Baumann, Eva and Koller, Michael and Wenz, Hans-Juergen and Wiltfang, Joerg and Hertrampf, Katrin (2023) Oral cancer awareness campaign in Northern Germany: successful steps to raise awareness for early detection. JOURNAL OF CANCER RESEARCH AND CLINICAL ONCOLOGY, 149 (11). pp. 8779-8789. ISSN 0171-5216, 1432-1335
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PurposeOral cancer is an underestimated health problem, and its existence and the relevant prevention measures are not sufficiently known by the general population. The project thus aimed to develop, implement and evaluate an oral cancer campaign in Northern Germany, and to increase problem awareness on various levels: draw public attention to the tumour by media coverage increase awareness of early detection opportunities for the target group, and raise awareness of carrying out early detection measures by the professional groups involved.MethodsFor each level, a campaign concept was developed and documented in terms of content and timing. The identified target group was elderly educationally disadvantaged male citizens >= 50 years. The evaluation concept for each level included pre-, post- and process evaluations.ResultsThe campaign was carried out from April 2012 to December 2014. The issue of awareness within the target group was significantly increased. Media coverage showed that regional media adopted the topic of oral cancer and placed it on their published agenda. Furthermore, the continuous involvement of the professional groups over the course of the campaign led to an increased awareness of oral cancer.ConclusionThe development of the campaign concept with a comprehensive evaluation showed that the target group was successfully reached. The campaign was adapted to the required target group and specific conditions, and was also designed to be context sensitive. It is, therefore, recommended that the development and implementation of an oral cancer campaign on a national level be discussed.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | MASS-MEDIA CAMPAIGNS; INFORMATION-SEEKING; PHARYNGEAL CANCER; POPULAR PRESS; MOUTH CANCER; PREVENTION; HEALTH; KNOWLEDGE; COVERAGE; INTERVENTION; Oral cancer; Socio-economic status; Cancer awareness campaign; Early detection |
| Subjects: | 600 Technology > 610 Medical sciences Medicine |
| Divisions: | Medicine > Zentren des Universitätsklinikums Regensburg > Zentrum für Klinische Studien |
| Depositing User: | Dr. Gernot Deinzer |
| Date Deposited: | 23 Mar 2024 13:18 |
| Last Modified: | 23 Mar 2024 13:18 |
| URI: | https://pred.uni-regensburg.de/id/eprint/60491 |
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