Authors :
Flor Ivett Reyes Guillén; Angélica María Urquizo Alcívar
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 4 - April
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Abstract :
- This document presents the results of a study
that aimed to identify perceptions about cancer in people
from the Tsotsil, Tseltal population in Chiapas, Mexico,
and the Kichwa population in Chimborazo, Ecuador.
The information was obtained through a survey applied
to a random sample with finiteness in its size marked by
the time of application of the questionnaire, 30 days.
Among the main results it is found that a) perceptions
about cancer are associated with death in 45% of cases;
b) 5% have participated at least once in the care of
relatives or close people who suffered from cancer; c) the
people surveyed have had at least one family member
(10%), friend or acquaintance with cancer (18%).
Cancer is a complex phenomenon that motivates various
studies from different approaches and disciplines. This
research provides knowledge about the perceptions of
the population in contexts of cultural diversity, which is
important to support the search for ways to promote
early diagnosis and treatment. Within the perceptions
about cancer, the association with death, fear and loss in
the study population are present.
Keywords :
Perceptions, cancer, Tsotsil, Tseltal and Kichwa population
- This document presents the results of a study
that aimed to identify perceptions about cancer in people
from the Tsotsil, Tseltal population in Chiapas, Mexico,
and the Kichwa population in Chimborazo, Ecuador.
The information was obtained through a survey applied
to a random sample with finiteness in its size marked by
the time of application of the questionnaire, 30 days.
Among the main results it is found that a) perceptions
about cancer are associated with death in 45% of cases;
b) 5% have participated at least once in the care of
relatives or close people who suffered from cancer; c) the
people surveyed have had at least one family member
(10%), friend or acquaintance with cancer (18%).
Cancer is a complex phenomenon that motivates various
studies from different approaches and disciplines. This
research provides knowledge about the perceptions of
the population in contexts of cultural diversity, which is
important to support the search for ways to promote
early diagnosis and treatment. Within the perceptions
about cancer, the association with death, fear and loss in
the study population are present.
Keywords :
Perceptions, cancer, Tsotsil, Tseltal and Kichwa population
