| Titre : | Preventive Behaviors, Knowledge of Esophageal Cancer and Relationships Socio-Demographic Characteristics Among Older Adults: A Cross Sectional Study (2025) |
| Auteurs : | Ayfer Bayindir Cevik, Auteur ; Hicran Yıldız, Auteur ; Havva Sert, Auteur |
| Type de document : | Article : texte imprimé |
| Dans : | American Journal of Health Promotion (vol. 39, n° 7, septembre 2025) |
| Article en page(s) : | pp. 982–990 |
| Langues : | Anglais |
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| Résumé : |
"Purpose
This study aimed to investigate the risks of esophageal cancer (EC), protective behaviors, and risk awareness among Turkish adults aged 50 years and older, as well as their relationships with sociodemographic characteristics. Design Cross-sectional. Recruitment took place between February-April 2022, via online google forms and WhatsApp. Setting Participants completed the survey online throught WhatsApp. Sample Analyses included 214 participants (≥50 years from three provinces of Turkey); 73.8% female (n:158), 62.6% between 50-60 years (n:134 ), 55.6% had a university education (n:47). Measures Study-specific survey items included questions about demographics, risky conditions and diseases, preventive health behaviors and Esophageal Cancer Knowledge Test (ECRKT). Analyses Frequency or Mean, Percentage, Independent Samples t-Test, one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), post hoc analysis (Tukey, LSD), and Cohen’s effect size and linear regression analysis. Results The participants had low ECRKT scores (x:13.50 ± 9.33, Min:0, Max:31) and reported the most consumed hot beverages (36.9%) among negative EC preventive behaviors. Male gender, not working, not having previously received training on EC, low education and income status cause low knowledge and awareness about EC (P Conclusion These findings highlight adults aged ≥50 years are exposed to significant EC risks, and have poor knowledge of EC risks. These results highlight the urgent need for educational campaigns to improve EC awareness." |
| Catalogueur : | RESOdoc |
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