Modeling of knowledge of risk factors and sings of cancer using latent class regression

Abstract

Introduction: Cancer is considered to be one of the preventable and manageable diseases. To design an intervention program aimed at prevention and management, data on the level of knowledge of the disease among the target population is required. The present study examines the level of awareness about the risk factors and signs of cancer based on a comprehensive study among the Tehran general population. It also presents the factors affecting the level of understanding of the disease among the sample.