Reproductive System & Sexual Disorders: Current Research
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ISSN: 2161-038X
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ISSN: 2161-038X
+44 1300 500008
Gonca Karataş Baran
Turkey
Research Article
Colorectal Cancer Risk Associated with Reproductive Factors among Turkish Women
Author(s): Gonca Karataş Baran, Gül Pınar and Sevil ŞahinGonca Karataş Baran, Gül Pınar and Sevil Şahin
Purpose: Our aim was to investigate the association between the female reproductive factors and colorectal cancer risk (CRC).
Methods: This descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted with 196 women (50 years old and older) at Ankara Keçiören Training and Research Hospital (AKEAH), Maternity Polyclinic during June 16-July 30 2014 in Turkey. A Survey Form was used in data collection.
Results: Mean age of women who were included in the research scope was 57.2 ± 7.9. It was determined that 85.7% of women were not informed about CRC screening methods and 86.2% did not have CRC screening test. 83.6% of women were at low risk group for CRC, and approximately two out of five persons (16.4%) were in moderate risk group. We observed that presence of gynecological cancer; bowel disease, chronic dis.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2161-038X.1000174