{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Awareness of Genitourinary Cancers Risk Factors-A 2024 Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study in Poland.
{Author}: Moczeniat G;Jankowski M;Duda-Zalewska A;Gujski M;
{Journal}: Int J Public Health
{Volume}: 69
{Issue}: 0
{Year}: 2024
{Factor}: 5.1
{DOI}: 10.3389/ijph.2024.1607264
{Abstract}: <B>UNASSIGNED: </B>This study aimed to assess the awareness of genitourinary cancers risk factors among adults in Poland and to identify factors associated with public awareness of risk factors for genitourinary cancers.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>This cross-sectional survey was carried out between 1 and 4 March 2024 in a nationwide sample of 2,165 adults in Poland. Quota sampling was used. Data were collected using computer-assisted web interview (CAWI) method.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>Regardless of the type of cancer (kidney, bladder, or prostate cancer), a family history of cancer was the most recognized risk factor indicated by over half of respondents. Over one-third were aware that chemical exposure increases the risk for bladder cancer (39.4%) or prostate cancer (34.2%). Smoking was recognized as a risk factor for kidney cancer by 40.6% of respondents. Female gender, having higher education, being occupationally active and the presence of chronic diseases were the most important factors (p < 0.05) associated with a higher level of awareness of genitourinary cancers risk factors.<BR><B>UNASSIGNED: </B>This study revealed gaps in public awareness of genitourinary cancers risk factors among adults in Poland, especially lifestyle-related and workplace-related risk factors.