Public Attitudes toward Development of National Program for Cancer Survivorship.
- Author:
Yeon Min BAE
1
;
Young Ae KIM
;
Sung Hoo HONG
;
Ja Hyun KOO
;
Young Ho YUN
Author Information
1. Cancer Management Branch, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Korea. lawyun@snu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Attitude to health;
Neoplasms;
Survivors;
National health program
- MeSH:
Adult;
Attitude to Health;
Surveys and Questionnaires;
Disabled Persons;
Humans;
Insurance Coverage;
Korea;
National Health Programs;
Odds Ratio;
Survival Rate;
Survivors;
Telephone
- From:Korean Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care
2011;14(4):218-226
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: This study aimed to explore the public attitude toward the development of national health program for cancer survivorship. Based on the results of this survey suggest the necessity of national health program for cancer survivorship. METHODS: We surveyed 1,015 adults who were over 20 years of age from the sixteen cities and local districts of Korea. We conducted a telephone survey with a structured questionnaire on the post-treatment care at the nation and on the permission as the handicapped for cancer. RESULTS: Fifty-six percent of respondents answered that post-treatment program at the national level is very necessary and twenty-seven percent replied that it is necessary. Respondents emphasized 'Expanding insurance coverage for post-treatment care' (29.8%) and 'Systematic education and rehabilitation programs after treatment' (25.6%). This study found that a lower educational level [adjusted odds ratio (aOR)=1.36; 95% confidence interval (CI)=1.04~1.77], earning under 300 per month [aOR=1.36; 95% CI=1.04~1.77], being married (60.2%) [aOR=1.79; 95% CI=1.34~2.37] and thought higher level of cancer treatment in Korea than the advanced (64.4%) [aOR=1.56; 95% CI=1.15~2.12] influenced the positive attitude toward a national health program. Sixty-eight percent of respondents answered 'Strongly agree' or 'agree' to permission for cancer survivors as the handicapped. People who have been married (72.4%) [aOR=1.89; 95% CI=1.41~2.53] and who have had a lower educational level [aOR=1.35; 95% CI=1.03~1.78] responded that they agree more to permission for cancer survivors as the handicapped. CONCLUSION: This study shows the positive public attitude of the public toward the national health program for the cancer survivors.
