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Al Bashir S, AlBarakat MM, Alabedalhalim KK, Al-Khalaileh A, Alassaf A, Saleh O, Ayyad AW, Alzoubi KH. Knowledge of cancer symptoms and risk factors: A cross-sectional study from a developing country. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e37823. [PMID: 38608047 PMCID: PMC11018150 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000037823] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2024] [Indexed: 04/14/2024] Open
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The delayed presentation of cancer patients to healthcare facilities for diagnosis is a pressing issue, as late-stage cancer cases are often more challenging to treat effectively. In low-resource settings, such as those with limited access to healthcare facilities, the impact of inadequate awareness of cancer signs and symptoms can be particularly severe. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate public knowledge of cancer signs and symptoms and risk factors in the context of Jordan. This cross-sectional study was conducted among participants from all settings. Data was obtained from an Arabic version of the cancer awareness measure (CAM), which was answered online. It described demographic data and knowledge of cancer prevalence, age-related risk, signs, symptoms, and risk factors in recall and recognition-type questions. Participants (n = 1998) completed the questionnaire with a Median age of 35 and an interquartile range of 24. About half (n = 1070) thought that cancer is unrelated to age. Most participants identified breast cancer as the most common cancer among women (81%). Awareness of cancer signs/symptoms significantly differed in the level of knowledge in favor of females. The symptom "unexplained weight loss" was most commonly recognized (66.3%) and "persistent difficulty swallowing" the least (42.6%). As for risk factors, "smoking" was the most identified (76.9%) and "eating less than 5 portions of fruits and vegetables a day" was the least (19%), and "doing <30 minutes of moderate physical activity 5 times a week" as a close second least (19.95%). Females identified "smoking," "passive smoking," "HPV infection," and "having a close relative with cancer" as risk factors significantly more than males. Those with good economic status were more aware that smoking is a cancer risk factor by 1.51 times compared to those with poor economic status. To enhance early diagnosis and presentation in Jordan, there is a need for increased public awareness of the signs, symptoms, and risk factors of cancer. One effective strategy to achieve this goal is to conduct targeted public campaigns that cater to different population groups, such as the youth, to improve their understanding and ensure that the message resonates.
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- Samir Al Bashir
- Department of Pathology and Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Faculty of Medicine, The Hashemite University, Zarqa, Jordan
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- Branch of Otolaryngology - Department of Special Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice and Pharmacotherapeutics, College of Pharmacy, University of Sharjah, Sharjah, UAE
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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Harb T, Alhafi A, Tfayli AH. Efficacy of lung cancer screening at the American University of Beirut Medical Center. Front Oncol 2023; 13:1164574. [PMID: 37601660 PMCID: PMC10436738 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1164574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/21/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023] Open
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Introduction In Lebanon, a dedicated screening program for lung cancer is absent. Screening is largely based on the recommendation of an informed physician or the initiative of a patient. To better understand the situation, it is important to look at the available data on patients currently being screened for lung cancer in this country. Our aim in this study is to review the data and compare it with that in the literature as well as to assess the efficacy of the screening process followed. Methods Our study accessed the electronic medical records of patients at the American University of Beirut Medical Center (AUBMC), a tertiary care center in Lebanon. We collected information on patients who underwent screening low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) scan between June 2019 and June 2021 inclusive. Records of all patients who underwent a non-contrast computed tomography (CT) scan at AUBMC during this period were collected and analyzed. Results On average, our population had a 52.6 pack-year smoking history. Moreover, 47% of our population had an accurate pack-year reported, while 12% did not have enough information to even estimate their pack-year history. When looking at the accurate and estimated data, 5% of our population did not even meet the ≥20 pack-year smoking history. Eight patients had positive findings on the screening LDCT, which we defined as suspicious findings that require further workup (e.g., PET/CT or biopsy) or other significant incidental findings. Conclusion A well-organized program for lung cancer screening in Lebanon is absent. Screening largely depends on the initiative of the physician or the patient. We were able to uncover multiple flaws in the screening method used, including poor documentation and follow-up. Although the screening method adopted retained some benefits in terms of detecting early malignancy, it lacked proper organization and was not ideal. A better, systematized screening program is needed to have optimal outcomes.
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- Faculty of Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon
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Boswell L, Harris J, Ip A, Russell J, Black GB, Whitaker KL. Assessing awareness of blood cancer symptoms and barriers to symptomatic presentation: measure development and results from a population survey in the UK. BMC Cancer 2023; 23:633. [PMID: 37415106 PMCID: PMC10324260 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-023-11149-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2023] [Accepted: 07/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Low levels of cancer awareness may contribute to delays in seeking medical help and subsequent delays in diagnosis. For blood cancer this may be a particularly prominent problem due to the high prevalence of undifferentiated symptoms such as bodily pain, weakness, nausea and weight loss, resulting in low symptom awareness. The delay is exacerbated by the dismissal of similar symptoms which are often interpreted as mild disease, resulting in multiple consultations prior to diagnosis. This study describes the development of a Cancer Awareness Measure for Blood Cancer (Blood CAM) and presents results from a population-representative survey using the measure. METHODS A rapid systematic review identified constructs relevant to blood cancer. Items were taken from previous awareness measures and other literature and reviewed by expert groups including health care professionals and patients. Cognitive interviews were conducted with ten members of the public to check comprehension and clarity. A total sample of 434 participants completed the survey at Time 1 and n = 302 at Time 2 (two weeks later). RESULTS Internal reliability was high across the different constructs included in the questionnaire (> 0.70) and test-retest reliability was moderate to good (0.49-0.79). The most commonly recognised blood cancer symptoms were unexplained weight loss (68.9%) and unexplained bleeding (64.9%) and the least commonly recognised symptoms were night sweats (31.3%) breathlessness and rash/itchy skin (both 44%). In terms of symptom experience, fatigue was the most commonly reported symptom (26.7%) followed by night sweats (25.4%). Exploratory factor analysis of barriers to presenting at primary care revealed three distinct categories of barriers; emotional, external/practical and service/healthcare professional related. Service and emotional barriers were most common. CONCLUSIONS We developed a valid and reliable tool to assess blood cancer awareness and showed variable awareness of blood cancer symptoms which can help target public health campaigns. We also incorporated additional measures (e.g. confidence to re-consult, ability to understand symptoms) that could be used to tailor public messaging for blood cancer and for other harder to suspect and diagnose cancers.
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- Laura Boswell
- School of Health Sciences, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK
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- Wolfson Institute of Population Health, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Wolfson Institute of Population Health, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
- Department of Applied Health Research, University College London, London, UK
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Yoshioka T, Ohara K, Momoi K, Mase T, Nakamura H. Associations among perceived health competence, effortful control, self-control, and personality traits in Japanese university students. Sci Rep 2023; 13:2553. [PMID: 36781916 PMCID: PMC9924199 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-29720-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2022] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/15/2023] Open
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Perceived health competence is thought to contribute to lifelong healthy behavior. However, the factors that affect perceived health competence have not been investigated. We investigated the associations among perceived health competence, effortful control, self-control, and personality traits in university students and proposed a model of how these factors affect perceived health competence. The participants were 320 Japanese university students who completed a questionnaire regarding their height, weight, perceived health competence, effortful control, self-control, and personality traits. The three-step multiple regression analysis showed that effortful control was positively associated with the perceived health competence, and self-control was positively with, and impulsivity was inversely associated with effortful control respectively, indicating that effortful control was an intermediate factor. Structural equation modeling showed a good fit for both genders, with a common path for both genders to perceived health competence via effortful control and a different involvement of personality traits for men and women. These results suggest that effortful control is directly associated with perceived health competence; in addition, both self-control and impulsiveness are indirectly associated with perceived health competence via effortful control.
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- Takuma Yoshioka
- Graduate School of Human Development and Environment, Kobe University, 3-11 Tsurukabuto, Nada, Kobe, Hyogo, 657-8501, Japan
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- Department of Hygiene and Public Health, Kansai Medical University, 2-5-1 Shin-machi, Hirakata, Osaka, 573-1010, Japan
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- Faculty of Health and Welfare, Tokushima Bunri University, 180 Nishihama-hoji, Yamashiro-cho, Tokushima, Tokushima, 770-8514, Japan
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- Faculty of Human Development and Education, Kyoto Women's University, 35 Kitahiyoshi-cho, Imakumano, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto, 605-8501, Japan
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- Graduate School of Human Development and Environment, Kobe University, 3-11 Tsurukabuto, Nada, Kobe, Hyogo, 657-8501, Japan.
- Department of Hygiene and Public Health, Kansai Medical University, 2-5-1 Shin-machi, Hirakata, Osaka, 573-1010, Japan.
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Elshami M, Dwikat MF, Al-Slaibi I, Alser M, Mohamad BM, Isleem WS, Shurrab A, Yaghi B, Qabaja YA, Naji SA, Hmdan FK, Ayyad MM, Sweity RR, Jneed RT, Assaf KA, Albandak ME, Hmaid MM, Awwad II, Alhabil BK, Alarda MN, Alsattari AS, Aboyousef MS, Aljbour OA, AlSharif R, Giacaman CT, Alnaga AY, Abu Nemer RM, Almadhoun NM, Skaik SM, Bottcher B, Abu-El-Noor N. Awareness of Colorectal Cancer Risk Factors in Palestine: Where Do We Stand? JCO Glob Oncol 2022; 8:e2200070. [PMID: 35696626 PMCID: PMC9225594 DOI: 10.1200/go.22.00070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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To assess the public awareness level of colorectal cancer (CRC) risk factors in Palestine and identify factors associated with the good awareness level. A national study in Palestine finds low awareness of colorectal cancer risk factors.
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- Mohamedraed Elshami
- Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH
- Ministry of Health, Gaza, Palestine
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- Faculty of Medicine, Islamic University of Gaza, Gaza, Palestine
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- Faculty of Medicine, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, Palestine
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- Faculty of Pharmacy, Al-Azhar University of Gaza, Gaza, Palestine
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- Faculty of Medicine, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, Palestine
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- Faculty of Medicine, Islamic University of Gaza, Gaza, Palestine
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- Faculty of Medicine, An-Najah National University, Nablus, Palestine
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- Faculty of Medicine, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, Palestine
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- Faculty of Medicine, Islamic University of Gaza, Gaza, Palestine
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- Faculty of Dentistry, Arab American University, Palestine, Jenin
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- Faculty of Medicine, Islamic University of Gaza, Gaza, Palestine
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- Faculty of Medicine, Al-Quds University, Jerusalem, Palestine
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- Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, Bethlehem University, Bethlehem, Palestine
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- Faculty of Medicine, Islamic University of Gaza, Gaza, Palestine
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- Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Arab American University, Jenin, Palestine
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- Faculty of Medicine, Al-Quds Abu Dis University Al-Azhar Branch of Gaza, Gaza, Palestine
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- Faculty of Medicine, Islamic University of Gaza, Gaza, Palestine
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Pandemic prevention and personality psychology: Gender differences in preventive health behaviors during COVID-19 and the roles of agreeableness and conscientiousness. JOURNAL OF SAFETY SCIENCE AND RESILIENCE 2022; 3:87-91. [PMCID: PMC8639385 DOI: 10.1016/j.jnlssr.2021.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2021] [Revised: 11/26/2021] [Accepted: 11/27/2021] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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One of the greatest public health crises in recent times, the COVID-19 pandemic, has come with a myriad of challenges in terms of health communication and public cooperation to prevent the spread of the disease. Understanding which are the key determinants that make certain individuals more cooperative is key in effectively tackling pandemics and similar future challenges. In the present study (N = 800), we investigated whether gender differences in compliance with preventive health behaviors (PHB) at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic could be established, and, if so, whether the personality traits of agreeableness and conscientiousness could help explain this presumed relationship. Consistent with our theorizing, we found women to score higher than men on agreeableness and conscientiousness, and to be more willing to comply with a set of PHB. Importantly, both personality traits were found to mediate the gender-compliance link. This means that women's greater compliance levels with PHB could, at least in part, be attributed to their higher agreeableness and conscientiousness scores. A greater understanding of the determinants of PHB in terms of gender and associated personality traits may help identify options for developing more effective communication campaigns, both in terms of communication channel selection and message content.
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Fish JA, Prichard I, Ettridge K, Grunfeld EA, Wilson C. Predicting men’s intentions to seek help for cancer symptoms: a comparison of the Theory of Planned Behaviour and the Health Belief Model. AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF PSYCHOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/00049530.2022.2039042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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- Jennifer A. Fish
- Flinders Health & Medical Research Institute, College of Medicine & Public Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia
- Rosemary Bryant Ao Research Centre, Clinical & Health Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia
- School of Psychology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
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- College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Caring Futures Institute, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia
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- School of Psychology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia
- Health Policy Centre, South Australian Health & Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, Australia
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- Flinders Health & Medical Research Institute, College of Medicine & Public Health, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia
- Olivia Newton John Cancer and Wellness Research Centre, Austin Health, Heidelberg, Australia
- School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia
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Elshami M, Alfaqawi M, Abdalghafoor T, Nemer AA, Ghuneim M, Lubbad H, Almahallawi B, Samaan M, Alwali A, Alborno A, Al-Kafarna D, Salah A, Shihada K, Amona MA, Al-Najjar A, Abu Subha R, Alhelu B, Abujayyab I, Albarqouni L, Bottcher B. Public Awareness and Barriers to Seeking Medical Advice for Colorectal Cancer in the Gaza Strip: A Cross-Sectional Study. J Glob Oncol 2020; 5:JGO1800252. [PMID: 31050920 PMCID: PMC6550031 DOI: 10.1200/jgo.18.00252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Raising awareness of colorectal cancer (CRC) symptoms for early recognition, reduction of modifiable risk factors, and removing barriers to seeking medical help could lower its mortality. This study aimed to assess the level of public awareness of CRC in the Gaza Strip. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a cross-sectional study conducted at three hospitals and 10 high schools between September and October 2017. The Arabic version of the validated Bowel Cancer Awareness Measure (BoCAM) questionnaire was used to evaluate awareness of CRC symptoms and risk factors, and barriers to seeking medical help. Adults (age ≥ 18 years) in three major hospitals and adolescents (ages 15 to 17 years) in 10 schools were recruited for face-to-face interviews to complete the BoCAM. RESULTS Of 3,172 potential participants, 3,080 completed the BoCAM (response rate, 97.1%). Among these, 1,578 (51.2%) were adults and 1,614 (52.4%) were females. Persistent abdominal pain was the most commonly recognized CRC symptom (n = 1,899; 61.7%), whereas anorectal pain was the least common (n = 1,056; 34.3%). In total, 2,177 (70.7%) were not confident in recognizing CRC symptoms or signs. Having a bowel disease was the most frequently recognized CRC risk factor (n = 1,456; 47.3%) and diabetes the least recognized (n = 591; 19.2%). The overall mean scores ± standard deviations for recalling and recognizing CRC symptoms were 1.2 ± 1.3 and 4.3 ± 2.3, respectively (out of 9 points). The overall mean scores ± standard deviations for recalling and recognizing CRC risk factors were 0.7 ± 0.8 and 8.0 ± 3.1, respectively (out of 16 points). Emotional barriers were the most commonly reported barriers to seeking medical help, with feeling worried about what a doctor might find as the most common barrier (n = 1,522; 49.4%). CONCLUSION Public awareness of CRC is suboptimal in Gaza. Improving CRC awareness with educational interventions is needed, including in local schools.
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Kurani SS, McCoy RG, Lampman MA, Doubeni CA, Finney Rutten LJ, Inselman JW, Giblon RE, Bunkers KS, Stroebel RJ, Rushlow D, Chawla SS, Shah ND. Association of Neighborhood Measures of Social Determinants of Health With Breast, Cervical, and Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates in the US Midwest. JAMA Netw Open 2020; 3:e200618. [PMID: 32150271 PMCID: PMC7063513 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.0618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 140] [Impact Index Per Article: 35.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2019] [Accepted: 01/18/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Importance Despite advances in cancer treatment and cancer-related outcomes, disparities in cancer mortality remain. Lower rates of cancer prevention screening and consequent delays in diagnosis may exacerbate these disparities. Better understanding of the association between area-level social determinants of health and cancer screening may be helpful to increase screening rates. Objective To examine the association between area deprivation, rurality, and screening for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer in patients from an integrated health care delivery system in 3 US Midwest states (Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin). Design, Setting, and Participants In this cross-sectional study of adults receiving primary care at 75 primary care practices in Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin, rates of recommended breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening completion were ascertained using electronic health records between July 1, 2016, and June 30, 2017. The area deprivation index (ADI) is a composite measure of social determinants of health composed of 17 US Census indicators and was calculated for all census block groups in Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin (11 230 census block groups). Rurality was defined at the zip code level. Using multivariable logistic regression, this study examined the association between the ADI, rurality, and completion of cancer screening after adjusting for age, Charlson Comorbidity Index, race, and sex (for colorectal cancer only). Main Outcomes and Measures Completion of recommended breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening. Results The study cohorts were composed of 78 302 patients eligible for breast cancer screening (mean [SD] age, 61.8 [7.1] years), 126 731 patients eligible for cervical cancer screening (mean [SD] age, 42.6 [13.2] years), and 145 550 patients eligible for colorectal cancer screening (mean [SD] age, 62.4 [7.0] years; 52.9% [77 048 of 145 550] female). The odds of completing recommended screening were decreased for individuals living in the most deprived (highest ADI) census block group quintile compared with the least deprived (lowest ADI) quintile: the odds ratios were 0.51 (95% CI, 0.46-0.57) for breast cancer, 0.58 (95% CI, 0.54-0.62) for cervical cancer, and 0.57 (95% CI, 0.53-0.61) for colorectal cancer. Individuals living in rural areas compared with urban areas also had lower rates of cancer screening: the odds ratios were 0.76 (95% CI, 0.72-0.79) for breast cancer, 0.81 (95% CI, 0.79-0.83) for cervical cancer, and 0.93 (95% CI, 0.91-0.96) for colorectal cancer. Conclusions and Relevance Individuals living in areas of greater deprivation and rurality had lower rates of recommended cancer screening, signaling the need for effective intervention strategies that may include improved community partnerships and patient engagement to enhance access to screening in highest-risk populations.
