Association between cancer health literacy and cancer-related behavior of residents in Shandong, China

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ID22945871
AutoresYouhua Lu (Weifang Medical University), Qiuxia Li (0000-0001-5835-0749, Weifang Medical University), Jinhui Liu (0000-0001-8032-5099, Eye Hospital of Shandong First Medical University, State Key Laboratory Cultivation Base, Shandong Provincial Key Laboratory of Ophthalmology, Shandong Eye Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences , 372 Jingsi Road, Jinan, Shandong 250021 , China), Yongchun Cui (0000-0002-2375-5778, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences , 440 Jiyan Road, Jinan, Shandong 250021 , China), Jia Yang (0000-0003-2019-9603, Liaocheng People’s Hospital , 67 Dongchang West Road, Liaocheng, Shandong 252004 , China), Dongqing Gao (Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences , 440 Jiyan Road, Jinan, Shandong 250021 , China), Jingmin Liu (0000-0002-0644-6527, Weifang Medical University), Anning Ma (Weifang Medical University), Nan Zhang (0000-0002-8032-275X, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences , 440 Jiyan Road, Jinan, Shandong 250021 , China, autor correspondente), Jialin Wang (0000-0002-1990-1293, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences , 440 Jiyan Road, Jinan, Shandong 250021 , China)
Ano2024
Volume39
Fascículo1
Data de publicação2024-02-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoHealth Promotion International (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 0957-4824 • E-ISSN: 1460-2245
EditoraOxford University Press (OUP) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1093/heapro/daae008
PMID38386900
OpenAlexW4392021319
IdiomaEN
Referências citadas22

Health literacy is closely related to the incidence of major chronic diseases and its related behaviors such as cancer-related behaviors. This study explored how the cancer health literacy level affects cancer-related behaviors. About one to two villages from six cities of Shandong province were selected as sample areas. Professionals conducted face-to-face interviews with the participants. Finally, 1200 residents completed 1085 effective questionnaires. Data were analysed from a cross-sectional survey in 2019, which included 1085 residents in six cities/counties of Shandong province, China. The result showed that residents with high cancer health literacy were more likely to eat fruits and vegetables frequently, avoid eating moldy food and take exercise. Besides, they were more likely to engage in health education and have a higher willingness to pay for cancer screenings. Most residents in Shandong province have a basic level of cancer health literacy. Improving the cancer health literacy of the population can be an effective strategy to promote a healthier lifestyle, thereby reducing the incidence rates related to cancers.

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