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Ahmadi S A, Momeni M, Danaei M. The Status of Behavioural Risk Factors for Stomach Cancer in Adults Referring to Health Centers in Kerman. sjsph 2025; 22 (3) :309-320
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1- MD. General Physician, Student Research Committee, Afzalipour Faculty of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
2- Ph.D. Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Neuroscience Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
3- Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Institute for Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran ,m.danaei@kmu.ac.ir
2- Ph.D. Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Neuroscience Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
3- Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Institute for Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran ,
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Background and Aim: Stomach cancer is of great importance in Iran due to its high incidence and mortality rates. This study aimed to evaluate the status of behavioral risk factors for stomach cancer among adults visiting healthcare centers in Kerman city in the year 2023.
Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 410 adults visiting comprehensive health centers in Kerman city using a quota sampling method. A questionnaire containing demographic information and a Gastric Cancer Behavioural Risk Assessment Inventory (GC-BRAI) was provided to the participants. Independent t-tests, one-way ANOVA, and Pearson correlation tests were used for analysis. A significance level of less than 0.05 was considered.
Results: The total score for behavioral risk factors for stomach cancer was 49.54. The mean total score decreased with increasing age (p=0.007) and increased with a higher body mass index (p=0.006). Men had a significantly higher mean score than women (p<0.001). The mean total score significantly differed based on occupation (p<0.001).
Conclusion: These findings emphasize the importance of addressing modifiable risk factors for stomach cancer, particularly in individuals identified as being at higher risk according to this study.
Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 410 adults visiting comprehensive health centers in Kerman city using a quota sampling method. A questionnaire containing demographic information and a Gastric Cancer Behavioural Risk Assessment Inventory (GC-BRAI) was provided to the participants. Independent t-tests, one-way ANOVA, and Pearson correlation tests were used for analysis. A significance level of less than 0.05 was considered.
Results: The total score for behavioral risk factors for stomach cancer was 49.54. The mean total score decreased with increasing age (p=0.007) and increased with a higher body mass index (p=0.006). Men had a significantly higher mean score than women (p<0.001). The mean total score significantly differed based on occupation (p<0.001).
Conclusion: These findings emphasize the importance of addressing modifiable risk factors for stomach cancer, particularly in individuals identified as being at higher risk according to this study.
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Received: 2025/04/9 | Accepted: 2025/03/30 | Published: 2025/03/30
Received: 2025/04/9 | Accepted: 2025/03/30 | Published: 2025/03/30
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