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ArticleAsian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP2018

Knowledge of Colorectal Cancer Symptoms and Risk Factors in the Kingdom of Bahrain: a Cross- Sectional Study

Husain A Nasaif, Sayed Mahmood Al Qallaf

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Article in Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 20 papers.

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Husain A NasaifRoyal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Medical University of Bahrain, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Bahrain. Email: hnasaif@rcsi.com
Sayed Mahmood Al Qallaf

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Abstract

Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is second in incidence rates in both genders in the Kingdom of Bahrain, with the number of new CRC cases sharply increasing in the last two decades. This study aimed to assess the levels of knowledge regarding CRC among people living in the Kingdom. Methods: A cross-sectional survey design was used to recruit a convenient sample of 505 adults aged 25 years or above. Face to face structured interviews were conducted to supplement data gained from the questionnaire. Results: The mean age of participants was 37 (±10.43) years. Changes in bowel habits were the most commonly identified symptoms (46%) followed by lower abdominal pain (44%). Family history was the most commonly identified risk factor (38%) followed by smoking (28%). The overall score of knowledge of CRC was 56 (±18.4). The scores for symptoms and risk factors were 59 (±26.2) and 53 (±17.5) respectively. It was found that female participants had better knowledge 59 (±17) than males 54 (±19) (P = .001). Participants with high levels of education had better knowledge (63%) compared with other groups, although this was not statistically significant (P = .067). Conclusion: This study indicates poor knowledge among people living in Bahrain regarding CRC symptoms and risk factors. Strategies and educational initiatives need to be implemented to enhance the general public’s awareness in this respect.

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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeAdultAgedBahrainColorectal NeoplasmsCross-Sectional StudiesEarly Detection of CancerFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMaleMiddle AgedPrevalencePrognosisRisk FactorsSurveys and Questionnairescolorectal cancerLevel of knowledgerisk factorssymptoms

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