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Knowledge towards Cervical and Breast Cancers among Industrial Workers: Results from a Multisite Study in Northern Vietnam

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  • Bach Xuan Tran

    (Institute for Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
    Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA)

  • Tracy Vo

    (Department of Sociomedical Sciences, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, NY 10027, USA)

  • Anh Kim Dang

    (Institute for Global Health Innovations, Duy Tan University, Da Nang 550000, Vietnam)

  • Quang Nhat Nguyen

    (Institute for Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
    Institute for Global Health Innovations, Duy Tan University, Da Nang 550000, Vietnam
    UnivLyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, 69100 Villeurbanne, France)

  • Cuong Tat Nguyen

    (Institute for Global Health Innovations, Duy Tan University, Da Nang 550000, Vietnam)

  • Chi Linh Hoang

    (Center of Excellence in Behavioral Medicine, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam)

  • Khanh Nam Do

    (Institute for Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam)

  • Carl A. Latkin

    (Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA)

  • Cyrus S. H. Ho

    (Department of Psychological Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore 119074, Singapore)

  • Roger C. M. Ho

    (Center of Excellence in Behavioral Medicine, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam
    Department of Psychological Medicine, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119228, Singapore
    Institute for Health Innovation and Technology (iHealthtech), National University of Singapore, Singapore 119077, Singapore)

Abstract

Breast and cervical cancer cases are rising among service and industrial women workers in Vietnam. We conducted a cross-sectional study among 287 workers in three factories in Hanoi and Bac Ninh from July to September 2018 to describe the knowledge of these cancers among industrial workers in Northern Vietnam using a structured questionnaire. Factors associated with knowledge of breast and cervical cancer were identified using generalized linear models (GLM). In our study, approximately one-third of participants believed breast cancer was caused by the lack of breastfeeding, exposure to pollution, and chemicals. Less than 50% knew about sexually transmitted infections that can cause cervical cancer or were aware of a vaccine for cervical cancer. Having one sexual partner within the last year was positively associated with having a higher score of knowledge for both diseases. Receiving a medical checkup within the last 12 months and seeking health information via the internet were related to greater breast cancer knowledge. Targeted education campaigns are needed to ensure proper knowledge and improve awareness of breast cancer and cervical cancer among industrial workers.

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  • Bach Xuan Tran & Tracy Vo & Anh Kim Dang & Quang Nhat Nguyen & Cuong Tat Nguyen & Chi Linh Hoang & Khanh Nam Do & Carl A. Latkin & Cyrus S. H. Ho & Roger C. M. Ho, 2019. "Knowledge towards Cervical and Breast Cancers among Industrial Workers: Results from a Multisite Study in Northern Vietnam," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 16(21), pages 1-12, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:16:y:2019:i:21:p:4301-:d:283862
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