Screening for Breast, Cervical and Prostate Cancers in Kazakhstan: Key Factors and Psychological Aspects.
Alfiya ShamsutdinovaBotagoz TurdaliyevaShynar TanabayevaAida OmarovaTimur SalievBaimakhan TanabayevChetana Prakash DeshmukhPublished in: Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP (2023)
The study's results revealed the reliability and applicability of the questionnaires on awareness of the screening procedure and assessment of subjective feelings. Knowledge of general information about the screening program differed depending on the type of screening. Participants in BC and CC screening were more likely to be aware of the screening program than participants in PC screening. An unpleasant circumstance associated with screening test is most often considered the very fact of having the test, especially for participants in BC and CC screening. The results of this study highlight the importance of providing an information campaign to raise awareness about screening tests. In addition, the results indicate the need to provide patients with full information about the screening process, and possible risks and benefits.