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- Shaheen S. Kurani
- Division of Health Care Policy and Research, Department of Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
- Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Division of Health Care Policy and Research, Department of Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
- Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
- Division of Community Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Family Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
- Center for Health Equity and Community Engagement Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Division of Health Care Policy and Research, Department of Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
- Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Division of Health Care Policy and Research, Department of Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
- Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Division of Health Care Policy and Research, Department of Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
- Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
- Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle
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- Division of Community Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Family Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle
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- Division of Health Care Policy and Research, Department of Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
- Robert D. and Patricia E. Kern Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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Biglan A, Van Ryzin MJ, Moore KJ, Mauricci M, Mannan I. The socialization of boys and men in the modern era: An evolutionary mismatch. Dev Psychopathol 2019; 31:1789-1799. [PMID: 31718736 PMCID: PMC7643809 DOI: 10.1017/s0954579419001366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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This paper examines the misalignment between modern human society and certain male phenotypes, a misalignment that has been highlighted and explored in great detail in the work of Tom Dishion. We begin by briefly enumerating the ongoing developmental difficulties of many boys and young men and how these difficulties affect them and those around them. We then suggest that the qualities that have been advantageous for men and their families in our earlier evolution but that are often no longer functional in modern society are a source of these problems. Finally, we provide a brief review of prevention programs that can contribute to preventing this type of problematic development and eliciting more prosocial behavior from at-risk boys and men. We conclude with an overview of research and policy priorities that could contribute to reducing the proportion of boys and young men who experience developmental difficulties in making their way in the world.
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Donnelly C, Hart N, McCrorie AD, Donnelly M, Anderson L, Ranaghan L, Gavin A. Predictors of an early death in patients diagnosed with colon cancer: a retrospective case-control study in the UK. BMJ Open 2019; 9:e026057. [PMID: 31221871 PMCID: PMC6588982 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-026057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2018] [Revised: 03/20/2019] [Accepted: 05/02/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Despite considerable improvements, 5-year survival rates for colon cancer in the UK remain poor when compared with other socioeconomically similar countries. Variation in 5-year survival can be partly explained by higher rates of death within 3 months of diagnosis in the UK. This study investigated the characteristics of patients who died within 3 months of a diagnosis of colon cancer with the aim of identifying specific patient factors that can be addressed or accounted for to improve survival outcomes. DESIGN A retrospective case-control study design was applied with matching on age, sex and year diagnosed. Patient, disease, clinical and service characteristics of patients diagnosed with colon cancer in a UK region (2005-2010) who survived less than 3 months from diagnosis (cases) were compared with patients who survived between 6 and 36 months (controls). Patient and clinical data were sourced from general practice notes and hospital databases 1-3 years prediagnosis. RESULTS Being older (aged ≥78 years) and living in deprivation quintile 5 (OR=2.64, 95% CI 1.15 to 6.06), being unmarried and living alone (OR=1.64, 95% CI 1.07 to 2.50), being underweight compared with normal weight or obese (OR=3.99, 95% CI 1.14 to 14.0), and being older and living in a rural as opposed to urban area (OR=1.96, 95% CI 1.21 to 3.17) were all independent predictors of early death from colon cancer. Missing information was also associated with early death, including unknown stage, histological type and marital/accommodation status after accounting for other factors. CONCLUSION Several factors typically associated with social isolation were a recurring theme in patients who died early from colon cancer. This association is unexplained by clinical or diagnostic pathway characteristics. Socially isolated patients are a key target group to improve outcomes of the worst surviving patients, but further investigation is required to determine if being isolated itself is actually a cause of early death from colon cancer.
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- Conan Donnelly
- University of Cork, National Cancer Registry Ireland, Cork, Ireland
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- School of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- Centre for Cancer Research and Cell Biology, Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- Centre for Public Health, Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- Centre for Public Health, Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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- Belfast City Hospital, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, Belfast, UK
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- N Ireland Cancer Registry, Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast, UK
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Li H, Park HS, Osborn HA, Judson BL. Sex differences in patients with high risk HPV-associated and HPV negative oropharyngeal and oral cavity squamous cell carcinomas. CANCERS OF THE HEAD & NECK 2018; 3:4. [PMID: 31093357 PMCID: PMC6460664 DOI: 10.1186/s41199-018-0031-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2018] [Accepted: 05/29/2018] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Background Human papilloma virus (HPV)-associated head and neck cancer is now recognized as a distinct clinical entity from HPV-negative tumors, which are primarily associated with tobacco and alcohol exposure.Little is known, however, about the behavior of HPV-associated oropharynx (OP) and oral cavity (OC) SCCs as two distinct cancers and how sex affects the overall survival (OS) in these two cancers. The objective of our study is to determine if sex is associated with overall survival (OS) in patients with high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive and HPV-negative squamous cell carcinomas (SCC) in the oropharynx and oral cavity sites. Methods This is a retrospective cohort study using a national database. Data were extracted from the National Cancer Database (NCDB) of patients diagnosed with OP or OC SCC from 2010 to 2014. Univariate and multivariate survival analyses were conducted with chi-square tests, Kaplan-Meier estimates, log-rank tests, and Cox proportional hazards multivariable modeling. Results A total of 30,707 patients (13,694 OP HPV-associated, 7933 OP HPV-, 1220 OC HPV-associated, 7860 OC HPV-) were identified. In all four groups, women tended to be older and have lower T and N clinical classification than men. Though there were no significant differences in OS between the sexes in OP HPV-associated cancers, female sex was associated with worse OS in OP HPV- cancers (HR: 1.15; 95% CI 1.04–1.28, p = 0.004), whereas it was associated with improved OS in OC HPV-associated and HPV- cancers (HPV-associated: HR: 0.71; 95% CI 0.50–0.99, p = 0.048; HPV-: HR: 0.87; 95% CI 0.78–0.95, p = 0.004). Conclusion The effect of sex on OS in OC and OP SCC appears to vary based on tumor location and HPV status. While the source of this difference in prognostic association is unclear, it may be related to an emerging difference in the biology of HPV carcinogenesis in these locations.
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- Hong Li
- 1Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT USA
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- 1Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT USA.,2Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT USA.,4Yale Cancer Center, 330 Cedar Street, PO Box 208062, New Haven, CT 06520-8062 USA
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- 1Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT USA.,3Department of Surgery (Section of Otolaryngology), Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT USA.,4Yale Cancer Center, 330 Cedar Street, PO Box 208062, New Haven, CT 06520-8062 USA
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- 1Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT USA.,3Department of Surgery (Section of Otolaryngology), Yale New Haven Hospital, New Haven, CT USA.,4Yale Cancer Center, 330 Cedar Street, PO Box 208062, New Haven, CT 06520-8062 USA
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Wilson C, Flight I, Zajac IT, Turnbull D, Young GP, Olver I. Web-Based Communication Strategies Designed to Improve Intention to Minimize Risk for Colorectal Cancer: Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Cancer 2018; 4:e2. [PMID: 29434013 PMCID: PMC5826979 DOI: 10.2196/cancer.8250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2017] [Accepted: 12/05/2017] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND People seek information on the Web for managing their colorectal cancer (CRC) risk but retrieve much personally irrelevant material. Targeting information pertinent to this cohort via a frequently asked question (FAQ) format could improve outcomes. OBJECTIVE We identified and prioritized colorectal cancer information for men and women aged 35 to 74 years (study 1) and built a website containing FAQs ordered by age and gender. In study 2, we conducted a randomized controlled trial (RCT) to test whether targeted FAQs were more influential on intention to act on CRC risk than the same information accessed via a generic topic list. Secondary analyses compared preference for information delivery, usability, relevance, and likelihood of recommendation of FAQ and LIST websites. METHODS Study 1 determined the colorectal cancer information needs of Australians (N=600) by sex and age group (35-49, 50-59, 60-74) through a Web-based survey. Free-text responses were categorized as FAQs: the top 5 issues within each of the 6 cohorts were identified. Study 2 (N=240) compared the impact of presentation as targeted FAQ links to information with links presented as a generic list (LIST) and a CONTROL (no information) condition. We also tested preference for presentation of access to information as FAQ or LIST by adding a CHOICE condition (a self-selected choice of FAQs or a list of information topics). RESULTS Study 1 showed considerable consistency in information priorities among all 6 cohorts with 2 main concerns: treatment of CRC and risk factors. Some differences included a focus on general risk factors, excluding diet and lifestyle, in the younger cohort, and on the existence of a test for CRC in the older cohorts. Study 2 demonstrated that, although respondents preferred information access ordered by FAQs over a list, presentation in this format had limited impact on readiness to act on colorectal cancer risk compared with the list or a no-information control (P=.06). Both FAQ and LIST were evaluated as equally usable. Those aged 35 to 49 years rated the information less relevant to them and others in their age group, and information ordered by FAQs was rated, across all age groups and both sexes, as less relevant to people outside the age group targeted within the FAQs. CONCLUSIONS FAQs are preferred over a list as a strategy for presenting access to information about CRC. They may improve intention to act on risk, although further research is required. Future research should aim to identify better the characteristics of information content and presentation that optimize perceived relevance and fully engage the target audience. TRIAL REGISTRATION Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry: ACTRN12618000137291; https://www.anzctr.org. au/Trial/Registration/TrialReview.aspx?id=374129 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/6x2Mr6rPC).
