Influencing factors of cancer prevention and control among urban and rural adults in Fujian, China: A cross-sectional survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Cancer burden can be reduced when the population's knowledge of cancer prevention and control measures is increased. However, current epidemiological research investigating cancer prevention and control knowledge in China is limited. This study aimed to examine the core knowledge levels of cancer prevention and control measures as well as its influencing factors among adults in Fujian, China.

Study design

A cross-sectional study.

Methods

From September to December 2021, a total of 2,440 Chinese urban and rural adults from Fujian Province, located in Southeastern China, were randomly selected for this cross-sectional study. The probability proportionate approach to sampling was used. A 38-item questionnaire that covered demographics and basic knowledge of can

SUBMITTER: Yang TB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9811185 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature