Patients’ awareness of the prevention and treatment of colorectal cancer

Journal Title: Polish Journal of Surgery - Year 2015, Vol 87, Issue 9

Abstract

The aim of the study was to assess patients’ awareness of the prevention and treatment of colorectal cancer. Material and methods. Patients diagnosed with colorectal cancer, hospitalised at the Department of General and Colorectal Surgery of the Medical University in Łódź during the period from January 2015 to April 2015, were asked to complete a questionnaire concerning their families’ medical case record, factors predisposing them to the development of colorectal cancer, the tests applied in diagnostics, and the treatment process. The questionnaire comprised 42 closed-ended questions with one correct answer. A statistical analysis of all answers was carried out. Results. The study group consisted of 30 men and 20 women aged 27–94 years old. A strong, statistically significant negative correlation between a patient’s age and his/her awareness of the prevention and treatment of colorectal cancer was noted (p<0.001; r= -0.51). The study demonstrated a statistically significant relationship between the occurrence of neoplasms in a patient’s family (p=0.009) or, more specifically, the occurrence of colorectal cancer (p=0.008), and the awareness of the prevention programme. The women’s group was characterised by statistically significantly greater awareness of colonoscopy as a screening examination (p=0.004). Conclusions. Patients need more information on colorectal cancer, its risk factors, prevention, the treatment process, and postoperative care. Lack of awareness of the colorectal cancer issue can be one of the major factors contributing to the high incidence of this disease.

Authors and Affiliations

Łukasz Dziki, Anna Puła, Konrad Stawiski, Barbara Mudza, Marcin Włodarczyk, Adam Dziki

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Łukasz Dziki, Anna Puła, Konrad Stawiski, Barbara Mudza, Marcin Włodarczyk, Adam Dziki (2015). Patients’ awareness of the prevention and treatment of colorectal cancer. Polish Journal of Surgery, 87(9), 459-463. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-77122