TY - JOUR
T1 - Knowledge of colorectal cancer and associated factors among the general population in Malaysian
AU - Al-Naggar, Redhwan A.
AU - Bobryshev, Yuri V.
AU - Osman, Muhamed T.
PY - 2013
Y1 - 2013
N2 - Colorectal cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death worldwide. The objective of this study was to determine the knowledge of colorectal cancer among the general population in Malaysia. A cross-sectional study was conducted among the general population in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. A total number of 300 subjects participate in this study. The mean age of the study participants was 31.38+/-11.07. The majority of the participants were female, less than 50 years of age, Malay, single and with no history of colorectal cancer (56.7%, 90.3%, 71.0%, 59.0% and 83.3%; respectively). Regarding the eating habits, 60.3% eat vegetables regularly, 45.0% eat green salad regularly, 29.3% took supplements regularly, 55.7% eat fruits regularly, 64.7% eat meat regularly, 46.3% eat fast food regularly and only 29.0% drink sufficient amount of water regularly. For lifestyle, 43.3% of the participants reported that they exercise regularly. Univariate analysis showed that sex, marital status, smoking cigarettes and shisha were significantly influence the knowledge of colorectal cancer (P=0.006, P=0.022, p<0.001, P<0.001; respectively). Multiple linear regression identified smoking and family history of colorectal cancer significantly associated with knowledge about colorectal cancer prevention (p<0.001, p=0.044; respectively). Conclusions: The population survey showed low awareness of colorectal cancer. Therefore importance of continuing public education, particularly about the link between lifestyle behaviors and colorectal cancer is urgently needed.
AB - Colorectal cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer death worldwide. The objective of this study was to determine the knowledge of colorectal cancer among the general population in Malaysia. A cross-sectional study was conducted among the general population in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. A total number of 300 subjects participate in this study. The mean age of the study participants was 31.38+/-11.07. The majority of the participants were female, less than 50 years of age, Malay, single and with no history of colorectal cancer (56.7%, 90.3%, 71.0%, 59.0% and 83.3%; respectively). Regarding the eating habits, 60.3% eat vegetables regularly, 45.0% eat green salad regularly, 29.3% took supplements regularly, 55.7% eat fruits regularly, 64.7% eat meat regularly, 46.3% eat fast food regularly and only 29.0% drink sufficient amount of water regularly. For lifestyle, 43.3% of the participants reported that they exercise regularly. Univariate analysis showed that sex, marital status, smoking cigarettes and shisha were significantly influence the knowledge of colorectal cancer (P=0.006, P=0.022, p<0.001, P<0.001; respectively). Multiple linear regression identified smoking and family history of colorectal cancer significantly associated with knowledge about colorectal cancer prevention (p<0.001, p=0.044; respectively). Conclusions: The population survey showed low awareness of colorectal cancer. Therefore importance of continuing public education, particularly about the link between lifestyle behaviors and colorectal cancer is urgently needed.
KW - Malaysia
KW - cancer
KW - colon (anatomy)
KW - health surveys
UR - http://handle.westernsydney.edu.au:8081/1959.7/uws:42152
U2 - 10.5829/idosi.wjms.2013.8.2.7357
DO - 10.5829/idosi.wjms.2013.8.2.7357
M3 - Article
SN - 1817-3055
VL - 8
SP - 135
EP - 143
JO - World Journal of Medical Sciences
JF - World Journal of Medical Sciences
IS - 2
ER -