弥合知识差距:评估委内瑞拉妇女对乳腺癌的认识和早期发现做法。

IF 1.3 4区 医学 Q3 EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES
Bárbara A Núñez Fermín, María Eugenia Aponte-Rueda, Darshi Shah, Maybell Nieves, Thais M Rebolledo
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乳腺癌是全世界妇女癌症相关死亡的主要原因,低收入和中等收入国家的死亡率较高。在委内瑞拉,由于认识有限、求医行为延迟以及获得早期检测的机会有限,晚期诊断仍然很常见。本研究旨在评估委内瑞拉妇女对BC征象、症状、危险因素和早期检测方法的知识,并探讨社会人口因素与知识水平之间的关系。我们对2023年4月至8月期间在加拉加斯大学医院门诊的197名妇女进行了横断面研究。数据收集使用结构化的,由访谈者管理的问卷,评估三个领域的知识:体征和症状,风险因素和早期检测方法。根据预定义的阈值对正确的回答进行评分并分类为高或低。对BC症状的认识很高,89.3%的参与者认识到乳房肿块是一个警告信号。然而,只有9%的人表现出对危险因素的高度了解,其中最常见的是肥胖(54.8%)。高等教育水平与更好地了解危险因素显著相关(p = 0.04),到乳腺诊所就诊与更高的早期检测知识相关。(p 0.04)。尽管对BC症状的认识和对早期发现的积极态度很普遍,但在风险因素和筛查实践方面的知识仍然存在重大差距。这些调查结果突出表明,需要采取有针对性的教育干预措施,不仅要提高认识,还要促进卫生知识普及,并向妇女提供切实可行的信息。
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Bridging the Knowledge Gap: Assessment of Breast Cancer Awareness and Early Detection Practices among Venezuelan Women.

Breast cancer (BC) is the leading cause of cancer-related death among women worldwide, with higher mortality rates in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). In Venezuela, late-stage diagnosis remains common due to limited awareness, delayed health-seeking behaviors, and restricted access to early detection. This study aimed to assess Venezuelan women's knowledge of BC signs, symptoms, risk factors, and early detection methods, and explore associations between sociodemographic factors and knowledge levels. We conducted a cross-sectional study of 197 women attending outpatient services at Caracas University Hospital between April and August 2023. Data were collected using a structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire that assessed knowledge across three domains: signs and symptoms, risk factors, and early detection methods. Correct responses were scored and categorized as high or low based on predefined thresholds. Awareness of BC symptoms was high, with 89.3% of participants recognizing breast lumps as a warning sign. However, only 9% demonstrated a high level of knowledge about risk factors, with obesity (54.8%) being the most commonly identified. Higher education levels were significantly associated with better knowledge of risk factors (p 0.04), and attendance at a breast clinic was correlated with higher knowledge of early detection. (p 0.04). Although awareness of BC symptoms and positive attitudes toward early detection were common, significant gaps remain in knowledge about risk factors and screening practices. These findings highlight the need for targeted educational interventions that extend beyond raising awareness to promote health literacy and empower women with practical, actionable information.

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Journal of Cancer Education
Journal of Cancer Education 医学-医学:信息
CiteScore
3.40
自引率
6.20%
发文量
122
审稿时长
4-8 weeks
期刊介绍: The Journal of Cancer Education, the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education (AACE) and the European Association for Cancer Education (EACE), is an international, quarterly journal dedicated to the publication of original contributions dealing with the varied aspects of cancer education for physicians, dentists, nurses, students, social workers and other allied health professionals, patients, the general public, and anyone interested in effective education about cancer related issues. Articles featured include reports of original results of educational research, as well as discussions of current problems and techniques in cancer education. Manuscripts are welcome on such subjects as educational methods, instruments, and program evaluation. Suitable topics include teaching of basic science aspects of cancer; the assessment of attitudes toward cancer patient management; the teaching of diagnostic skills relevant to cancer; the evaluation of undergraduate, postgraduate, or continuing education programs; and articles about all aspects of cancer education from prevention to palliative care. We encourage contributions to a special column called Reflections; these articles should relate to the human aspects of dealing with cancer, cancer patients, and their families and finding meaning and support in these efforts. Letters to the Editor (600 words or less) dealing with published articles or matters of current interest are also invited. Also featured are commentary; book and media reviews; and announcements of educational programs, fellowships, and grants. Articles should be limited to no more than ten double-spaced typed pages, and there should be no more than three tables or figures and 25 references. We also encourage brief reports of five typewritten pages or less, with no more than one figure or table and 15 references.
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