List of Publications by Department for the Academic Year Lymphoma: Exploring Awareness in Lebanon
Abstract
ABSTRACT: In 2012, there were 14.1 million cancer cases around the world of which 385,700 estimated new cases were attributed to non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). However, 81,080 new cases of lymphoma were reported in United States (US) among both sexes in 2016. In Lebanon, Lymphoma represents the fifth most frequent cancer, nonetheless, little is known regarding its epidemiological attributes. This study aims to determine the current knowledge of the Lebanese people living in Lebanon about Lymphoma. About 400 participants were approached in public places, universities, entrances of the hospitals or places of work in different regions in Lebanon. A survey including questions about lymph nodes, cancer and lymphoma as well as demographic characteristics was given to all eligible participants. The data was collected and analyzed using SPSS system. A p-value of 0.05 was considered significant. The majority of participants (93.5%) were able to identify breast cancer when asked about types of cancer they knew while less than half of (30.67%) identified lymphoma. Enlargement of lymph nodes was the most common recognized symptom (93.4%) whereas family history of lymphoma was the most frequently identified risk factor (76.42%). Among those who claim to know about lymphoma (30%), true in-depth knowledge about lymphoma was still lacking. The results of this independently conducted survey reveal the lack of awareness of lymphoma among the Lebanese population and highlight the need for campaigns for raising awareness.
Author(s)
Nariman Mohamad Salem
Coauthor(s)
Lena Abou Merhi, Ghiwa Adra, Rayan Ayoub, Nour El-Akkash, Sara Chaar, Adib Awad
Journal/Conference Information
BAU Journal of Health and Well-Being,DOI: 0, ISSN: 2617-1635, Volume: 1, Issue: 2, Pages Range: 41-51,