Awareness of Colorectal Cancer and associated Factors among Adults in Bahir Dar City, Northwest, Ethiopia

Birara, Zinash Mersha; Beshah, Debrework Tesgera; Kelkil, Bethelhem Assefa

doi:10.31557/APJCP.2024.25.8.2695

Awareness of Colorectal Cancer and associated Factors among Adults in Bahir Dar City, Northwest, Ethiopia

Document Type : Research Articles

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¹ Department of Surgical, School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Science, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.

² Department of Medical, School of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Science, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.

10.31557/APJCP.2024.25.8.2695

Abstract

Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is characterized by abnormal cancerous division of cells in the colon or rectum. Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second most prevalent cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Therefore, this study aimed to assess awareness of colorectal cancer and its associated factors among adults in Bahir Dar City, Northwest Ethiopia, in 2023. Methods: A community-based, cross-sectional study was conducted in Bahir Dar City from April 17 to May 23, 2023. A total of 845 participants were selected using stratified multi-stage sampling. Interviewer administered questionnaire and validated cancer awareness Questionnaire were used to measure awareness of colorectal cancer in adults. Results: In this study, a total of 845 individuals were approached, and 839 participated, with a response rate of 99.2%. Out of 839 respondents, 314 (37.4%) of them had a high awareness of colorectal cancer. Being female (AOR (4.6) 95% CI (3.19-6.63), living in urban areas [AOR = 4.74; 95% CI (3.14-7.15)], educational level secondary school [AOR = 2.1 times; 95% CI (1.02-4.32)] and college and above [AOR =22.9; 95% CI (1.13-6.47)], and heard about colorectal cancer [AOR = 4.29; 95% CI (2.96-6.22)] had high awareness of colorectal cancer. Conclusion and recommendation: The current study revealed that awareness of colorectal cancer was low. Sex, residency, level of education, and hearing about CRC, were associated factors of the awareness of CRC. Therefore, community-based education should be promoted about awareness of colorectal cancer.

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