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Lung Cancer Awareness Among Adults in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: A Cross-Sectional Study Using the Lung Cancer Awareness

Samah Saad Salem^1,2,3,4, Raghib Abu-Saris^3,4,5, Moudi Albargawi^2,3,4

¹Medical-Surgical Nursing Department Faculty of Nursing, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt, cu.edu.eg.

Nursing Research and Practice

|July 10, 2026

Summary

Public awareness of lung cancer symptoms and risk factors is low in Saudi adults, with low confidence in recognizing symptoms. Targeted health education is crucial for early detection and reducing mortality.

Keywords:

Saudi Arabia awareness cross-sectional study lung cancer nursing risk factors

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Area of Science:

Oncology
Public Health
Health Education

Background:

Lung cancer is a major cause of cancer mortality globally and in Saudi Arabia.
Public awareness of lung cancer symptoms and risk factors is vital for early detection and improved patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess awareness of lung cancer symptoms, risk factors, and confidence in symptom recognition among Saudi adults in Riyadh.
Utilized the Lung Cancer Awareness Measure (CAM) for assessment.

Main Methods:

A cross-sectional study involved 400 Saudi adults in Riyadh.
Employed an Arabic-translated and validated Lung CAM questionnaire.
Data analyzed using descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, and multivariable logistic regression.

Main Results:

36.3% had high awareness of lung cancer symptoms; 25.5% had high awareness of risk factors.
Smoking (79.3%) and secondhand smoke (74.0%) were the most recognized risk factors.
Only 5% reported high confidence in noticing cancer symptoms; 42.8% had fair confidence.

Conclusions:

Despite recognition of smoking as a risk factor, overall awareness and symptom recognition confidence are low.
Higher knowledge of symptoms correlated with risk factor awareness, occupation, and personal experience with cancer.
Targeted health education is needed to improve early detection and reduce lung cancer morbidity and mortality.