Association between Health Behaviors and a Family History of Cancer among Korean Women / Journal of the Korean Cancer Association, 대한암학회지
Cancer Research and Treatment
; : 806-814, 2016.
Article
in English
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-26780
Responsible library:
WPRO
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The aim of this study was to examine the health-related behaviors related to a family history of cancer (FHCA) among Korean women underwent cancer screening. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
A total of 8,956 women who underwent cancer screenings during 2001-2011 at the National Cancer Center, Korea, were analyzed. The association between health-related behaviors and a FHCA were assessed using multivariate logistic regression.RESULTS:
Compared to women with no FHCA, women with FHCA were more likely to smoke (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 1.32; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.06 to 1.65), to be exposed to passive smoking (aOR, 1.21; 95% CI, 1.15 to 1.65), and less likely to engage in regular exercise (aOR, 1.20; 95% CI, 1.01 to 1.41). Combined effects of selected health behaviors for FHCA were significant, although no statistically significant interactions were observed between selected health behaviors. Compared to women with no FHCA, women with FHCA were more likely to simultaneously smoke and be exposed to passive smoking (aOR, 1.65; 95% CI, 1.17 to 2.31) and to simultaneously smoke and be physically inactive (aOR, 1.62; 95% CI, 1.00 to 2.64).CONCLUSION:
The study found that women with a FHCA exhibited unhealthy behaviors compared to women without FHCA. Higher emphasis on lifestyle modifications using a new standardized tool is strongly recommended for those with a FHCA, as well as individuals who are at high risk, together with their family members.
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Health context:
SDG3 - Health and Well-Being
Health problem:
Target 3.4: Reduce premature mortality due to noncommunicable diseases
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Target 3.9: Reduce the amount of deaths produced by dangerous chemicals and the pollution of the air, water and soil
Database:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Smoke
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Tobacco Smoke Pollution
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Health Behavior
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Logistic Models
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Odds Ratio
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Mass Screening
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Early Detection of Cancer
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Korea
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Life Style
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Etiology study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
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Screening study
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
Cancer Research and Treatment
Year:
2016
Document type:
Article