AUTHOR=Moczeniat Gabriela , Jankowski Mateusz , Duda-Zalewska Aneta , Gujski Mariusz 

TITLE=Awareness of Genitourinary Cancers Risk Factors—A 2024 Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study in Poland

JOURNAL=International Journal of Public Health

VOLUME=Volume 69 - 2024

YEAR=2024

URL=https://www.ssph-journal.org/journals/international-journal-of-public-health/articles/10.3389/ijph.2024.1607264

DOI=10.3389/ijph.2024.1607264

ISSN=1661-8564

ABSTRACT=Objective: This study aimed to assess the awareness of genitourinary cancers risk factors among adults in Poland and to identify factors associated with public awareness of risk factors for genitourinary cancers.Methods: This cross-sectional survey was carried out between 1 and 4 March 2024 in a nationwide sample of 2165 adults in Poland. Quota sampling was used. Data were collected using computer assisted web interview (CAWI) method.Results: Regardless of the type of cancer (kidney, bladder, or prostate cancer), a family history of cancer was the most recognized risk factor indicated by over half of respondents. Over onethird were aware that chemical exposure increases the risk for bladder cancer (39.4%) or prostate cancer (34.2%). Smoking was recognized as a risk factor for kidney cancer by 40.6% of respondents. Female gender, having higher education, being occupationally active and the presence of chronic diseases were the most important factors (p<0.05) associated with a higher level of awareness of genitourinary cancers risk factors.This study revealed gaps in public awareness of genitourinary cancers risk factors among adults in Poland, especially lifestyle-related and workplace-related risk factors.