Awareness, knowledge, and willingness about early detection of bladder cancer in Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In 2020, there were 573,278 new cases of bladder cancer globally, and this figure is projected to quadruple by 2040, according to World Health Organization forecasts. However, the level of bladder cancer awareness in the Saudi population remains unknown. Therefore, this cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study aimed to assess knowledge about bladder cancer, its risk factors, and its presenting signs and symptoms in the Saudi population, as well as perceptions related to early detection particularly in the absence of routine screening recommendations, as timely presentation and diagnosis are essential for optimal care and quality of life.

Methods

It obtained data via a questionnaire, which included questions on demographic characteristics such as sex, age, educat

SUBMITTER: Alsalmi OA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12541493 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature