Martha Chadyiwa
RL Makgatho University of Johannesburg, South Africa
Publications
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Research Article
Knowledge, Perceptions, andAwareness of CRC Screening, Diagnoses, and Riskfactors Among Nurses working in Private Hospital a located in Sandton, South Africa
Author(s): Ramatsimele Lerato Makgatho*, Pheyiye Mapungwana and Martha Chadyiwa
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a significant public health concern on a global scale, and this includes South Africa. It ranks as the third most common form of cancer and the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, with 1,931,590 new cases and 935,173 fatalities reported in 2020 alone. Early detection through screening plays an indispensable role in mitigating mortality rates associated with CRC. The objective of this study is to evaluate the perceptions, knowledge base, and awareness regarding CRC screening protocols, diagnoses and risk factors among nurses employed at Private in Sandton, South Africa. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out on 200 nurses employed at Private Hospital A in Sandton, South Africa. The data pertaining to the nurses' perceptions, knowledge and awareness of CRC screening, diagnoses and risk factors were .. Read More»