Findings from a nationwide study in Malaysia that used the ABC (#Awareness and #beliefs about #Cancer) questionnaire similar to the International Cancer Benchmarking Partnership #study are now #published@CPH_QUB@SEACOasia Big thanks to everyone involved!https://t.co/uDhh8V44Od
Interested in reading more about the design of the #becanceralert campaign? Our manuscript describing the step by step description of how we culturally adapted and developed the campaign for Malaysia got just published: https://t.co/QT6mKTxVdh
Today we shared early findings from the #becanceralert campaign at the Ministry of Health Malaysia. 👉Most people would see a doctor if they noticed #cancersymptoms but awareness of symptoms is still insufficient. #awareness campaigns are important!
A full report will follow soon
Practical suggestions from our #becanceralert expert panel.
👉collaborations with all stakeholders is crucial, including #media
👉too many different messages, we need to consider uniform messages
👉deliver #health messages in a more engaging manner.
@CPH_QUB#globalhealth
Bowel cancer is Australia’s second biggest cancer killer. When you receive the test don’t put it in the cupboard and forget about it. Delaying can easily become ignoring, forgetting and ultimately not doing - Anita Dessaix, Chair of @CancerCouncilOz's Public Health Committee