Barriers to healthcare seeking, beliefs about ovarian cancer and the role of socio-economic position. A cross-sectional multilevel study in Dubai, a multicultural society.
Authors
Saki, Sallam
Ali, Noor Radhi
Saki, Safa Sofi
AlRabeea, Zainab Sadeq
AlRemeithi, Fatima Najim
Carrick, Frederick Robert
Abdulrahman, Mahera
Publication Date
2021-03-24Journal Title
J Public Health Res
ISSN
2279-9028
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Volume
10
Issue
3
Language
en
Type
Article
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VoR
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Saki, S., Ali, N. R., Saki, S. S., AlRabeea, Z. S., AlRemeithi, F. N., Carrick, F. R., & Abdulrahman, M. (2021). Barriers to healthcare seeking, beliefs about ovarian cancer and the role of socio-economic position. A cross-sectional multilevel study in Dubai, a multicultural society.. J Public Health Res, 10 (3) https://doi.org/10.4081/jphr.2021.2073
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Studies have shown that public awareness of ovarian cancer is weak, and women are often diagnosed at late stages when treatment is difficult. This study aimed to determine the barriers for seeking early medical care and level of knowledge and awareness among women regarding ovarian cancer. DESIGN AND METHODS: A structured questionnaire was designed and adapted from the validated cancer awareness measure. RESULTS: The recognition level of ovarian cancer symptoms among women in this study varied from 12-51%, and the most alarming ones, back pain, eating difficulties, and persistent abdominal pain, were missed by most of the surveyed women. The most recognized ovarian cancer risk factors were never being pregnant, having a history of infertility, and going through menopause, while the least recognized was having personal or family history of breast cancer. Non-UAE nationals women with higher educational levels had better knowledge of ovarian cancer compared to their peers. CONCLUSIONS: A change or implementation model is highly recommended in order to improve women's awareness of ovarian cancer symptoms. Strengthening education among women with regards to risk factors, early symptoms, and the need to seek early medical help should help to increase ovarian cancer awareness and reduce a delay in the diagnosis.
Keywords
Article, Women health, ovarian cancer, healthcare seeking, beliefs
Identifiers
10.4081_jphr.2021.2073
External DOI: https://doi.org/10.4081/jphr.2021.2073
This record's URL: https://www.repository.cam.ac.uk/handle/1810/336566
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