Cancer awareness and barriers to seeking help among the residents of Raipur City, Chhattissgarh, India

Abstract

Background Cancer is a leading public health problem worldwide and a growing problem in India. Factors contributing to the morbidity and mortality burden include lack of awareness regarding cancer risk factors and symptoms and barriers to seeking help. This study was conducted in selected areas of Raipur City, India to assess cancer awareness with regard to nine early warning signs selected for the project study, associated risk factors and barriers patients were likely to encounter in seeking help.

Keywords

• Awareness, Barriers to help-seeking behaviour, Cancer