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- Carlene Wilson
- Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer, College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Bedford Park, SA, Australia.,La Trobe University, Heidelberg, VIC, Australia.,Olivia Newton John Cancer Wellness & Research Centre, Austin Hospital, Heidelberg, VIC, Australia
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- Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer, College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Bedford Park, SA, Australia
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- Health & Biosecurity, Commonwealth Scientific & Industrial Research Organisation, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Freemasons Foundation Centre for Men's Health, School of Psychology, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer, College of Medicine and Public Health, Flinders University, Bedford Park, SA, Australia
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- Sansom Institute for Health Research, Division of Health Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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Al-Azri M, Al-Maskari A, Al-Matroushi S, Al-Awisi H, Davidson R, Panchatcharam SM, Al-Maniri A. Awareness of Cancer Symptoms and Barriers to Seeking Medical Help Among Adult People Attending Primary Care Settings in Oman. Health Serv Res Manag Epidemiol 2016; 3:2333392816673290. [PMID: 28462284 PMCID: PMC5266467 DOI: 10.1177/2333392816673290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2016] [Accepted: 09/10/2016] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Objectives: To explore the public’s awareness of cancer symptoms and the barriers to seeking medical help among Omani adults attending primary care settings in Muscat governorate, the capital city of Oman. Methods: The Cancer Awareness Measure (CAM) questionnaire (translated into Arabic) was used to collect data from a total of 12 randomly selected local health centers (LHCs) in Muscat governorate, the capital city of Oman. Omani adults aged 18 years and above attending LHCs during the study period were invited to participate in the study. Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS version 22) was used to analyze the data. Results: A total of 999 participants completed the CAM questionnaire from 1200 invitations (response rate = 83%). The overall recognition of common cancer symptoms was less than 50% except for an unexplained lump/swelling, which was 71%. Multinomial logistic regression showed that women recognized more cancer symptoms than men (odds ratio [OR] = 1.79; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.27-2.51), that more highly educated participations recognized more cancer symptoms than less educated participants (OR = 39; 95% CI: 0.23-0.69). The majority of participants (91.2%) agreed that the right time to seek medical help for possible cancer symptom was within 2 weeks. Multinomial logistic regression showed that women rather than men were more likely to perceive barriers to seeking medical help (OR = 2.10; 95% CI: 1.60-2.76). Also the less educated participants, rather than more educated, were more likely to perceive barriers to seeking medical help (OR = 2.17; 95% CI: 1.16-4.05). Conclusion: Levels of awareness of cancer symptoms are low in Oman. More national CAMs are needed in Oman to increase public knowledge of cancer symptoms. Also, more public awareness is needed to overcome the barriers to seeking timely medical help particularly among groups of women and the unmarried, widowed, divorced, or separated if delays in presentation are to be minimized.
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- Mohammed Al-Azri
- Department of Family Medicine and Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman
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- Directorate General of Primary Health Care, Ministry of Health, Muscat, Oman
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- Directorate General of Primary Health Care, Ministry of Health, Muscat, Oman
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- Directorate of Nursing, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman
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- Department of Family Medicine and Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman
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Roussi P, Miller SM, Giri VN, Obeid E, Wen KY, Tagai EK, Scarpato J, Gross L, Roy G. Effects of a randomized trial comparing standard and enhanced counseling for men at high risk of prostate cancer as a function of race and monitoring style. J Health Psychol 2016; 23:1800-1809. [PMID: 28810355 DOI: 10.1177/1359105316671188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Despite conflicting guidelines, a significant subset of high-risk men decide to undergo routine prostate cancer screening. Yet, there is a scarcity of available programs, and no studies evaluating interventions to support men in dealing with the psychosocial impact of screening. In this study, one of the first to explore the responses of high-risk men enrolling in a Prostate Cancer Risk Assessment Program ( N = 128), patients underwent a prostate cancer risk counseling visit immediately followed by either a cognitive-affective preparation session designed to help them process the information they received or a general health education session. All men in this self-selected sample chose to participate in prostate cancer screening. Men were assessed 3 weeks and 6 months post-counseling. The impact of the enhanced counseling condition on knowledge, perceived risk, expectancies, and intrusive ideation was a function of racial and coping style group. Implications for tailored interventions to maximize preparedness for risk and screening counseling are discussed.
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- 2 Fox Chase Cancer Center, USA.,4 Temple University Health System, USA
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- 2 Fox Chase Cancer Center, USA.,4 Temple University Health System, USA
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- 2 Fox Chase Cancer Center, USA.,4 Temple University Health System, USA
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- 2 Fox Chase Cancer Center, USA.,4 Temple University Health System, USA
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- 2 Fox Chase Cancer Center, USA.,4 Temple University Health System, USA
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Crane M, Scott N, O'Hara BJ, Aranda S, Lafontaine M, Stacey I, Varlow M, Currow D. Knowledge of the signs and symptoms and risk factors of lung cancer in Australia: mixed methods study. BMC Public Health 2016; 16:508. [PMID: 27296668 PMCID: PMC4906715 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-016-3051-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2015] [Accepted: 04/29/2016] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in Australia. There is potential that health promotion about the risks and warning signs of lung cancer could be used to reduce delays in symptom presentation when symptoms are first detected. This study investigated knowledge, attitudes and beliefs which might impact help-seeking behaviour and could provide insight into possible public health interventions in New South Wales (NSW). METHODS A convergent mixed method study design was used wherein data from 16 qualitative focus groups of residents (40+ years), purposefully recruited and stratified by smoking status, age and geography (metropolitan/regional), were compared with a CATI administered population-wide telephone survey (n = 1,000) using the Cancer Research UK cancer awareness measure (LungCAM). Qualitative findings were analysed thematically using NVIVO. Logistic regression analysis was used to investigate predictors of symptom knowledge in STATA. Findings were integrated using triangulation techniques. RESULTS Across focus groups, haemoptysis was the only symptom creating a sense of medical urgency. Life experiences evoked a 'wait and see' attitude to any health deterioration. Perceived risk was low amongst those at risk with current smokers preferring to deny their risk while former smokers were generally unaware of any ongoing risk. The quantitative sample consisted of females (62 %), 40-65 years (53 %), low SES (53 %), former (46 %) and current smokers (14 %). In quantitative findings, haemoptysis and dyspnoea were the most recognised symptoms across the sample population. Age (<65 years), sex (female) and high socio-economic status contributed to a higher recognition of symptoms. Smoking was recognised as a cause of lung cancer, yet ever-smokers were less likely to recognise the risk of lung cancer due to second-hand smoke (OR 0.7 95 % CI 0.5-0.9). CONCLUSION While there was some recognition of risk factors and symptoms indicative of lung cancer, there was disparity across the sample population. The qualitative findings also suggest that knowledge may not lead to earlier presentation; a lack of urgency about symptoms considered trivial, and smoking-related barriers such as stigma may also contribute to time delays in presentation. Public health interventions may be required to increase awareness of risk and emphasise the importance of seeking medical attention for ongoing symptoms.
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- Melanie Crane
- School of Public Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia.
