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Mitra Zolfaghari, Zohreh Parsa Yekta, Fatemeh Bahram Nejad, Anooshirvan Kazem Nejad, Zahra Monjamed. Knowledge about seven warning signs of cancer and protective measures of cancer among people in Tehran, Iran. , Payesh. 2010; 9 (3) :317-324
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Mitra Zolfaghari * 
, Zohreh Parsa Yekta , Fatemeh Bahram Nejad , Anooshirvan Kazem Nejad , Zahra Monjamed
, Zohreh Parsa Yekta , Fatemeh Bahram Nejad , Anooshirvan Kazem Nejad , Zahra Monjamed
Abstract: (8763 Views)
Objective(s): To assess knowledge about seven warning signs of cancer and protective measures of cancer among people in Tehran, Iran.
Methods: This was a descriptive study. 2500 individuals living in Tehran wre took part in the study. Data were collected using a questionnaire that contained three parts: demographic section, questions related to seven warning signs of cancer and protective measures.
Results: The results showed that the information on 7 warning signs of cancer was low among the majority (66.6%). In relation to protective measures also the knoweledge was low among the majority (78.7%). There was a positive relationship between knowledge about seven warning signs of cancer and protective measures of cancer.
Conclusion: The knowledge of people about cancer and its prevention measures in Tehran was low. The need for health education campaigns seems neccessary.
type of study: Descriptive |
Accepted: 2018/11/28 | Published: 2010/07/15
Accepted: 2018/11/28 | Published: 2010/07/15
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