Effect of Sociodemographic Characteristics on the Attitude and Practice of Adult Cancer Patients Treated in the General Hospitals, Tabuk Region, Saudi Arabia
| Autor: | Latifah Mohammed Alanzi, Asma Mohammed Alhawiti, Asma Eid Alhawiti |
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| Rok vydání: | 2018 |
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| Zdroj: | The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine. 70:1295-1304 |
| ISSN: | 2090-7125 1687-2002 |
| DOI: | 10.12816/0044638 |
| Popis: | its early stages, resulting in better prognosis and long-termsurvival. Moreover, compliance of cancer patients with treatment instructions is crucial for better prognosis. Little is known about the effect of sociodemographic factors on attitude and practice of cancer patients. Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the effect of sociodemographic status on the attitude and practice of adult patients with cancer towards the intent to start the treatment, the adherence to treatment regimen and the prognosis of the disease. Methods: this study was carried out inthe generalhospitals, Tabuk Region, Saudi Arabia. Participants were selected from the Oncology Center Outpatient Clinics. A questionnaire designed for cancer patients was used for data collection Background: many types of cancer are easily prevented through screening that can detect the disease during via direct interview. The questionnaire included questions to record sociodemographic factors, patient’s attitude (towards early diagnosis, treatment, and follow up), practice and general health status. Results: attitude score was significantly higher in the married respondents (p = 0.015). Practice score was higher in those aged less than 20 and above 60 years-old (p = 0.016), those who were in early stages of cancer (p = 0.004) and respondents with positive family history of cancer (p = 0.019). The attitude and practice scores were found to have a significant positive and moderate correlation (r = 0.487; p |
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