[Young people and cancers. Knowledges, behaviors and attitudes of young people aged from 16 to 25 years with regard to cancers].
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Date publication
janvier 1991
Journal
Pediatrie
Auteurs
Membres identifiés du Cancéropôle Est :
Pr GUILLEMIN Francis
Tous les auteurs :
Algalarrondo F, Spyckerelle Y, Aubry C, Guillemin F, Deschamps JP
Lien Pubmed
Résumé
Knowledge, behavior and attitudes towards cancer were studied by submitting a questionnaire to 247 adolescents and young adults aged 16-24 yr who attended the Vandoeuvre-lès-Nancy Centre of Preventive Medicine. Results of this enquiry showed that these young people were aware of the significant mortality rate by cancer but that they had a poor knowledge of risk factors, early symptoms and screening methods. For 70.4 percent of subjects, cancer was a source of concern and the majority expected society or doctors to provide them with information. The role of the medical practitioner in this health education is discussed.
Mots clés
Adolescent, Adult, Female, Health Education, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Humans, Male, Neoplasms, epidemiology, Physician's Role, Risk Factors
Référence
Pediatrie. 1991 ;46(6-7):549-54