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- Cancer Institute NSW, L9, 8 Central Ave, Australian Technology Park, Eveleigh, NSW, 2015, Australia
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- School of Public Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
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- Cancer Council Australia, L24, 477 Pitt Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
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- Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Technology Sydney, 15 Broadway, Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia
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- School of Public Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2006, Australia
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- Cancer Institute NSW, L9, 8 Central Ave, Australian Technology Park, Eveleigh, NSW, 2015, Australia
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- Cancer Institute NSW, L9, 8 Central Ave, Australian Technology Park, Eveleigh, NSW, 2015, Australia
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Clarke N, Gallagher P, Kearney PM, McNamara D, Sharp L. Impact of gender on decisions to participate in faecal immunochemical test-based colorectal cancer screening: a qualitative study. Psychooncology 2016; 25:1456-1462. [PMID: 26864167 DOI: 10.1002/pon.4085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2015] [Revised: 01/06/2016] [Accepted: 01/07/2016] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Faecal immunochemical tests (FITs) are increasingly being used in population-based colorectal cancer-screening programmes. Uptake of FIT is lower in men than women; however, the reasons for this are not well understood. We aimed to explore gender differences in influences on decisions to participate in FIT screening. METHODS This is a qualitative study using in-depth face-to-face interviews of four groups of screening invitees (male and female screening users and male and female screening non-users), purposively sampled from the database of a population-based FIT screening programme. Recruitment continued until saturation was reached. Interviews were audio recorded and transcribed verbatim. Thematic analysis using the framework approach was employed with the theoretical domains framework guiding analysis. RESULTS Forty-seven screening invitees were interviewed. Six theoretical domains influenced screening uptake: 'environmental context and resources', 'beliefs about capabilities', 'beliefs about consequences', 'emotions', 'social influences' and 'knowledge'. Male non-users were often fatalistic, less knowledgeable and misinformed about cancer and FIT screening compared with other groups. Female non-users expressed negative attitudes, beliefs and emotions towards FIT screening, cancer, social influences and the medical profession and were over-confident about their health. CONCLUSIONS Negative attitudes and emotions to screening dominated non-user decision-making but differed by gender. Opportunities to improve uptake in men and women exist. Greater national discussions on the benefits of FIT screening, and development of screening materials tackling negative attitudes and beliefs while recognising male/female differences, may improve screening uptake. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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- Nicholas Clarke
- National Cancer Registry Ireland, Cork, Ireland.,Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- School of Nursing and Human Sciences, Dublin City University, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Trinity Centre for Health Sciences, Adelaide and Meath Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- National Cancer Registry Ireland, Cork, Ireland.,Institute of Health & Society, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
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Knudsen AK, Berge LI, Skogen JC, Veddegjærde KE, Wilhelmsen I. The prospective association between health anxiety and cancer detection: A cohort study linking the Hordaland Health Study (HUSK) with the Norwegian Cancer Registry. J Psychosom Res 2015; 79:148-52. [PMID: 25795224 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2015.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2014] [Revised: 02/27/2015] [Accepted: 03/04/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Health anxiety is associated with distress and disability, and overutilization of health services, but it is not known whether high levels of health anxiety may lead to increased detection of severe diseases such as cancer. By linking a large population based health study with the national cancer registry, the aim of the study was to investigate a potential prospective association between health anxiety in men and women and later cancer detection and tumour metastasis at the time of diagnosis. METHOD A longitudinal study with a 13.2 year follow-up linking the population-based Hordaland Health Study (HUSK) and the Cancer Registry of Norway (CRN) was conducted. Health anxiety was measured with the Whiteley Index. Associations were examined through gender stratified Cox regression analyses adjusted for relevant covariates. RESULTS No association was found between baseline health anxiety and cancer detection for women (adjusted HR: 1.21, 95% CI: 0.42-3.50), but a positive association was found between health anxiety at baseline and cancer detection for men (adjusted HR: 1.76, 95% CI: 1.06-2.91). No statistically significant association was demonstrated between health anxiety and cancer metastasis for either gender. CONCLUSION An increased level of health anxiety in men may be advantageous, as it may motivate to self-examination and healthcare seeking when disturbing symptoms arise. Research is needed to investigate whether health anxiety has a protective effect on cancer metastasis at the time of detection, or whether health anxiety increases the risk of over-diagnosis and overtreatment.
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- Ann Kristin Knudsen
- Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway; Department of Health Registries, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Bergen, Norway.
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- Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Public Mental Health, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Clinical Science, Haraldsplass Deaconess Hospital, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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Niksic M, Rachet B, Warburton FG, Wardle J, Ramirez AJ, Forbes LJL. Cancer symptom awareness and barriers to symptomatic presentation in England--are we clear on cancer? Br J Cancer 2015; 113:533-42. [PMID: 26125450 PMCID: PMC4522620 DOI: 10.1038/bjc.2015.164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2015] [Revised: 04/05/2015] [Accepted: 04/22/2015] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Low cancer awareness may contribute to delayed diagnosis and poor cancer survival. We aimed to quantify socio-demographic differences in cancer symptom awareness and barriers to symptomatic presentation in the English population. METHODS Using a uniquely large data set (n=49 270), we examined the association of cancer symptom awareness and barriers to presentation with age, gender, marital status and socio-economic position (SEP), using logistic regression models to control for confounders. RESULTS The youngest and oldest, the single and participants with the lowest SEP recognised the fewest cancer symptoms, and reported most barriers to presentation. Recognition of nine common cancer symptoms was significantly lower, and embarrassment, fear and difficulties in arranging transport to the doctor's surgery were significantly more common in participants living in the most deprived areas than in the most affluent areas. Women were significantly more likely than men to both recognise common cancer symptoms and to report barriers. Women were much more likely compared with men to report that fear would put them off from going to the doctor. CONCLUSIONS Large and robust socio-demographic differences in recognition of some cancer symptoms, and perception of some barriers to presentation, highlight the need for targeted campaigns to encourage early presentation and improve cancer outcomes.
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- M Niksic
- Promoting Early Cancer Presentation Group, King's College London, Guy's Hospital Campus, 42 Weston Street, London SE1 3QD, UK
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- Cancer Research UK Cancer Survival Group, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Keppel Street, London WC1E 7HT, UK
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- Promoting Early Cancer Presentation Group, King's College London, Guy's Hospital Campus, 42 Weston Street, London SE1 3QD, UK
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- Health Behaviour Research Centre, Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT, UK
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- Promoting Early Cancer Presentation Group, King's College London, Guy's Hospital Campus, 42 Weston Street, London SE1 3QD, UK
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- Promoting Early Cancer Presentation Group, King's College London, Guy's Hospital Campus, 42 Weston Street, London SE1 3QD, UK
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Fish JA, Prichard I, Ettridge K, Grunfeld EA, Wilson C. Psychosocial factors that influence men's help-seeking for cancer symptoms: a systematic synthesis of mixed methods research. Psychooncology 2015. [PMID: 26202128 DOI: 10.1002/pon.3912] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Effectiveness of cancer control partly depends upon early identification and treatment. Men appear to be more likely to delay help-seeking for symptoms, resulting in later diagnosis. This review aims to provide a mixed research synthesis of the psychosocial barriers to and facilitators of help-seeking for cancer symptoms among men. METHODS Systematic methods were followed, including a predefined research question and search strategy. Searches retrieved 7131 international records from online databases: MEDLINE (n = 3011), PubMed (n = 471), SCOPUS (n = 896), Informit (n = 131), PsychINFO (n = 347), and Web of Science (n = 2275). Forty studies were eligible for inclusion in the review (25 qualitative studies, 11 quantitative studies, and 4 mixed-method studies). RESULTS There was strong observational evidence for several psychosocial barriers to men's help-seeking behaviour: low cancer knowledge and inaccurate symptom interpretation, embarrassment and fear, and conformity to masculine gender role norms. The strongest facilitating factor associated with men's help-seeking behaviour was encouragement and support of spouses and family members. The majority of research was qualitative and used small samples, making generalisations to the wider population difficult. CONCLUSIONS Men's help-seeking for cancer symptoms is influenced by several psychosocial factors, which, in part, may be gender-specific. Health promotion initiatives to improve help-seeking behaviour among men should aim to increase cancer knowledge, reduce embarrassment and fear, address social norms deterring timely help-seeking, and acknowledge informal help-seeking with spouses and family members. Increasing the theoretical grounding of research could aid cohesion across the research area and the design of effective health promotion interventions. Copyright © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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- Jennifer A Fish
- Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer, School of Medicine, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
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- Social Health Sciences, School of Health Sciences, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
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- Population Health Research Group, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer, School of Medicine, Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia.,Cancer Council SA, Eastwood, South Australia, Australia
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Exploring the Relationship Between Activity and Physical Participation in Older Adults With Parkinson's Disease. TOPICS IN GERIATRIC REHABILITATION 2015. [DOI: 10.1097/tgr.0000000000000061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Dunne S, Gallagher P, Matthews A. Existential Threat or Dissociative Response? Examining Defensive Avoidance of Point-of-Care Testing Devices Through a Terror Management Theory Framework. DEATH STUDIES 2015; 39:30-38. [PMID: 24972015 DOI: 10.1080/07481187.2014.885469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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Using a terror management theory framework, this study investigated if providing mortality reminders or self-esteem threats would lead participants to exhibit avoidant responses toward a point-of-care testing device for cardiovascular disease risk and if the nature of the device served to diminish the existential threat of cardiovascular disease. One hundred and twelve participants aged 40-55 years completed an experimental questionnaire. Findings indicated that participants were not existentially threatened by established terror management methodologies, potentially because of cross-cultural variability toward such methodologies. Highly positive appraisals of the device also suggest that similar technologies may beneficially affect the uptake of screening behaviors.
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- Simon Dunne
- a School of Nursing and Human Sciences , Dublin City University , Dublin , Ireland
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Oberoi DV, Jiwa M, McManus A, Hodder R, de Nooijer J. Help-seeking experiences of men diagnosed with colorectal cancer: a qualitative study. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2014; 25:27-37. [PMID: 25521505 DOI: 10.1111/ecc.12271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/27/2014] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Advanced-stage diagnosis of colorectal cancer (CRC) leads to poor prognosis and reduced survival rates. The current study seeks to explore the reasons for diagnostic delays in a sample of Australian men with CRC. Semi-structured interviews were conducted in a purposive sample of 20 male CRC patients. Data collection ceased when no new data emerged. Interviews were audiotaped, transcribed and thematically analysed using Andersen's Model of Total Patient Delay as the theoretical framework. Most participants (18/20) had experienced lower bowel symptoms prior to diagnosis. Patient-related delays were more common than delays attributable to the health-care system. Data regarding patient delays fit within the first four stages of Andersen's model. The barriers to seeking timely medical advice were mainly attributed to misinterpretation of symptoms, fear of cancer diagnosis, reticence to discuss the symptoms or consulting a general practitioner. Treatment delays were a minor cause for delayed diagnosis. Delay in referral and scheduling for colonoscopy were among the system-delay factors. In many instances, delays resulted from men's failure to attribute their symptoms to cancer and, subsequently, delay in diagnosis.
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- D V Oberoi
- Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Bentley, Western Australia, Australia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Bentley, Western Australia, Australia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Bentley, Western Australia, Australia
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- Department of General Surgery, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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Eldeek B, Alahmadi J, Al-Attas M, Sait K, Anfinan N, Aljahdali E, Ajaj H, Sait H. Knowledge, perception, and attitudes about cancer and its treatment among healthy relatives of cancer patients: single institution hospital-based study in Saudi Arabia. JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER EDUCATION 2014; 29:772-780. [PMID: 24715252 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-014-0653-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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This study was conducted to assess knowledge, perception, and attitudes regarding cancer and treatment among healthy relatives of cancer patients who attended an outpatient cancer clinic with their relatives who suffer from cancers. The participants recruited in this cross-sectional, interview-based study were 846 (557 female and 289 male subjects) healthy relatives of cancer patients from the outpatient cancer clinic at King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Most of the participants answered that they believed the causes of cancer were genetic (44.90 %), followed by environmental factors (30.10 %), diet (26.90 %), other causes (26.90 %), envy (26.90 %), and black magic (17.60 %). Most of the healthy participants believed that doctors should tell patients the full truth about the diagnosis (83.57 %). More than half of the healthy population stated that cancer patients should accept all types of treatment (chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy and/or surgery), with more male subjects having this position than females (P = 0.014). Most of the participants believed that cancer cannot be caught from another person who suffered from cancer (67.50 %). Most of the participants believed that cancer education was sufficient (66.70 %), with a significant difference between male and female respondents (P = 0.004). With regard to why cancer patients hide their disease, most of the participants in the age group <25 years believed that the causes were fear of loss of health insurance (56.20 %), followed by job loss (34.40 %), and then social stigma (9.40 %); in the age group between 25 and 45 years, the causes were fear of loss of health insurance (76.50 %), followed by social stigma (14.70 %), and then job loss (8.80 %); while in the age group >45 years, the reasons were job loss (47.10 %), followed by health insurance loss (41.20 %), and then social stigma (11.80 %), with a significant difference between groups (P = 0.034). This study demonstrated that still a large number of healthy participants had deficient perceptions and poor attitudes about important issues concerning cancers such as different mode of treatments, alternative treatment, biological causes, and prognosis, particularly among male respondents. Prevention education strategies should be considered, including targeted approaches that aim to reduce disparities in cancer perception among the general population.
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- Bassem Eldeek
- Community Medicine in the Medical Education Department, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Clarke N, Sharp L, Osborne A, Kearney PM. Comparison of Uptake of Colorectal Cancer Screening Based on Fecal Immunochemical Testing (FIT) in Males and Females: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2014; 24:39-47. [DOI: 10.1158/1055-9965.epi-14-0774] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Dunne S, Gallagher P, Matthews A. Investigating the impact of gender and existential anxiety on the willingness to participate in point-of-care testing for cardiovascular disease. J Health Psychol 2013; 20:1305-17. [PMID: 24296738 DOI: 10.1177/1359105313511136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Two studies (N = 136) investigated whether or not gender or mortality reminders would impact middle-aged and older adults' appraisal of a novel point-of-care testing device for cardiovascular disease risk. Middle-aged females were significantly more likely to positively appraise and commit to using the device compared to middle-aged males, but there were no such gender differences among older adults. Both studies also failed to support hypotheses that existential concerns would lead to avoidance of the device. When taken together, the findings suggest that similar devices may beneficially affect screening behaviours and underscore a need to target middle-aged males for cardiovascular screening interventions.
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Davis JL, Buchanan KL, Katz RV, Green BL. Gender differences in cancer screening beliefs, behaviors, and willingness to participate: implications for health promotion. Am J Mens Health 2011; 6:211-7. [PMID: 22071507 DOI: 10.1177/1557988311425853] [Citation(s) in RCA: 62] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Men have higher cancer mortality rates for all sites combined compared with women. Cancer screening (CS) participation is important for the early detection of cancer. This study explores gender differences in CS beliefs, behaviors, and willingness to participate. The data were collected from a stratified, random-digit dial survey of adults living in New York, Maryland, and Puerto Rico. Chi-square tests and logistic regressions were computed to analyze gender associations among CS beliefs, behaviors, and willingness variables. Men and women believed that CSs were effective, though a higher percentage of men had never had a past CS. Men were less willing to participate in a CS at the present time and in a skin cancer exam; however, when given descriptions of screening conditions, men indicated more willingness to participate. These gender differences highlight the need for health professionals to examine their efforts in providing enhanced CS promotion and education among men.
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- Jenna L Davis
- H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute, Tampa, FL 33612, USA.
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Thompson L, Reeder T, Abel G. I can't get my husband to go and have a colonoscopy: gender and screening for colorectal cancer. Health (London) 2011; 16:235-49. [PMID: 21602246 DOI: 10.1177/1363459311403948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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It is anticipated that a colorectal cancer (CRC) screening programme will be introduced in New Zealand making it the first screening programme in this country to include both males and females. In-depth interviews were carried out with 80 participants (53 females and 27 males) about their knowledge and attitudes to screening programmes in general, as well as their understanding and perceptions of CRC screening in particular. The study highlighted the perceived marginalization of men's health with a sense that women had advocated for, and therefore monopolized, screening while men's health had been left unattended. There were also perceptions of women's responsibility for ensuring men's access to health services. There are arguments that such perceptions disempower or 'infantalize' men which have no long term benefits. While health is perceived as being a feminine matter, it may be difficult to encourage men to engage in preventative behaviours, such as taking up the offer of screening. This article also highlights the heterogeneity of men, where different performances of masculinities were presented. A stereotypical 'staunch' or 'macho image' discourse was evident in some of the interviews where much emphasis was on maintaining and controlling bodily boundaries. Letting the barrier of embodied 'staunchness' down to access health services is a threat to identity. What is required for successful implementation of the CRC screening programme is a normalization of men's health help-seeking, taking into account the fact that men are not homogenous. Studies in relation to men's health need to attend to cultural diversity which is likely to present a challenge to individualism. Critical studies of men would be enhanced by more engagement with the work of black male scholars.
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- Lee Thompson
- Department of Public Health and General Practice, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Otago, Christchurch, New Zealand.
