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Determine the level of awareness regarding gynecologic cancers and evaluate associated influencing factors among healthy women using Krieger's ecosocial theory.

August 25, 2021Social Work in Public Health

Awareness about Gynecologic Cancers and Related Factors among Healthy Women: A Cross-Sectional Study

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RÖRuşen ÖztürkEge University SBSümeyye BakırEge University FKFigen KazankayaIzmir University

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Cross-sectional study reveals gaps between cancer awareness and preventive practices in healthy women, highlighting the need for targeted education programs.

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Determine the level of awareness regarding gynecologic cancers and evaluate associated influencing factors among healthy women using Krieger's ecosocial theory.
Cross-sectional study conducted between August 2017 and August 2018 at a public hospital in Turkey.
Sample comprised 554 Turkish women aged 18–65 years evaluated using the Gynecological Cancer Awareness Scale (GCAS) and a structured questionnaire.
Significant differences in average GCAS scores were associated with menstrual bleeding volume, menopause onset, reproductive disease history, regular gynecological checkups including Pap tests, vaginal self-examinations, sexually transmitted infections, genital hygiene, cancer-related fear, and information needs (p < .05).
Despite displaying high overall cancer awareness scores, participants exhibited substantial deficits in accurate knowledge and consistent preventive health behaviors.

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Öztürk et al. (2021) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6aaf6941a5af4fa898d06eef https://doi.org/10.1080/19371918.2021.1965936

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Cross-sectional study reveals gaps between cancer awareness and preventive practices in healthy women, highlighting the need for targeted education programs.

Awareness about Gynecologic Cancers and Related Factors among Healthy Women: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Awareness about Gynecologic Cancers and Related Factors among Healthy Women: A Cross-Sectional Study

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