Cancer-related false knowledge in relatives of cancer patients and the general public

Turhal N. S., Dane F., Ulus C., Sari S., Senturk N., Bingol D.

JOURNAL OF BUON, vol.15, no.2, pp.310-313, 2010 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 15 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2010
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF BUON
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.310-313
  • Marmara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: Although there are many myths about cancer in Turkey, there is no study evaluating Turkish public's knowledge about cancer The goals of our research were to: 1) measure the extent of knowledge of cancer among the Turkish public; 2) determine the differences in extent of cancer-related knowledge between participants who have relatives with cancer and those who do not; and 3) determine the sources of knowledge possessed.