Attitudes and beliefs toward lung cancer screening among US Veterans.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lung cancer (LC) is the leading cause of cancer-related death for veterans cared for by the US Veterans Health Administration. The LC burden among veterans is almost double that of the general population. Before implementation of an LC screening program, we set out to assess the role of beliefs and attitudes toward LC screening among veterans.

Methods

Veterans presenting to the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center were invited to complete a self-administered survey. The survey comprised questions about demographics, smoking status, health status, and knowledge about LC and willingness to be screened. Responses from veteran ever and never smokers were compared.

Results

A total of 209 veterans completed the survey. Smokers were significantly (P < .05) more l

SUBMITTER: Tanner NT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3848465 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature