Common misconceptions and myths about ovarian cancer causation: a national cross-sectional study from palestine.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Women's inability to recognize ovarian cancer (OC) causation myths to be incorrect may lead to behavioral changes that could distract them from actual risk factors and impact their treatment decision making. This study examined Palestinian women's recognition of OC mythical causes, and explored factors associated with good recognition.

Methods

A national cross-sectional study was conducted. Adult Palestinian women were recruited from hospitals, primary healthcare facilities, and public areas in 11 governorates. The Cancer Awareness Measure-Mythical Causes Scale was modified and utilized for data collection. Awareness level was determined based on the number of myths around OC causation recognized to be incorrect: poor (0-4), fair (5-9), and good (10-13).

Result

SUBMITTER: Elshami M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11015600 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature