Rawan Ghanayem

Biographic Data

ID7786207
NAMERawan Ghanayem
GIVEN NAMESRawan
FAMILY NAMEGhanayem
SIGNATUREGHANAYEM R
AFFILIATIONSUniversity of Jordan
VERIFIEDNo
TOTAL WORKS2
TOTAL CITATIONS0
WORKS AS AUTHOR2
WORKS AS EDITOR0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2025
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2026
H-INDEX0

  • Public awareness of colorectal cancer symptoms and risk factors, and exploring screening barriers across nine countries

    Open AccessAseel Ghanayem, Mandy Elewa et al.ARTICLEPLOS Global Public Health2026

    Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide and the third most common type of cancer overall. Colorectal cancer can be avoided with regular screening and lifestyle modifications. This study aimed to identify the barriers to screening for colorectal cancer and to evaluate the public’s awareness and knowledge of the disease’s symptoms and risk factors. A cross-sectional study was conducted across nine countries …

  • Assessing awareness of colorectal cancer symptoms, risk factors and screening barriers among eligible adults in Jordan

    Open AccessM S El Muhtaseb, Aseel Ghanayem et al.ARTICLEBMC Public Health2025

    Colorectal cancer awareness among the population was relatively low, with significant symptoms and risk factors being overlooked by the participants. In addition to that, notable barriers to screening, especially fear and embarrassment of the screening test, have surfaced. This prompts the need for more cancer education and healthcare provider involvement to overcome screening barriers and promote participation in screening programs to enable ear…