Knowledge and practice regarding the behavioural risks of cancer among college students in Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT: In recent years, morbidity and mortality due to cancer has been increasing in Ethiopia, putting it among the most important public health issues. Cancer and associated complications can be prevented provided that effective interventions are put in place to control risk factors. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the level of knowledge and practice of preventable behavioural risk factors of cancer. We conducted a cross-sectional study among 200 college students in Northeast Ethiopia utilising quantitative methods of data collection. Data on socioeconomic characteristics, health belief variables, knowledge and behavioural risk factors (alcohol consumption, tobacco smoking, physical activity and dietary practice) were collected. The level of knowledge and practice was summarised using desc

SUBMITTER: Hussien FM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8831106 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature