scholarly journals Cancer screening participation in schizophrenic outpatients and the influence of their functional disability on the screening rate: A cross-sectional study in Japan

2017 ◽  
Vol 71 (12) ◽  
pp. 813-825 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masaki Fujiwara ◽  
Masatoshi Inagaki ◽  
Naoki Nakaya ◽  
Maiko Fujimori ◽  
Yuji Higuchi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Functional Disability ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Screening Rate ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Screening Participation ◽  
Cancer Screening Participation ◽  
Schizophrenic Outpatients

scholarly journals Factors Associated with Health Check-up and Cancer Screening Participation among Family Caregivers of Patients with Dementia: A Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bomgyeol Kim ◽  
Yejin Lee ◽  
Jin-Won Noh ◽  
Tae Hyun Kim
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Check ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Screening Participation ◽  
Education Levels ◽  
Lower Education ◽  
Cancer Screening Participation

Abstract Background Providing care for patients with dementia can negatively influence the physical health and health behaviours of family caregivers. A better understanding of the factors associated with health check-up and cancer screening participation is vital for developing effective interventions. Thus, this study aimed to identify factors associated with health check-up and cancer screening participation among family caregivers of patients with dementia. Methods This was a cross-sectional study that analysed the data of 2,414 family caregivers of patients with dementia collected by the Korea Community Health Survey in 2017. A binomial logistic regression analysis was performed to identify demographic, socioeconomic, and health status factors associated with health check-up and cancer screening participation among family caregivers of patients with dementia. Results Health check-up and cancer screening rates among family caregivers of patients with dementia were 68.7% and 61.4%, respectively, which were significantly lower than the rates for individuals who were not caregivers of patients with dementia. Those with lower education levels had lower odds ratios (OR) for both health check-up (OR: 0.60) and cancer screening (OR: 0.59) participation. In addition, symptoms of depression were associated with lower participation (health check-up OR: 0.67; cancer screening OR: 0.65). Conclusions More targeted disease prevention and management strategies must be developed for family caregivers of patients with dementia, particularly those with depressive symptoms and lower education levels.

scholarly journals Healthcare utilisation, cancer screening and potential barriers to accessing cancer care in rural South West Nigeria: a cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (7) ◽  
pp. e040352
Author(s):  
Avinash Sharma ◽  
Olusegun Isaac Alatise ◽  
Kelli O'Connell ◽  
Samson Gbenga Ogunleye ◽  
Adewale Abdulwasiu Aderounmu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Cancer Care ◽  
Healthcare Utilisation ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Personal Income ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Potential Barriers ◽  
South West

Background/aimsCancer burden is predicted to double by 2030 in sub-Saharan Africa; access to healthcare services for cancer management is a priority in the region. In Nigeria, National Cancer Control Plan aims to ensure >50% cancer screening of eligible populations by 2022 for all Nigerians. We describe healthcare utilisation, cancer screening activities and potential barriers to accessing cancer care within an understudied rural community-based adult population in South West Nigeria.MethodsIn April 2018, we conducted a cross-sectional study of community-based adults (>18 years) ~130 km east of Ibadan, 250 km from Lagos in Osun State, South West Nigeria. Participants completed a face-to-face survey in local dialect. We used a questionnaire to assess demographics, health status, income, medical expenditures, doctor visits and cancer screening history.ResultsWe enrolled 346 individuals: with median age of 52 years and 75% women. Of the entire cohort, 4% had medical insurance. 46% reported a major medical cost in the last year. Cancer screening activities were infrequent in eligible participants: 1.5% reported having had cervical cancer screening, 3.3% mammogram and 5% colonoscopy screening. Cancer screening assessment was less frequent in those with less income and lower education levels. Using a multivariable logistic regression model including personal income, insurance status and education, higher personal income was associated with more cancer screening activity (OR 2.7, 95% CI 1.3 to 5.7, p<0.01). Despite this, most individuals had contact with a primary healthcare doctor (52% in the last year), and over 70% access to radio and TV suggesting the opportunity to expand community-based screening interventions and awareness exists.ConclusionsDespite national increases in cancer cases, we highlight a deficiency in cancer screening and universal healthcare coverage within a community-based adult Nigerian population. Subject to availability of governmental resources, increasing financial risk protection, awareness and targeted resource allocation may help expand access in Nigeria.

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and practices on cervical cancer screening among undergraduate female students in University of Gondar, Northwest Ethiopia: an institution based cross sectional study

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Alem Getaneh ◽  
Birhanemeskel Tegene ◽  
Teshome Belachew
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Cervical Cancer Screening ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Female Students ◽  
Favorable Attitude ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Undergraduate Female ◽  
The University

Abstract Background Cervical cancer is a major public health problem. In the world, cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women and it is one of the leading causes of cancer mortality in females. It is the second most common women cancer in Ethiopia with almost 6300 new cases and 4884 deaths annually. Despite the high burden of new cases and deaths, there is a scarcity of data on knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) towards cervical cancer screening among female university students in Ethiopia particularly in the study area. Therefore, the present study was aimed to assess the KAP of undergraduate female students towards cervical cancer screening. Methods An institution based cross-sectional study was conducted in April 2018 at the University of Gondar, College of Medicine and Health Sciences undergraduate female students. Pretested, self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. Four hundred and three female students were recruited by a simple random sampling method and the data were entered and analyzed using SPSS version 20 statistical packages. Descriptive data analysis was used to report the results. Results More than half of the respondents (59.3.3%) had good knowledge, whereas nearly 67.7% of the respondents had favorable attitude towards cervical cancer. However, less than 1% of the respondents had been screened for cervical cancer. Conclusion Although undergraduate female students had apparently good knowledge and favorable attitude, their practices on cervical cancer screening were quite low. Therefore, the health sectors and the gender streaming office of the university mobilize students to strengthen the uptake the cervical cancer screening practice.

PREVALENCE OF NECK PAIN AMONG TAILORS IN NORTH GUJARAT - A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY

2021 ◽  
pp. 49-51
Author(s):  
Nipa V. Patel ◽  
Roshani A. Patel
Keyword(s):  
Neck Pain ◽  
Functional Disability ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Use Of Self ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Musculoskeletal Problems ◽  
The Common ◽  
North Gujarat ◽  
Awkward Posture

Background: - Neck pain is one of the common musculoskeletal problems faced by tailors due to constant work on the sewing machine with the awkward posture. Aim:-The aim of study is to nd out the prevalence of neck pain among Tailors. Objective:-To nd out the prevalence of neck pain among Tailors use of self questionnaire. Materials And Methodology:-Across sectional study was performed among 100 tailors working in North Gujarat to determine the prevalence of neck pain in them. Aself – questionnaire was used. Result: - 91% prevalence of neck pain was found among the tailors in North Gujarat. Also 67% tailors have activity limitation. Conclusion: -The prevalence of neck pain among Tailors in North Gujarat is found to be highest (91%). Neck pain is one of the common condition contributing to the increase in functional disability

scholarly journals Cancer Screening of Older Adults in Israel According to Life Expectancy: Cross Sectional Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 65 (11) ◽  
pp. 2539-2544 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronen Bareket ◽  
Mara A. Schonberg ◽  
Doron Comaneshter ◽  
Yochai Schonmann ◽  
Michal Shani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Life Expectancy ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional
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