Perceived Threats toward Esophageal Cancer among Immediate Relatives of Sufferers: a Qualitative Study

ConclusionsImmediate relatives of patients with esophagus cancer perceived high severity and susceptibility toward this disease and considered themselves vulnerable to this disease. Hence, they suffered from a lot of psychological stress. Development of appropriate interventions regarding the effects of disease-related individual and environmental factors and empowerment of individuals with regard to preventive disease behaviors can be an important step for improving the health of this group.Registration NumberIRCT20180725040588N1, date registered: 2 October 2018.
Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research