Moroccan Women ’s Attitudes Regarding Pap Smear Test and Adherence to Cervical Cancer Screening
AbstractIn Morocco, cervical cancer is the second most common cancer affecting women after breast cancer. Encouraging more women to practice cervical cancer screening remains a major public health concern. There is a lack of data on awareness and of data concerning the determinants of the acceptability of Pap smear test in Morocco. To fill this gap, our study aims to assess the level of awareness of cervical cancer and human papillomavirus (HPV) infection among Moroccan women and to understand the determinants of the acceptability of Pap smear test. We conducted a cross-sectional study including 857 women in the following ...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - July 7, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Breast Cancer Prevention: The Key Role of Population Screening, Breast Self-Examination (BSE) and Technological Tools. Survey of Italian Women
This study investigates the attitude of Italian women to perform clinical checkups aimed at cancer prevention, particularly adherence to free screening programs offered by the National Health Service (NHS) for women in the 50 –69 age group. The knowledge, use and emotional approach toward BSE as a screening tool and the use of dedicated apps for this purpose are also investigated. Low adherence to screening programs, lack of BSE practice, and nonuse of dedicated apps are just some of the results observed in this study. Therefore, it becomes essential to spread the culture of prevention, cancer awareness and the importanc...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - July 4, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
How Good Is Online Information for Patients on the Treatment for Luminal Gastrointestinal Cancers? A Comprehensive Evaluation in English and Spanish
AbstractThe internet has become a necessary communication platform for health information. The quality of online material for patients varies significantly, and this is not different for material on gastrointestinal cancers. We aimed to assess English and Spanish online patient information addressing esophageal, gastric, and colorectal cancer treatment. Six independent Google searches were conducted using the terms: esophageal cancer treatment, gastric cancer treatment, colorectal cancer treatment, and their translations in Spanish. Websites were included in the top 50 results for each search. Readability was assessed usin...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - July 2, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
The Effect of a Supportive Educational Intervention Through Virtual Social Networks on Sleep Quality and Insomnia of Patients with Cancer
This study aimed to investigate the effect of supportive educational intervention (SEI) through virtual social networks (VSNs) on the sleep quality and the severity of insomnia of cancer patients. The study was conducted on 66 patients with cancer: intervention (n = 33) and control (n = 33) groups (CONSORT). Intervention group received supportive educational intervention on sleep for 2 months through virtual social networks (VSNs). All participants completed the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and insomnia severity index (ISI) before and after the intervention. The mean scor es of sleep quality (p = .001) and i...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - June 29, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
“Cancer Education on Wheels,” a Novel Cost-Effective Method in Creating Awareness in the Community: a Pilot Study
In this study, an effort was made to understand how well a unique cancer education program, “Cancer Education on Wheels,” transfers knowledge in general public in society. The community was shown prerecorded cancer awareness videos using a TV monitor, CD player, and speaker system mounted on an eight-seat Toyota Innova. Before and after seeing the video presentation, consenting volunte ers filled out questionnaires asking about demographics and understanding of cancer. Frequency and percentage calculations were done on the demographic information and a Wilcoxon signed-rank test was run on the overall subject score. Dat...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - June 29, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Efficacy of Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri for Supporting Informed Prostate Cancer Screening Decisions for African-American Men
AbstractProstate cancer is the most prevalent non-skin cancer among all men, but African-Americans have morbidity and mortality at significantly higher rates than White men. To reduce this burden, authorities such as the American Cancer Society recommend that men make informed/shared screening decisions with a healthcare provider. Informed/shared screening decisions require that men have adequate prostate cancer knowledge. Virtual assistants are interactive communication technologies that have become popular for seeking health information, though information quality has been mixed. No prior research has investigated the qu...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - June 29, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
The STOP Program: a Hybrid Smoking Prevention and Cessation Training for Cancer Care Providers in Colombia and Peru
AbstractWe designed and tested the feasibility of the Smoking Cessation Training Program for Oncology Practice (STOP), a hybrid (face-to-face plus web-based) educational intervention to enhance Spanish-speaking cancer care professionals ’ (CCPs’) ability to provide brief smoking prevention and cessation counseling to cancer patients and survivors. Changes in the CCPs’ competencies (knowledge, attitude, self-efficacy, and practices toward smoking and smoking cessation services) were assessed post-training. Sixty CCPs from one major cancer center in Colombia (n = 30) and Peru (n = 30) were invited to participat...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - June 27, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Technology-Enhanced Learning in the Education of Oncology Medical Professionals: A Systematic Literature Review
AbstractAs cancer continues to be a significant global health challenge, the education of oncology professionals plays a crucial role in providing quality cancer care and achieving optimal patient outcomes. In order to meet the growing need for flexible, accessible, and effective training, this study examines the role of technology-enhanced learning (TEL) in the education of oncology medical professionals. Following the PRISMA guidelines, this systematic review included 34 articles published between 2012 and 2022 in EBSCO and PubMed databases. Findings reveal a diverse range of digital tools being used in oncology training...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - June 26, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
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Source: Journal of Cancer Education - June 26, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Attitudes and Perception of the REFLECT Communication Curriculum for Clinical Oncology Graduate Medical Education
Conclusions: Overall, the REFLECT curriculum enhanced communication skills of trainees. Oncology trainees and faculty physicians feel that the curriculum was beneficial. As interactive skills and communication is critical to build positive interactions, further work is needed to impro ve the REFLECT curriculum. (Source: Journal of Cancer Education)
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - June 22, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Behaviors and Advocacy Related to COVID-19 among Cancer Patients: The Health Belief Model and Opportunities for Messaging and Education
AbstractCancer patients have an increased risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes and were recommended to be vaccinated, wear a mask, practice social distancing, and increase hand hygiene. We used the Health Belief Model (HBM) to identify constructs that were associated with the likelihood of adhering to and advocating for CDC COVID-19 prevention recommendations. We surveyed adult cancer patients who had an onsite appointment at the Penn State Cancer Institute or at the Hematology and Oncology Associates of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Survey measures included adherence to and informing others of COVID-19 recommendations as well as...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - June 20, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Development and Implementation of an Online Education Program on Advanced Breast Cancer for European Cancer Nurses: ABC4Nurses Project: a Brief Report
AbstractBreast cancer is now the most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide. Approximately 30% of those who present with early breast cancer later develop advanced breast cancer (ABC). Additionally, approximately 6% have advanced breast cancer at diagnosis. New treatment options result in an extended lifespan dominated by cycles of deterioration and stable disease. Specialist nurse knowledge is key to multidisciplinary care of people with ABC; however, access to education on ABC for nurses is not universally available in Europe. This paper describes the development and implementation of an online bespoke program on ABC care ...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - June 19, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Guidelines by Urologists and Public Health Professionals: Different Perspectives on Prostate Specific Antigen Screening
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Source: Journal of Cancer Education - June 17, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Preference For Cervical Cancer Education: A Multisite Cross-Sectional Survey of Female Senior High School Students in Ghana
AbstractCervical cancer incidence continues to rise in Ghana. To enhance knowledge and prevention of cervical cancer among young people in Ghana, there is a need to better understand their education preferences. The study aimed to describe female senior school students ’ preferences for receiving cervical cancer education. A cross-sectional survey of students from 17 schools in the Ashanti Region of Ghana assessed the strength of preference for receiving cervical cancer education from a range of sources, settings and delivery mediums. Of the 2400 participants (a ged 16–24 years), the majority endorsed doctors (87%, 95...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - June 16, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
Quality, Understandability and Reliability of YouTube Videos on Skin Cancer Screening
AbstractIn 2008, a nationwide skin cancer screening (SCS) program was implemented in Germany. However, participation rates remain low. YouTube videos on SCS might educate eligible persons to undergo SCS. Until now, no scientific evaluation of the quality of videos available for German-speaking persons eligible for SCS has been performed. Here, we identified and evaluated videos on SCS provided on YouTube. YouTube was searched in May 2022 for German terms related to SCS. Two authors evaluated the videos of the first three pages that met the predefined eligibility criteria. The quality of the videos ´ information was evalua...
Source: Journal of Cancer Education - June 15, 2023 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
