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Awareness and associated factors of venous thromboembolism in breast cancer surgical patients: a cross-sectional study.
- Source :
- BMC Cancer; 5/21/2024, Vol. 24 Issue 1, p1-8, 8p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Background: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a major complication of breast cancer surgical patients. Assessing VTE awareness enables medical staff to tailor educational programs that improve patient self-management and reduce VTE risk. Therefore, this study aimed to assess VTE awareness among breast cancer surgical patients and identify factors influencing their awareness level. Methods: A multicenter cross-sectional study was conducted on breast cancer patients scheduled for surgery from May 2023 to November 2023. Data were collected using a general information form and a validated self-assessment questionnaire on VTE awareness for breast cancer surgical patients. Univariate analysis and multiple linear regression analysis were used to analyze the data. Results: Of 1969 patients included, the term awareness rates for deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism were 42.5% and 26.1%, respectively. Information about VTE was primarily obtained from doctors (30.4%), nurses (24.0%), and social media (23.3%). The overall average VTE awareness score was 1.55 ± 0.53, with the dimension of VTE preventive measures scoring highest, and VTE clinical symptoms/signs scoring lowest. Multivariate analysis identified education level, personal VTE history, chemotherapy and surgical history, and the hospital's regional location as significant factors associated with VTE awareness level (p < 0.05). Conclusion: This study highlights a critical need for improved VTE awareness among breast cancer surgical patients, particularly regarding clinical symptoms/signs. Health education programs are recommended especially tailored for patients with lower education levels, no history of VTE, or without prior surgery or chemotherapy, to improve their understanding of VTE. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- THROMBOEMBOLISM
BREAST cancer
CANCER patients
VENOUS thrombosis
MEDICAL personnel
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 14712407
- Volume :
- 24
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- BMC Cancer
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 177392813
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-024-12231-8