Publications by authors named "Motaz Daraghmeh"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess lung cancer risk factor awareness among Palestinians and identify factors that contribute to good awareness levels.
- A total of 4817 participants completed the questionnaire, with a notable response rate of 93.1%, and participants were from various locations in Palestine.
- Results showed that while smoking-related factors were widely recognized, only 50% of participants demonstrated good awareness of lung cancer risk factors, influenced by age, education, income, and hospital visits.
Background: The majority of lung cancer (LC) cases are diagnosed at an advanced stage. Poor awareness of LC symptoms is a contributor to late diagnosis. This study aimed to assess the awareness of LC symptoms among Palestinians, and to examine the factors associated with displaying good awareness.
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