THE IMPACT OF HEALTH LITERACY AND HEALTH BELIEFS ON THE ATTITUDES TOWARDS CANCER SCREENING: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Sait Söyler; Fatmanur Güvenç; Doğancan Çavmak

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THE IMPACT OF HEALTH LITERACY AND HEALTH BELIEFS ON THE ATTITUDES TOWARDS CANCER SCREENING: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Authors:

Sait Söyler | Fatmanur Güvenç | Doğancan Çavmak

Publisher:

Inonu University

Main Topics:

Sağlık Kurumları Yönetimi

Journal:

İnönü Üniversitesi Sağlık Hizmetleri Meslek Yüksek Okulu Dergisi Vol.12 Issue 2, pp.422-435

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001318219

pISSN:

2147-7892

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Abstract:

 Early detection of any cancer is crucial for effective treatment. Cancer screening programs are extensively implemented in numerous countries for this purpose. The acceptance of screening programs by young populations is important because their attendance at these programs can reduce the burden of cancer in the health system in the future. Therefore, investigating young peoples attitudes towards cancer screening can be useful to enhance the effectiveness of screening programs. This study aims to examine this phenomenon by analyzing the effects of health literacy level and health beliefs on cancer. The study has been designed in a cross-sectional type. 419 people between the ages of 18 and 30 have been included in the study. The results showed significant relations between health literacy, health beliefs, and attitudes towards cancer screening. Health literacy, perceived severity, perceived benefits, and perceived barriers explained 38 of the variance in attitudes toward cancer screening. This study contributes to the existing body of knowledge by providing information about the perceptions of the young population about cancer screening programs and their predictors.

 Early detection of any cancer is crucial for effective treatment. Cancer screening programs are extensively implemented in numerous countries for this purpose. The acceptance of screening programs by young populations is important because their attendance at these programs can reduce the burden of cancer in the health system in the future. Therefore, investigating young peoples attitudes towards cancer screening can be useful to enhance the effectiveness of screening programs. This study aims to examine this phenomenon by analyzing the effects of health literacy level and health beliefs on cancer. The study has been designed in a cross-sectional type. 419 people between the ages of 18 and 30 have been included in the study. The results showed significant relations between health literacy, health beliefs, and attitudes towards cancer screening. Health literacy, perceived severity, perceived benefits, and perceived barriers explained 38 of the variance in attitudes toward cancer screening. This study contributes to the existing body of knowledge by providing information about the perceptions of the young population about cancer screening programs and their predictors.

 Early detection of any cancer is crucial for effective treatment. Cancer screening programs are extensively implemented in numerous countries for this purpose. The acceptance of screening programs by young populations is important because their attendance at these programs can reduce the burden of cancer in the health system in the future. Therefore, investigating young peoples attitudes towards cancer screening can be useful to enhance the effectiveness of screening programs. This study aims to examine this phenomenon by analyzing the effects of health literacy level and health beliefs on cancer. The study has been designed in a cross-sectional type. 419 people between the ages of 18 and 30 have been included in the study. The results showed significant relations between health literacy, health beliefs, and attitudes towards cancer screening. Health literacy, perceived severity, perceived benefits, and perceived barriers explained 38 of the variance in attitudes toward cancer screening. This study contributes to the existing body of knowledge by providing information about the perceptions of the young population about cancer screening programs and their predictors.

 Herhangi bir kanser türünün erken teşhisi, etkili bir tedavi için çok önemlidir. Bu amaçla birçok ülkede erken teşhis için kanser tarama programları yaygın olarak uygulanmaktadır. Tarama programlarının genç nüfus tarafından kabul edilmesi, bu programlara katılımlarının gelecekte sağlık sistemindeki kanserin yükünü azaltabileceği için önemlidir. Bu nedenle, genç popülasyonda kanser taramasına yönelik tutumların incelenmesi, tarama programlarının etkinliğini artırmak için yararlı olabilir. Bu çalışma, sağlık okuryazarlığı düzeyi ve sağlık inançlarının kanser taramalarına ilişkin tutumları üzerindeki etkilerini inceleyerek bu olguyu açıklamayı amaçlamaktadır. Çalışma kesitsel tipte tasarlanmıştır. Çalışmaya 18-30 yaş arası 419 kişi dahil edilmiştir. Sonuçlar, sağlık okuryazarlığı, sağlık inançları ve kanser taramasına yönelik tutumlar arasında anlamlı ilişkiler olduğunu göstermektedir. Sağlık okuryazarlığı, algılanan ciddiyet, algılanan faydalar ve algılanan engeller, kanser taramasına yönelik tutumlardaki varyansın 38ini açıklamaktadır. Bu çalışma, genç nüfusun kanser tarama programları ve bu programları etkileyen faktörler hakkındaki algılarına yönelik bilgi sağlayarak mevcut bilgi birikimine katkıda bulunmaktadır.

Article Details

THE IMPACT OF HEALTH LITERACY AND HEALTH BELIEFS ON THE ATTITUDES TOWARDS CANCER SCREENING: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Authors:

Sait Söyler | Fatmanur Güvenç | Doğancan Çavmak

Publisher:

Inonu University

Main Topics:

Sağlık Kurumları Yönetimi

Journal:

İnönü Üniversitesi Sağlık Hizmetleri Meslek Yüksek Okulu Dergisi Vol.12 Issue 2, pp.422-435

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001318219

pISSN:

2147-7892

Cancer

Cancer screening

Health belief model

Health literacyKanser

Kanser taraması

Sağlık inanç modeli

Sağlık okuryazarlığı

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Article Details

Authors: Sait Söyler | Fatmanur Güvenç | Doğancan Çavmak

Publisher: Inonu University

Main Topics: Sağlık Kurumları Yönetimi

Journal: İnönü Üniversitesi Sağlık Hizmetleri Meslek Yüksek Okulu Dergisi Vol.12 Issue 2, pp.422-435

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 6/2024

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001318219

pISSN: 2147-7892

Issues

Authors:

Sait Söyler | Fatmanur Güvenç | Doğancan Çavmak

Publisher:

Inonu University

Main Topics:

Sağlık Kurumları Yönetimi

Journal:

İnönü Üniversitesi Sağlık Hizmetleri Meslek Yüksek Okulu Dergisi Vol.12 Issue 2, pp.422-435

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

6/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001318219

pISSN:

2147-7892