Etiology study
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Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Cancer Research and Treatment
Year:
2015
Type:
Article
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