Publications by authors named "Dina Toleutayeva"
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a major contributor to global cancer cases and deaths, making it a significant public health concern. As the number of CRC survivors continues to rise, understanding the impact of CRC and its treatment on their quality of life (QoL) has become increasingly important. The determinants of QoL in CRC patients are multifaceted and include physical health, physical fitness, physical activity, healthy eating, psychological health, social support, the availability of high-quality medical care, and QoL at the end of life.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The problem of quality of life (QOL) of patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) is particularly relevant due to the dynamics of CRC incidence growth. This study aims to assess QOL of patients with CRC in the Republic of Kazakhstan in order to give an idea about the impact of burden on QOL of patients.
Methods: A total of 319 patients diagnosed with CRC participated in this one-stage cross-sectional study.
Article Synopsis
- This study aimed to assess awareness and obstacles related to colorectal cancer (CRC) screening among the population of Kazakhstan, highlighting the importance of knowledge about CRC.
- Conducted from 2020 to 2021 with 486 respondents, the survey revealed significant gaps in understanding, such as 50% unaware that CRC can occur without symptoms and 73% recognizing the benefits of screening.
- Main barriers to screening included fears of diagnosis and unfavorable results (over 60% of participants), along with a general lack of knowledge about CRC, indicating a need for better education and outreach.