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A Prospective Questionnaire-Based Study Evaluating Genetic Literacy and Impact of Brief Educational Intervention Among Breast Cancer Patients in a Low- to Middle-Income Country.
Mishra, Ashutosh; Deo, S V S; Kumar, Navin; Bansal, Babul; Gogia, Ajay; Pramanik, Raja; Batra, Atul; Sharma, D N; Mathur, Sandeep; Pathak, Mona.
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  • Mishra A; Department of Surgical Oncology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
  • Deo SVS; Department of Surgical Oncology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India. svsdeo@yahoo.co.in.
  • Kumar N; Department of Surgical Oncology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
  • Bansal B; Department of Surgical Oncology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
  • Gogia A; Department of Medical Oncology, IRCH, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
  • Pramanik R; Department of Medical Oncology, IRCH, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
  • Batra A; Department of Medical Oncology, IRCH, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
  • Sharma DN; Department of Radiation Oncology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
  • Mathur S; Department of Pathology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
  • Pathak M; Department of Biostatistics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
Ann Surg Oncol ; 31(9): 5911-5918, 2024 Sep.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38862836
ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION:

A significant proportion of breast cancer cases are hereditary and are potentially preventable. However, adoption of the preventive measures remains a significant challenge, particularly because of to lack of knowledge and awareness in low- to middle-income countries.

METHODS:

This prospective study conducted at a high-volume tertiary care cancer center in North India to assess the knowledge, awareness, and attitudes of female breast cancer patients and impact of a brief educational intervention. The study involved three phases pre-interventional assessment, educational intervention, and post-interventional assessment utilizing a structured questionnaire.

RESULTS:

The study involved 300 newly diagnosed breast cancer patients; 16.7% were familial. At the outset, 87.0% patients had low knowledge of risk factors, 90.3% about screening, and 32.7% about treatment. Awareness levels were low 13.7% aware of familial risk and 2.7% of breast cancer genes. Affordability of genetic testing was low (15.2%), and interest in testing for self and family members was limited (32.0% and 26.3%). Following educational intervention, a significant positive percentage change was noticed in knowledge (risk factors 12.8%, screening 36.2%, treatment 82%), awareness (familial risk 66.7%, BRCA gene 12.3%), and attitude (testing for self 17.8%, family 19.5%).

CONCLUSIONS:

This study highlights the significant knowledge gaps among breast cancer patients regarding genetics. The educational intervention led to notable improvements in knowledge, awareness, and attitudes, underscoring the importance of tailored patient education in breast cancer care.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Neoplasias de la Mama / Pruebas Genéticas / Conocimientos, Actitudes y Práctica en Salud / Educación del Paciente como Asunto / Alfabetización en Salud Límite: Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Middle aged País/Región como asunto: Asia Idioma: En Revista: Ann Surg Oncol Asunto de la revista: NEOPLASIAS Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: India Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Neoplasias de la Mama / Pruebas Genéticas / Conocimientos, Actitudes y Práctica en Salud / Educación del Paciente como Asunto / Alfabetización en Salud Límite: Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Middle aged País/Región como asunto: Asia Idioma: En Revista: Ann Surg Oncol Asunto de la revista: NEOPLASIAS Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: India Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos