Status and influencing factors of knowledge, attitudes and practices relating to screening for breast and cervical cancer among rural women aged 40-65 years in China: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The objectives are to investigate the status of knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) and to identify factors related to KAP towards breast and cervical cancer screening among rural Chinese women aged 40-65 years.

Design and setting

This cross-sectional study was conducted from July to September 2020 in rural areas of eastern China.

Participants

This study involved 301 rural women aged 40-65 years.

Variables and outcomes

The questionnaire included demographic information and the KAP related to breast and cervical cancer screening. Multivariate linear regression analysis was used for the multifactor analysis.

Results

A total of 301 rural women aged 40-65 years participated in the survey. The overall score of KAP was (62.41±11.24), and the sc

SUBMITTER: Liao Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11481149 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature