萨摩亚人对癌症病因的看法：一项意识运动召回调查的结果。
Beliefs about cancer causation in Samoa: results from an awareness campaign recall survey.
机构信息
Samoa Cancer Society, Hospital Complex, Moto'otua, Apia, Samoa. Present address: Rural Clinical School, The University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Highway, Crawley, WA 6009, Australia
School of Medicine, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Qld 4222, Australia
出版信息
Rural Remote Health. 2021 Mar;21(1):6118. doi: 10.22605/RRH6118. Epub 2021 Mar 6.
INTRODUCTION
Cancer is a leading cause of death in Samoa. Cultural beliefs shape attitudes towards disease and disease prevention in Pacific countries, and are a barrier to engaging in cancer screening services.
METHODS
A survey of 205 Samoan adults conducted as part of the evaluation of the first cancer awareness campaign implemented in Samoa explored beliefs about cancer causation.
RESULTS
Lifestyle factors associated with a departure from fa'aSamoa (traditional lifestyle) were most commonly cited as causing cancer. Cancer was also attributed to pathogens and person-to-person transmission, and, to a lesser extent, cultural beliefs including supernatural agency (spirits, God).
CONCLUSION
Addressing misconceptions while integrating certain aspects of fa'aSamoa into cancer control strategies could support greater engagement in health promotion practices and screening initiatives.
引言
癌症是萨摩亚的主要死因。文化信仰影响着太平洋国家对疾病和疾病预防的态度，是参与癌症筛查服务的障碍。
方法
在萨摩亚首次开展癌症宣传活动的评估中，对 205 名萨摩亚成年人进行了一项调查，以了解他们对癌症病因的看法。
结果
与背离 fa'aSamoa（传统生活方式）相关的生活方式因素是导致癌症的最常见原因。癌症也归因于病原体和人与人之间的传播，在较小程度上还归因于包括超自然力量（灵魂、上帝）在内的文化信仰。
结论
在将 fa'aSamoa 的某些方面纳入癌症控制策略的同时，解决误解问题可以促进人们更多地参与健康促进实践和筛查计划。
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