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Braybrook DE, Witty KR, Robertson S. Men and lung cancer: a review of the barriers and facilitators to male engagement in symptom reporting and screening. JOURNAL OF MENS HEALTH 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jomh.2011.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Lahana E, Pappa E, Niakas D. Do place of residence and ethnicity affect health services utilization? evidence from greece. Int J Equity Health 2011; 10:16. [PMID: 21521512 PMCID: PMC3107789 DOI: 10.1186/1475-9276-10-16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2010] [Accepted: 04/26/2011] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Background Equal utilization of health services for equal need, is one of the main targets for public health systems. Given the public-private structure of the Greek NHS, the main aim of the study was to investigate the impact of underlying factors, such as health care needs, socio-demographic characteristics and ethnicity, on the utilization of primary and hospital health care in an urban and rural population of the Greek region, Thessaly. Methods A cross-sectional study was carried out in 2006 in Thessaly, a Greek region of Central Greece, in a representative sample of 1372 individuals (18+ years old, response rate 91.4%) via face-to-face interview. Health care needs were determined by self-perceived health status estimated by the SF-36 Health Survey, using the summary scores of physical and mental health. The utilization of primary care was measured by last month visits to 1) primary public services and 2) private practitioners visits and utilization of secondary care was measured by past year visits to 3) public hospital emergency departments and 4) admissions to public hospitals. Multivariable stepwise logistic regression analysis was applied in the whole sample and separately for the urban and rural population, in order to determine the predictors of health services utilization. Statistical significance was determined with a p value < 0.05. Results Health care needs were the most significant determinants of primary and secondary health services utilization in both the urban and rural areas. Poor physical and mental health was associated with higher likelihood of use. In the urban areas middle-aged, elderly and Greeks were more likely to use primary health services, whereas primary education was associated with more visits to the emergency departments. Wealthier individuals were two times more likely to be admitted to hospitals. Individuals from the rural areas with university education visited more the public primary services, while wealthier individuals visited more the private practitioners. Immigrants had a higher likelihood of visiting emergency departments. Conclusions Although health care needs were the main determinant of health services utilization in both the urban and rural population, socio-economic and ethnic differences also seem to contribute to the inequities observed in some types of health services use, favouring the better-off. Such findings provide important information to policy makers, which attempt to reduce inequalities in health care according to place of residence and ethnicity.
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- Eleni Lahana
- Faculty of Social Sciences, Hellenic Open University, Patras, Greece.
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Health behaviour and attitude towards screening examinations in an Austrian urban and rural population: gender aspects - screening and sex. Wien Med Wochenschr 2011; 161:143-8. [PMID: 21360293 DOI: 10.1007/s10354-011-0867-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2010] [Accepted: 01/05/2011] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Both sexes are at different risks for cancers and gender-dependent fears and barriers might influence their attitude towards screening. The aim of the present study was to assess gender issues in demographic variables which could influence the use of screening examinations. METHODS A standardized questionnaire was used to assess data of 513 Austrians, with urban and rural location of residence, aged 35-65 years. An elderly age group was additionally assessed in the urban region. RESULTS Women of both age groups showed lower screening rates for bowel cancer. Living in partnership was predictive for breast cancer screening in females, whereas higher educational level was negatively associated with PSA screening in younger men. Additionally, increasing age was associated with less screening for breast and cervix cancer in older women. CONCLUSIONS There is evidence for gender-related differences in the attitude towards screening in Austria. Different socio-demographic variables might be responsible.
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Bridou M, Aguerre C, Reveillere C, Haguenoer K, Viguier J. Facteurs psychologiques d’adhésion au dépistage du cancer colorectal par le test Hémoccult® II. PSYCHO-ONCOLOGIE 2011. [DOI: 10.1007/s11839-011-0304-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Marcus PM, Huang GC, Beck V, Miller MJ. The impact of a primetime cancer storyline: from individual knowledge and behavioral intentions to policy-level changes. JOURNAL OF CANCER EDUCATION : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER EDUCATION 2010; 25:484-9. [PMID: 20300910 DOI: 10.1007/s13187-010-0093-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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We assessed the educational impact of a primetime network TV storyline that addressed cancer patient navigators. An online survey was administered after the episode aired. Exposed respondents saw the episode (n = 336); unexposed respondents did not (n = 211). Exposed respondents were more likely to report they would recommend a patient navigator (61% vs. 48%, p = 0.01). Clips of the episode were shown to raise awareness of patient navigators in a Congressional Committee meeting before the Patient Navigator Act was signed into law (2005). Entertainment education can have a positive impact on cancer knowledge and can contribute to policy-level decisions.
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- Pamela M Marcus
- US Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute, 6130 Executive Blvd Suite, 3131, Bethesda, MD 20892-7354, USA.
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Hannöver W, Köpke D, Hannich HJ. Perceived barriers to prostate cancer screenings among middle-aged men in north-eastern Germany. Public Health Nurs 2010; 27:504-12. [PMID: 21087303 DOI: 10.1111/j.1525-1446.2010.00889.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Prostate cancer ranks high in mortality. Only 18% of men entitled for screenings take advantage of this. Social-cognitive models of health psychology describe and predict health behavior. This study investigates what barriers men perceive that impede the utilization of cancer screenings. DESIGN AND SAMPLE Semistructured interviews were conducted in 2 general practices and 3 hospital wards. One hundred and seventy-eight men over 45 years were addressed; 64 utilized cancer screenings regularly, 3 had a diagnosis of prostate cancer, and 18 declined participation. MEASURES Content analyses were conducted with 83 interviews. The interview tapped into the following domains: barriers, risk perception, outcome expectancies, self-efficacy, and intentions. RESULTS 57 men regarded their health as very important, while 47 had never utilized cancer screenings. Barriers were divided into emotional/cognitive versus organizational/structural. Sixty-four men did not utilize cancer screenings because of lack of symptoms, 22 feared a positive result, 20 had more pertinent health issues, and 18 assumed that their physicians would screen for cancer "automatically." CONCLUSIONS Mainly emotional/cognitive barriers were seen as important for nonutilization, especially the absence of symptoms. Following the reasoning of social-cognitive models, a first step to enhance utilization rates would be to enhance risk perception.
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- Wolfgang Hannöver
- Institute for Medical Psychology, Ernst-Moritz-Arndt-University Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany.
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Considering Gender Differences When Planning a Screening Program. CURRENT COLORECTAL CANCER REPORTS 2010. [DOI: 10.1007/s11888-009-0035-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Feizi A, Kazemnejad A, Babaee G, Parsayekta Z, Monjamed Z. Public Awareness of Risk Factors for Cancer and Its Determinants in an Iranian Population. Asia Pac J Public Health 2009; 22:76-88. [DOI: 10.1177/1010539509350768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Cancer is increasingly being seen as a disease that is preventable and manageable. Knowledge often does constitute one element in the behavior change process. In addition, to promote the cancer prevention programs, data on level of knowledge among the target population are needed. The present research (as the first) aimed at providing information on level and correlates of awareness of cancer risk factors among the general public in Iran. The level of knowledge about 12 cancer risk factors (as a section of a multipart questionnaire) was assessed in a representative sample of 2500 adults (aged >18 years) in Tehran, Iran. The data were analyzed using latent class regression with the R statistical package. A small proportion of the respondents (12.2%) had high knowledge level and most of them had mixed (56.9%) and low level of awareness (30.9%). The most important determinants of knowledge level included level of education, gender, and family history. The results provided valuable clues and guidelines toward the formulation of relevant cancer prevention strategies, especially within the scope of health education. The applied statistical model presented a new descriptive and analytical perspective to evaluate the level of knowledge about the cancer risk factors and its determinants.
