Intention to seek care for symptoms associated with gynecologic cancers, HealthStyles survey, 2008.

摘要: INTRODUCTION Women with ovarian cancer typically experience symptoms before diagnosis; such for other gynecologic cancers have not been systematically studied. We investigated which of prompt intention to seek care among women and whether demographic differences in exist. This study was undertaken, part, inform development the Centers Disease Control Prevention's campaign, Inside Knowledge: Get Facts About Gynecologic Cancer. METHODS analyzed 2008 HealthStyles dataset (n = 2,991 women), an annual, cross-sectional, national mail survey. calculated weighted percentages who indicated (defined as call or see a doctor) by characteristics level concern about developing cancer. evaluated independent predictors each symptom. RESULTS For most symptoms, more than 50% reported care. Greater clearly (eg, 91%, postmenopausal bleeding) 37%, feeling full after eating small amount). adjustment, black women, greater were likely their counterparts intend CONCLUSION Intention differed race, menopausal status, These findings will help messages educate array nongynecologic symptoms.