Bridging Lifestyle and Screening for Cancer Prevention: A Comprehensive Analysis of Cancer-Related Lifestyle and Screening Attitudes in Adults
<i>Background and Objectives:</i> Healthy lifestyle behaviors and cancer screening are crucial for cancer prevention; however, their relationship remains inadequately explored. This study examines cancer-related lifestyle behaviors, attitudes toward cancer screening, and their interrelat...
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| description | <i>Background and Objectives:</i> Healthy lifestyle behaviors and cancer screening are crucial for cancer prevention; however, their relationship remains inadequately explored. This study examines cancer-related lifestyle behaviors, attitudes toward cancer screening, and their interrelationship in adults. <i>Materials and Methods:</i> A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 1129 adults (aged 18–70) visiting family health centers in Kayseri, Türkiye. Data was collected via face-to-face surveys assessing sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyle behaviors (Lifestyle Questionnaire Related to Cancer), and screening attitudes (Attitude Scale Toward Cancer Screenings). Statistical analyses included Mann–Whitney U, Kruskal–Wallis, and Spearman correlation tests. <i>Results:</i> Women, married participants, urban residents, and those with higher education and income exhibited healthier lifestyle behaviors and more positive attitudes toward cancer screening (<i>p</i> < 0.05). A weak but significant correlation (r = 0.247, <i>p</i> < 0.05) was found between healthy lifestyle behaviors and positive screening attitudes. Despite national screening programs, adherence to breast and cervical cancer screenings remained low (51.5% and 44.6%, respectively). Having a first-degree relative with cancer did not significantly influence screening behaviors. <i>Conclusions:</i> Gender, education, income, and marital status significantly influence cancer prevention behaviors. However, screening participation remains suboptimal, highlighting the need for targeted public health strategies. Improving health literacy and accessibility to screening programs could enhance cancer prevention efforts. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e495e10f16154bb09f952d323036e9cf2025-08-20T02:42:22ZengMDPI AGMedicina1010-660X1648-91442025-03-0161351010.3390/medicina61030510Bridging Lifestyle and Screening for Cancer Prevention: A Comprehensive Analysis of Cancer-Related Lifestyle and Screening Attitudes in AdultsArda Borlu0Halime Şentürk1Hasan Durmuş2Neslihan Öner3Ebru Tan4Umut Köleniş5Müncübe Duman Erbakırcı6Fevziye Çetinkaya7Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, 38280 Kayseri, TürkiyeDepartment of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, 38280 Kayseri, TürkiyeDepartment of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, 38280 Kayseri, TürkiyeDepartment of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Erciyes University, 38280 Kayseri, TürkiyeDepartment of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, 38280 Kayseri, TürkiyeNiğde Ömer Halisdemir Training and Research Hospital, 51100 Niğde, Türkiyeİncesu Ayşe ve Saffet Arslan School of Health Services Vocational Studies, 38280 Kayseri, TürkiyeDepartment of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Erciyes University, 38280 Kayseri, Türkiye<i>Background and Objectives:</i> Healthy lifestyle behaviors and cancer screening are crucial for cancer prevention; however, their relationship remains inadequately explored. This study examines cancer-related lifestyle behaviors, attitudes toward cancer screening, and their interrelationship in adults. <i>Materials and Methods:</i> A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 1129 adults (aged 18–70) visiting family health centers in Kayseri, Türkiye. Data was collected via face-to-face surveys assessing sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyle behaviors (Lifestyle Questionnaire Related to Cancer), and screening attitudes (Attitude Scale Toward Cancer Screenings). Statistical analyses included Mann–Whitney U, Kruskal–Wallis, and Spearman correlation tests. <i>Results:</i> Women, married participants, urban residents, and those with higher education and income exhibited healthier lifestyle behaviors and more positive attitudes toward cancer screening (<i>p</i> < 0.05). A weak but significant correlation (r = 0.247, <i>p</i> < 0.05) was found between healthy lifestyle behaviors and positive screening attitudes. Despite national screening programs, adherence to breast and cervical cancer screenings remained low (51.5% and 44.6%, respectively). Having a first-degree relative with cancer did not significantly influence screening behaviors. <i>Conclusions:</i> Gender, education, income, and marital status significantly influence cancer prevention behaviors. However, screening participation remains suboptimal, highlighting the need for targeted public health strategies. Improving health literacy and accessibility to screening programs could enhance cancer prevention efforts.https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/61/3/510cancer preventionlifestyle behaviorscancer screeningpublic healthTürkiye |
| spellingShingle | Arda Borlu Halime Şentürk Hasan Durmuş Neslihan Öner Ebru Tan Umut Köleniş Müncübe Duman Erbakırcı Fevziye Çetinkaya Bridging Lifestyle and Screening for Cancer Prevention: A Comprehensive Analysis of Cancer-Related Lifestyle and Screening Attitudes in Adults Medicina cancer prevention lifestyle behaviors cancer screening public health Türkiye |
| title | Bridging Lifestyle and Screening for Cancer Prevention: A Comprehensive Analysis of Cancer-Related Lifestyle and Screening Attitudes in Adults |
| title_full | Bridging Lifestyle and Screening for Cancer Prevention: A Comprehensive Analysis of Cancer-Related Lifestyle and Screening Attitudes in Adults |
| title_fullStr | Bridging Lifestyle and Screening for Cancer Prevention: A Comprehensive Analysis of Cancer-Related Lifestyle and Screening Attitudes in Adults |
| title_full_unstemmed | Bridging Lifestyle and Screening for Cancer Prevention: A Comprehensive Analysis of Cancer-Related Lifestyle and Screening Attitudes in Adults |
| title_short | Bridging Lifestyle and Screening for Cancer Prevention: A Comprehensive Analysis of Cancer-Related Lifestyle and Screening Attitudes in Adults |
| title_sort | bridging lifestyle and screening for cancer prevention a comprehensive analysis of cancer related lifestyle and screening attitudes in adults |
| topic | cancer prevention lifestyle behaviors cancer screening public health Türkiye |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/61/3/510 |
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