Factors Related to the Decision Making for Colorectal Cancer Screening among Population at Cha-Am Municipality, Phetchaburi Province
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Decision Making, Colorectal Cancer ScreeningAbstract
This descriptive research aims to investigate the factors related to the decision-making for colorectal cancer screening among Population at Cha-Am Municipality, Phetchaburi Province. The sample consists of individuals aged between 50 and 70, 210 people. The research instrument is a questionnaire including personal factors, risk factors, knowledge, and awareness of health care, and screening behaviors for colorectal cancer. The content validity was verified by three experts, a content validity 0.93. Data analysis by means and percentages and examining the relationship between factors and screening behaviors using the Chi-square test.
The research findings indicate that statistically significant factors associated with the decision to undergo colorectal cancer screening include education level, average family income, smoking habits, alcohol consumption, dietary habits, consumption of processed food products, and knowledge about colorectal cancer. Therefore, it is advisable to conduct continuous knowledge promotion activities regarding colorectal cancer to enhance health awareness and disease prevention effectively. Moreover, increasing avenues for disseminating information through various channels should be considered. Campaigns promoting colorectal cancer screening should also be implemented.
Keywords: Decision Making, Colorectal Cancer Screening
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