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Cancer Risk Perceptions in South Australia: A Descriptive Analysis of a Population Survey.
Nur Sofia Sapian1, Ryan Calabro1,2, Daniel Coro1,2
1College of Education, Psychology and Social Work, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia.
Summary
Public awareness of cancer risk factors like smoking and sun exposure is high, but gaps remain for alcohol and immunisation. Targeted education is needed to improve understanding and encourage healthy behaviours.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Cancer Epidemiology
- Health Behavior Research
Background:
- Cancer represents a significant health burden in Australia, with inconsistent engagement in known modifiable risk reduction behaviors.
- Understanding public perception of cancer risk is crucial for effective health promotion strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess perceived cancer risk for modifiable factors in a South Australian population.
- To analyze trends in these perceptions between 2018 and 2022.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the 2022 Population Health Survey Module System (n=3002).
- Employed a 5-point Likert scale to measure perceived cancer risk for various factors.
- Applied simple linear regressions to examine temporal changes in risk perceptions (2018-2022).
Main Results:
- High perceived risk for smoking and sun exposure; moderate for alcohol and lack of immunisation.
- Perceptions varied significantly by sociodemographic factors including age, gender, socioeconomic status, and cultural background.
- Observed slight decreases in perceived risk over time for immunisation, sun exposure, excess body fat, and smoking.
Conclusions:
- Identified critical awareness gaps, particularly for alcohol consumption and immunisation, necessitating targeted public health campaigns and education.
- Emphasized the need to address structural and systemic barriers alongside awareness initiatives to foster sustained behavior change.
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