Australian women's awareness of ovarian cancer symptoms, risk and protective factors, and estimates of own risk

摘要: To examine Australian women’s perceived risk of ovarian cancer, reasons for levels, and knowledge cancer symptoms at two timepoints (2003 2007). A computer-assisted telephone (CATI) survey 2,954 women with no history was conducted. Approximately 60% their similar to other age; 10% indicated an increased risk, 30% a lower risk. These figures were in 2003 2007. Logistic regression found that income, age, being born overseas, retired significantly associated (accounted only 7.5% the variance). Common higher included family ovarian/other cancers, increasing having had types or health problems. Reasons than average absence history, hysterectomy, regular Pap smears (indicating confusion between cervical cancer). There appeared be substantial understanding symptoms; this The observed misperceptions regarding factors suggest ongoing public education campaigns are needed improve awareness.