Sweeney Shannon M, Hastrup Janice L, Hyland Andrew, Rivard Cheryl
Syracuse University, 430 Huntington Hall, Syracuse, NY, 13244-2340, USA.
University at Buffalo, Amherst, NY, USA.
J Cancer Educ. 2016 Jun;31(2):253-60. doi: 10.1007/s13187-015-0856-6.
The purpose of this study is to assess changes since the launch of the US Surgeon General's campaign in the public's beliefs about the role of genetics in the etiology of cancer, as well as changes in recording family health history. We conducted a survey of 480 Western New York adults, assessing: (1) experiences with cancer, (2) beliefs about cancer and genetics, and (3) practices of recording family health history. Most respondents were aware of the importance of family history. The sample also showed increased knowledge about cancer and genetics compared with a previous survey. However, only 7 % kept written records that included medical conditions, which was not different from a previous survey. Time constraints, apathy, and reluctance to find out negative health information were the most reported barriers. Results suggest a need for continued education of the public, with increased emphasis on written family health records.
本研究的目的是评估自美国卫生局局长发起运动以来，公众对癌症病因中基因作用的看法的变化，以及记录家族健康史方面的变化。我们对纽约西部的480名成年人进行了一项调查，评估：（1）癌症经历；（2）对癌症和基因的看法；（3）记录家族健康史的做法。大多数受访者意识到家族史的重要性。与之前的调查相比，该样本显示出对癌症和基因的了解有所增加。然而，只有7%的人保留了包含医疗状况的书面记录，这与之前的调查没有差异。时间限制、冷漠以及不愿了解负面健康信息是最常被提及的障碍。结果表明有必要继续对公众进行教育，同时更加重视书面的家族健康记录。
