Lifestyle Habits and Adherence to Cancer Screening Programs Among Italian Teachers: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT: Objectives: This study aims to evaluate teachers' lifestyle habits and to investigate their knowledge and behaviors related to cancer screening. Methods: This cross-sectional survey was performed among teachers randomly selected from schools located in the Campania region, Italy. Results: Only 17% of the teachers were current smokers, while 72.1% consumed alcohol. Female teachers, those who were married/cohabitant, and those who discussed with students about alcohol consumption were more likely to have never smoked or drunk alcohol. Female and older teachers, those with a university or a master/PhD degree, and those who had a moderate/high level of physical activity (PA) were more likely to sufficiently consume fruits and vegetables. Only 20.9% of teachers had a modera

SUBMITTER: Paduano G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12692436 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature