Public attitudes about lung cancer: stigma, support, and predictors of support

摘要: INTRODUCTION Lung cancer is the leading cause of death, yet public engagement with efforts against lung low. Public a critical to combat it, reasons for low support have not been systematically characterized. METHODS We conducted telephone survey 1,071 people determine levels and attitudes that might potentially drive engagement. These were then analyzed by univariate multivariate analysis. RESULTS Eight percent participants involved organization 12% chose it among cancers receive more support. Most felt was principally caused external factors, could be cured if caught early, patients at least partly blame their illness. In analysis, who supportive in some way likely employed, live suburbia, unsure cancer. Potential supporters female, younger, higher income, believe genetics primary cancer, can when early. Participants frequently noted they supported particular because knowing someone affected CONCLUSION As movement attempts grow increase its impact, most successful recruitment will targeted these groups.