Canadians' knowledge of cancer risk factors and belief in cancer myths.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Many untrue statements about cancer prevention and risks are circulating. The objective of this study was to assess Canadians' awareness of known cancer risk factors and cancer myths (untruths or statements that are not completely true), and to explore how awareness may vary by sociodemographic and cognitive factors.

Methods

Cancer myths were identified by conducting scans of published, grey literature, and social media. Intuitive-analytic thinking disposition scores included were actively open- and close-minded thinking, as well as preference for intuitive and effortful thinking. A survey was administered online to participants aged 18 years and older through Prolific. Results were summarized descriptively and analyzed using chi-square tests, as well as Spearman

SUBMITTER: Rydz E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10829248 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature