High-risk population's knowledge of risk factors and warning symptoms and their intention toward gastric cancer screening in Southeastern China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As the incidence of gastric cancer (GC) increases sharply in adults aged over 40 years, screening of this high-risk population is important. This study aimed to explore knowledge level of GC related risk factors and symptoms, and to identify influencing factors associated with intention toward GC screening among people aged 40 years old and above in China.

Methods

A cross-sectional, web-based survey was conducted among people aged 40 years old and above between October 2021 and March 2022 in Southeastern China. The participants' knowledge was assessed by a series of questions about risk factors (24-item scale) and warning symptoms (14-item scale).

Results

A total of 2547 complete responses were received. The mean age was 47.72 (±7.20) years and near 60% wer

SUBMITTER: Huang Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9403326 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature