Knowledge towards Cervical and Breast Cancers among Industrial Workers: Results from a Multisite Study in Northern Vietnam

Breast and cervical cancer cases are rising among service and industrial women workers in Vietnam. We conducted a cross-sectional study among 287 workers in three factories in Hanoi and Bac Ninh from July to September 2018 to describe the knowledge of these cancers among industrial workers in Northe...

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Main Authors: Bach Xuan Tran, Tracy Vo, Anh Kim Dang, Quang Nhat Nguyen, Cuong Tat Nguyen, Chi Linh Hoang, Khanh Nam Do, Carl A. Latkin, Cyrus S. H. Ho, Roger C. M. Ho
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-11-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/16/21/4301
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spelling doaj-e5167d78f9a84fcab8986ac5aeb2e57d2020-11-25T02:35:55ZengMDPI AGInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health1660-46012019-11-011621430110.3390/ijerph16214301ijerph16214301Knowledge towards Cervical and Breast Cancers among Industrial Workers: Results from a Multisite Study in Northern VietnamBach Xuan Tran0Tracy Vo1Anh Kim Dang2Quang Nhat Nguyen3Cuong Tat Nguyen4Chi Linh Hoang5Khanh Nam Do6Carl A. Latkin7Cyrus S. H. Ho8Roger C. M. Ho9Institute for Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi 100000, VietnamDepartment of Sociomedical Sciences, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, NY 10027, USAInstitute for Global Health Innovations, Duy Tan University, Da Nang 550000, VietnamInstitute for Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi 100000, VietnamInstitute for Global Health Innovations, Duy Tan University, Da Nang 550000, VietnamCenter of Excellence in Behavioral Medicine, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, VietnamInstitute for Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi 100000, VietnamBloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD 21205, USADepartment of Psychological Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore 119074, SingaporeCenter of Excellence in Behavioral Medicine, Nguyen Tat Thanh University, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, VietnamBreast and cervical cancer cases are rising among service and industrial women workers in Vietnam. We conducted a cross-sectional study among 287 workers in three factories in Hanoi and Bac Ninh from July to September 2018 to describe the knowledge of these cancers among industrial workers in Northern Vietnam using a structured questionnaire. Factors associated with knowledge of breast and cervical cancer were identified using generalized linear models (GLM). In our study, approximately one-third of participants believed breast cancer was caused by the lack of breastfeeding, exposure to pollution, and chemicals. Less than 50% knew about sexually transmitted infections that can cause cervical cancer or were aware of a vaccine for cervical cancer. Having one sexual partner within the last year was positively associated with having a higher score of knowledge for both diseases. Receiving a medical checkup within the last 12 months and seeking health information via the internet were related to greater breast cancer knowledge. Targeted education campaigns are needed to ensure proper knowledge and improve awareness of breast cancer and cervical cancer among industrial workers.https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/16/21/4301industrial workerfactory workercervical cancerbreast cancervietnamsexual healthwomen’s health
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author Bach Xuan Tran
Tracy Vo
Anh Kim Dang
Quang Nhat Nguyen
Cuong Tat Nguyen
Chi Linh Hoang
Khanh Nam Do
Carl A. Latkin
Cyrus S. H. Ho
Roger C. M. Ho
spellingShingle Bach Xuan Tran
Tracy Vo
Anh Kim Dang
Quang Nhat Nguyen
Cuong Tat Nguyen
Chi Linh Hoang
Khanh Nam Do
Carl A. Latkin
Cyrus S. H. Ho
Roger C. M. Ho
Knowledge towards Cervical and Breast Cancers among Industrial Workers: Results from a Multisite Study in Northern Vietnam
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
industrial worker
factory worker
cervical cancer
breast cancer
vietnam
sexual health
women’s health
author_facet Bach Xuan Tran
Tracy Vo
Anh Kim Dang
Quang Nhat Nguyen
Cuong Tat Nguyen
Chi Linh Hoang
Khanh Nam Do
Carl A. Latkin
Cyrus S. H. Ho
Roger C. M. Ho
author_sort Bach Xuan Tran
title Knowledge towards Cervical and Breast Cancers among Industrial Workers: Results from a Multisite Study in Northern Vietnam
title_short Knowledge towards Cervical and Breast Cancers among Industrial Workers: Results from a Multisite Study in Northern Vietnam
title_full Knowledge towards Cervical and Breast Cancers among Industrial Workers: Results from a Multisite Study in Northern Vietnam
title_fullStr Knowledge towards Cervical and Breast Cancers among Industrial Workers: Results from a Multisite Study in Northern Vietnam
title_full_unstemmed Knowledge towards Cervical and Breast Cancers among Industrial Workers: Results from a Multisite Study in Northern Vietnam
title_sort knowledge towards cervical and breast cancers among industrial workers: results from a multisite study in northern vietnam
publisher MDPI AG
series International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
issn 1660-4601
publishDate 2019-11-01
description Breast and cervical cancer cases are rising among service and industrial women workers in Vietnam. We conducted a cross-sectional study among 287 workers in three factories in Hanoi and Bac Ninh from July to September 2018 to describe the knowledge of these cancers among industrial workers in Northern Vietnam using a structured questionnaire. Factors associated with knowledge of breast and cervical cancer were identified using generalized linear models (GLM). In our study, approximately one-third of participants believed breast cancer was caused by the lack of breastfeeding, exposure to pollution, and chemicals. Less than 50% knew about sexually transmitted infections that can cause cervical cancer or were aware of a vaccine for cervical cancer. Having one sexual partner within the last year was positively associated with having a higher score of knowledge for both diseases. Receiving a medical checkup within the last 12 months and seeking health information via the internet were related to greater breast cancer knowledge. Targeted education campaigns are needed to ensure proper knowledge and improve awareness of breast cancer and cervical cancer among industrial workers.
topic industrial worker
factory worker
cervical cancer
breast cancer
vietnam
sexual health
women’s health
url https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/16/21/4301
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