Knowledge levels of male agricultural workers about colorectal cancer, health belief levels and determination of cancer risk
Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common causes of cancer deaths worldwide and ranks among the top 3 cancer types in Turkey. Methods: This cross sectional study aimed to determine the knowledge, health beliefs, risk levels, and related factors of colorectal cancer among male...
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| Language: | English |
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MRE Press
2025-03-01
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| Series: | Journal of Men's Health |
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| Online Access: | https://oss.jomh.org/files/article/20250328-508/pdf/JOMH2024012201.pdf |
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| Summary: | Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common causes of
cancer deaths worldwide and ranks among the top 3 cancer types in Turkey.
Methods: This cross sectional study aimed to determine the knowledge,
health beliefs, risk levels, and related factors of colorectal cancer among male
agricultural workers in a western Turkish city with intense agricultural
activities. During the data collection period, from November 2020 to January
2021, 205 male agricultural workers volunteered to participate in the study.
Statistical analysis was performed using the Statistical Package for the Social
Sciences (SPSS) software version 22.0. Results:
Confidence-benefit-health motivation scores of male agricultural workers differ
significantly according to the status of undergoing colonoscopy in the past ten
years (p < 0.05). Confidence-benefit-health motivation scores of male
agricultural workers also differ significantly according to the presence of
occult blood in the stool within the last year (p < 0.05). When
examining the correlation analyses between Confidence/Benefits/Health Motivation,
Susceptibility and CRC knowledge level, a positive correlation (p <
0.05) was found between CRC knowledge level and Confidence/Benefits/Health
Motivation scores. Male agricultural workers showed low participation in CRC
screenings, with a significant link to their level of health belief. The study
aimed to assess participants’ knowledge, attitudes and behaviors regarding CRC
screenings. Only 21.5% received information from health professionals, and
10.7% underwent FOBT in the last year, suggesting information alone is
insufficient to boost screening rates. Conclusions: Comprehensive
strategies, including addressing smoking, alcohol use and physical inactivity,
along with enhancing health beliefs, may improve screening rates and reduce
cancer risk. |
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| ISSN: | 1875-6867 1875-6859 |