Abstract
What is the level of knowledge and awareness of common cancers? What are the prevalent attitudes and behaviours relating to common cancers? To assess knowledge, attitudes and behaviours regarding common cancers amongst urban slum dwellers in New Delhi. Field-based cross-sectional survey of an urban slum cluster. Slum clusters along Pankha Road, West New Delhi. Slum dwellers of selected slums. Independent variables were sociodemographic factors. Dependent variables were knowledge, attitudes and behaviours regarding preventive and curative aspects of common cancers. Proportions, confidence intervals, tests of significance and multiple logistic regression. Only 13% (10.6-15.7%) of the study participants were aware of Pap smears, and only 2% (1.1-3.3%) were able to identify all the common signs of cancer. However, 87% (84.4-89.5%) of the study participants knew that tobacco is a risk factor for cancer. Overall, 51% (47.2-54.7%) had some knowledge pertaining to cancer. A focused, concerted and effective information, education and communication drive is urgently needed for all aspects of common cancers in India.
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