Publications by authors named "Abdul Rahman Ramdzan"
Genetic Testing for Cancer Risk: Is the Community Willing to Pay for It?
Int J Environ Res Public Health
August 2021
With the increasing number of cancer cases worldwide, genetic testing for familiar cancers seems inevitable, yet little is known on population interest and the monetary value for cancer genetic risk information. The current study aimed to determine the willingness to undergo and pay for cancer genetic testing among the Malaysian population. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to cancer patients and their family members in the oncology and daycare units in several government hospitals.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCost-Effectiveness of Colorectal Cancer Genetic Testing.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
August 2021
Colorectal cancer (CRC) remains the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Approximately 3-5% of CRCs are associated with hereditary cancer syndromes. Individuals who harbor germline mutations are at an increased risk of developing early onset CRC, as well as extracolonic tumors.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFColorectal cancer (CRC) is a major public health threat. Therefore, CRC screening uptake has been a focus with the established precancerous lesion and the strong association of early detection with staging and survival of the disease. However, CRC screening is relatively low in many countries.
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- - The study investigates university students’ knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding COVID-19 during its early pandemic phase, highlighting factors that influence their readiness to adopt preventive behaviors.
- - Data was collected through an online questionnaire with a 92.9% response rate, revealing that knowledge scores were generally low while practice scores were relatively high among certain groups, like those studying in medical fields or attending COVID-19 education sessions.
- - Findings show a need for improved health education to elevate students’ knowledge and attitudes towards COVID-19 prevention, even though many are already exhibiting positive preventive behaviors.
Article Synopsis
- - Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths globally, and early detection is crucial for improving survival rates, prompting the search for non-invasive screening methods like fecal occult blood testing (FOBT) and genetic testing.
- - A systematic review analyzed data from eleven studies, revealing that genetic testing has higher sensitivity (71%) and specificity (95%) compared to FOBT, which has lower sensitivity (31%) and slightly lower specificity (87%).
- - The results suggest that FOBT is suitable for general population screening, while genetic testing should be reserved for individuals at moderate to high risk for CRC.