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- Awat Feizi
- Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Medical Sciences,
Tarbiat Modares University
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- Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Medical Sciences,
Tarbiat Modares University,
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- Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Medical Sciences,
Tarbiat Modares University
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery,
Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery,
Tehran University of Medical Sciences Tehran, Iran
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Sach TH, Whynes DK. Men and women: beliefs about cancer and about screening. BMC Public Health 2009; 9:431. [PMID: 19930703 PMCID: PMC2789733 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2458-9-431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2009] [Accepted: 11/24/2009] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Background Cancer screening programmes in England are publicly-funded. Professionals' beliefs in the public health benefits of screening can conflict with individuals' entitlements to exercise informed judgement over whether or not to participate. The recognition of the importance of individual autonomy in decision making requires greater understanding of the knowledge, attitudes and beliefs upon which people's screening choices are founded. Until recently, the technology available required that cancer screening be confined to women. This study aimed to discover whether male and female perceptions of cancer and of screening differed. Methods Data on the public's cancer beliefs were collected by means of a postal survey (anonymous questionnaire). Two general practices based in Nottingham and in Mansfield, in east-central England, sent questionnaires to registered patients aged 30 to 70 years. 1,808 completed questionnaires were returned for analysis, 56.5 per cent from women. Results Women were less likely to underestimate overall cancer incidence, although each sex was more likely to cite a sex-specific cancer as being amongst the most common cancer site. In terms of risk factors, men were most uncertain about the role of stress and sexually-transmitted diseases, whereas women were more likely to rate excessive alcohol and family history as major risk factors. The majority of respondents believed the public health care system should provide cancer screening, but significantly more women than men reported having benefiting from the nationally-provided screening services. Those who were older, in better health or had longer periods of formal education were less worried about cancer than those who had illness experiences, lower incomes, or who were smokers. Actual or potential participation in bowel screening was higher amongst those who believed bowel cancer to be common and amongst men, despite women having more substantial worries about cancer than men. Conclusion Our results suggest that men's and women's differential knowledge of cancer correlates with women's closer involvement with screening. Even so, men were neither less positive about screening nor less likely to express a willingness to participate in relevant screening in the future. It is important to understand gender-related differences in knowledge and perceptions of cancer, if health promotion resources are to be allocated efficiently.
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- Tracey H Sach
- School of Chemical Sciences and Pharmacy, University of East Anglia, UK.
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Griffin JM, Burgess D, Vernon SW, Friedemann-Sanchez G, Powell A, van Ryn M, Halek K, Noorbaloochi S, Grill J, Bloomfield H, Partin M. Are gender differences in colorectal cancer screening rates due to differences in self-reporting? Prev Med 2009; 49:436-41. [PMID: 19765609 DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2009.09.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2009] [Revised: 09/10/2009] [Accepted: 09/10/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Studies have found that women are less likely than men to undergo colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. While one source of these disparities may be gender differences in barriers and facilitators to screening, another may be differences in reporting bias. METHOD In this study of 345 male and female veterans, conducted in 2006 in Minneapolis, MN, we examined CRC screening adherence rates by gender using medical records and self-report and assessed whether any differences were due to reporting bias. RESULTS We found a significantly higher rate of colonoscopy use among men when using self-report data, but no significant differences in either overall or test-specific screening adherence when using medical record data. Analyses examining the prevalence and determinants of concordance between self-report and medical records screening revealed that compared to women, men were less accurate in reporting sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy and over-reported screening by colonoscopy. Men were also more likely to have missing self-report data and how missing data were handled affected differences in screening behavior. Accuracy in screening behavior was not explained by demographic variables, good physical or mental health, or physician recommendation for screening. CONCLUSIONS Reported gender disparities in CRC screening adherence may be a result of reporting bias.
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- Joan M Griffin
- Center for Chronic Disease Outcomes Research, Minneapolis VA Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN 55417, USA.
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Burnichon N, Rohmer V, Amar L, Herman P, Leboulleux S, Darrouzet V, Niccoli P, Gaillard D, Chabrier G, Chabolle F, Coupier I, Thieblot P, Lecomte P, Bertherat J, Wion-Barbot N, Murat A, Venisse A, Plouin PF, Jeunemaitre X, Gimenez-Roqueplo AP. The succinate dehydrogenase genetic testing in a large prospective series of patients with paragangliomas. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2009; 94:2817-27. [PMID: 19454582 DOI: 10.1210/jc.2008-2504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 250] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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CONTEXT Germline mutations in SDHx genes cause hereditary paraganglioma. OBJECTIVE The aim of the study was to assess the indications for succinate dehydrogenase (SDH) genetic testing in a prospective study. DESIGN A total of 445 patients with head and neck and/or thoracic-abdominal or pelvic paragangliomas were recruited over 5 yr in 20 referral centers. In addition to classical direct sequencing of the SDHB, SDHC, and SDHD genes, two methods for detecting large genomic deletions or duplications were used, quantitative multiplex PCR of short fluorescent fragments (QMPSF) and multiplex ligation-dependent probe amplification (MLPA). RESULTS A large variety of SDH germline mutations were found by direct sequencing in 220 patients and by QMPSF and MLPA in 22 patients (9.1%): 130 in SDHD, 96 in SDHB, and 16 in SDHC. Mutation carriers were younger and more frequently had multiple or malignant paraganglioma than patients without mutations. A head and neck paraganglioma was present in 97.7% of the SDHD and 87.5% of the SDHC mutation carriers, but in only 42.7% of the SDHB carriers. A thoracic-abdominal or pelvic location was present in 63.5% of the SDHB, 16.1% of the SDHD, and in 12.5% of the SDHC mutation carriers. Multiple paragangliomas were diagnosed in 66.9% of the SDHD mutation carriers. A malignant paraganglioma was documented in 37.5% of the SDHB, 3.1% of the SDHD, and none of the SDHC mutation carriers. CONCLUSIONS SDH genetic testing, including tests for large genomic deletions, is indicated in all patients with head and neck and/or thoracic-abdominal or pelvic paraganglioma and can be targeted according to clinical criteria.
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- Nelly Burnichon
- Département de Génétique, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, 20-40 rue Leblanc, Paris, France
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Cullati S, Charvet-Bérard AI, Perneger TV. Cancer screening in a middle-aged general population: factors associated with practices and attitudes. BMC Public Health 2009; 9:118. [PMID: 19402895 PMCID: PMC2685378 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2458-9-118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2009] [Accepted: 04/29/2009] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to identify factors associated with cancer screening practices and with general attitudes toward cancer screening in a general population. METHODS Mailed survey of 30-60 year old residents of Geneva, Switzerland, that included questions about screening for five cancers (breast, cervix uteri, prostate, colon, skin) in the past 3 years, attitudes toward screening, health care use, preventive behaviours and socio-demographic characteristics. Cancer screening practice was dichotomised as having done at least one screening test in the past 3 years versus none. RESULTS The survey response rate was 49.3% (2301/4670). More women than men had had at least one cancer screening test in the past 3 years (83.2% vs 34.5%, p < 0.001). A majority of women had had a cervical smear (76.6%) and a mammography (age 30-49: 35.0%; age 50 and older: 90.3%); and 55.1% of men 50-60 years old had been screened for prostate cancer. Other factors associated with screening included older age, higher income, a doctor visit in the past 6 months, reporting a greater number of preventive behaviours and a positive attitude toward screening. Factors linked with positive attitudes included female gender, higher level of education, gainful employment, higher income, a doctor visit in the past 6 months and a personal history of cancer. CONCLUSION Attitudes play an important role in cancer screening practices among middle-aged adults in the general population, independent of demographic variables (age and sex) that determine in part screening recommendations. Negative attitudes were the most frequent among men and the most socio-economically disadvantaged. The moderate participation rate raises the possibility of selection bias.
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- Stéphane Cullati
- Division of Clinical Epidemiology, Geneva University Hospitals, Rue Gabrielle Perret-Gentil 6, CH – 1211 Geneva 14, Switzerland
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- Geneva Foundation for breast cancer screening, Bd de la Cluse 43, CH – 1205 Geneva, Switzerland
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- Division of Clinical Epidemiology, Geneva University Hospitals, Rue Gabrielle Perret-Gentil 6, CH – 1211 Geneva 14, Switzerland
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Kalmuss D, Austrian K. Real men do...real men don't: Young Latino and African American men's discourses regarding sexual health care utilization. Am J Mens Health 2009; 4:218-30. [PMID: 19477755 DOI: 10.1177/1557988309331797] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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There is growing recognition that men as well as women need sexual health care (SHC) services. Despite this, male friendly sexual health services are not readily available in the United States, and men are underutilizing the services that are available. This situation needs to be rectified to improve sexual health outcomes for men and women. In this study we conducted 10 focus groups with young adult Latino and African American men to examine their perceptions of the factors influencing SHC utilization among the men they know, with an emphasis on how notions of what it means to be a man affects health care seeking. The findings both amplify and complicate the relationship between masculinity and SHC seeking. They suggest new directions for public health efforts to enhance men's SHC utilization.
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- Debra Kalmuss
- Heilbrunn Department of Population and Family Health, Columbia University, New York, USA.
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Beyond Gender Profiling in Lifestyle Medicine. Am J Lifestyle Med 2008. [DOI: 10.1177/1559827608323209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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This review discusses evidence-based perspectives on lifestyle risk reduction for men. Implications for clinical best practices and social policy are considered. Directions for future research also are highlighted.
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Terre L. Health Risk Reduction in Women. Am J Lifestyle Med 2008. [DOI: 10.1177/1559827608314179] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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This review discusses evidence-based perspectives on health risk reduction in women and the implications for gender-informed research, clinical best practices, and public policy.
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Affiliation(s)
- Lisa Terre
- Department of Psychology, University of Missouri-Kansas City,
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