Beliefs about cancer causation in Samoa: results from an awareness campaign recall survey

• Main Authors: Beatriz Cuesta-Briand (Author), Ernesta Sofija (Author), Shelley Burich (Author), Neil Harris (Author)
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• 出版: James Cook University, 2021-03-01T00:00:00Z.
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Introduction: Cancer is a leading cause of death in Samoa. Cultural beliefs shape attitudes towards disease and disease prevention in Pacific countries, and are a barrier to engaging in cancer screening services. Methods: A survey of 205 Samoan adults conducted as part of the evaluation of the first...