• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권1호
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• pp.335-341
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• 2014

Cancer is a menace fast gaining momentum in Nigeria and other developing countries. It is an expensive disease requiring a major financial and human resources for prevention, diagnosis and treatment. With no national policy on cancer control in the conntry, incidence (111.7/100,000 population) and mortality (86.6/100,000) rates in Nigeria are spiraling beyond control. This literature search study was primarily aimed at providing recommendations on cost-effective strategies for development interventions to promote self-management for cancer survivors in Nigeria with a goal to improve quality of life and overall survival.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제17권1호
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• pp.45-50
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• 2016

Background: The tobacco epidemic is a heralding health menace, particularly among college students. Tobacco usage among young can have an especially devastating effect as they can be exposed for longer periods. Data to estimate the prevalence of tobacco use in young adults will be a valuable addition to the existing resources. Materials and Methods: An analytical cross-sectional study was therefore carried out in Mangalore city using a pre-tested, self-administered questionnaire adapted from the Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) with a representative sample of 720 students aged 18-20 years selected from degree colleges by multi-stage random sampling. Results: Prevalence of 'ever users' and 'current users' of smoking were 20.4% and 11.4%, respectively. The mean age at initiation of cigarette smoking was 16 years and the majority (31 %) smoked in public places. Interestingly, 84% of them knew about the harmful effects of cigarette smoking. About one half of smokers had some or most of their friends smoking. Multivariate analysis revealed gender (OR=8.585: CI-3.26-22.5), pocket money (OR=4.165; CI=1.76-9.82) and peer's smoking habit (OR= 5.15; CI-2.21-11.9) have higher odds as correlates of tobacco usage among college students. Conclusions: It is of prime importance to highlight the role of prevention of smoking initiation rather than subsequently trying to stop the habit. Comprehensive interventions embracing family, friends and social milieu are needed to reduce tobacco use among students in India.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제15권19호
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• pp.8115-8119
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• 2014

Background: Breast cancer continues to be the most common type of cancer afflicting many women worldwide. Presently, educational campaigns and research target only women as if men have no role in the management of this disease. The study examined the willingness of male partners to assist in early female breast cancer detection as well as their awareness and knowledge levels. Materials and Methods: Using a semi-structured questionnaire, data was collected from 500 public servants within the Tamale Metropolis and analyzed in SPSS. Results: The level of awareness of breast cancer was very high (98.8%) but there was a low level of knowledge of breast cancer among the male population. Marital status and religion had no effect on attitude, but increasing educational status significantly increased knowledge and positive attitude towards breast cancer examination (${\chi}^2$=4.255, p=0.0391). The majority (92.0%) agreed that men can assist in early breast cancer detection and 96.2% were willing to be provided with breast examination skills. Conclusions: Although level of awareness on female breast cancers among the men was high, they generally lack knowledge of the disease. Majority of male partners want to assist in early breast cancer detection if provided with the necessary skills.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제13권6호
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• pp.2611-2617
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• 2012

Introduction: To curb the ever growing menace of tobacco and its ill effects, it is essential to prevent its usage. Dental professionals' contributions can be invaluable in this venture. Objectives: To assess Indian dental graduates' knowledge, attitude and practices towards tobacco cessation; perceived effectiveness in pursuing tobacco cessation activities; perception of factors that interfere in tobacco cessation as barriers; and willingness to participate in tobacco cessation. Further, to determine associations among the aforementioned variables. Methodology: All house surgeons in Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal University, Mangalore were included in the study. A structured, pre-tested and self-administered questionnaire was employed to assess participants' knowledge, attitude, behavior, perceived effectiveness, perceived barriers and willingness to participate in tobacco cessation. Information regarding respondents' age, gender and residence was collected. Results: A total of 100 out of 103 respondents participated in the study. Mean knowledge, attitude, behavior, perceived effectiveness, perceived barrier scores were $17.6{\pm}2.53$ (73.2%), $72.1{\pm}6.59$ (90.2%), $28.3{\pm}5.12$ (67.4%), $13.3{\pm}5.36$ (53.16%) and $35.0{\pm}3.79$ (89.8%) respectively. Overall, 97% respondents were willing to participate in tobacco cessation activities. Correlation analysis revealed that knowledge was associated with attitude (r=0.36, p=0.00) and perceived barriers (r=0.34, p=0.00) and behavior was associated with perceived barriers (r=0.22, p=0.03). Conclusions: Respondents reported high knowledge and attitude scores, along with high perceived barriers scores and willingness to participate in tobacco cessation activities. Present study highlights the need for a more meaningful involvement of dental professionals in tobacco cessation and has policy implications for curriculum changes regarding the same.

• 한국산림과학회지
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• 제55권1호
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• pp.37-46
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• 1982

대기오염중(大氣汚染中)에서도 임목(林木)에 가장 막대(莫大)한 피해(被害)를 주는 아류산(亞硫酸)gas($SO_2$)가 조경수목(造景樹木)에 미치는 피해(被害)와 대표적(代表的)인 몇가지 수종(樹種)에 있어서 이들간(間)에 내연성(耐煙性)의 차이(差異)를 알아 내어 조경수목(造景樹木)에 의(依)한 한국공업단지내(韓國工業團地內)의 공해방지(公害防止)를 위(爲)한 대책(對策)을 강구(强求)하고자 $Na_2SO_3+H_2SO_4{\rightarrow}Na_2SO_4+H_2O+SO_2{\uparrow}$의 반응식(反應式)을 응용(應用)하여 조사관찰(調査觀察)하였던바 다음과 같은 결과(結果)를 얻었다. 1) 한국(韓國)의 공업단지중(工業團地中) 과반수이상(過半數以上)의 공장(工場)을 점유(占有)하고 있는 특(特)히 남부지역(南部地域)을 중심(中心)으로 울산시(蔚山市)와 창원시(昌原市) 그리고 포항시(浦項市)의 조경(造景) 및 가로수(街路樹)는 모두 51종(種) 161,699본(本)이었으며 그중(中)에서도 가장 다수(多數)를 점(占)하고 있는 수종(樹種)은 현사시나무, 회양목, 개나리, 향나무, 소나무등(等)의 5종(種)이었다. 2) 각수종(各樹種)에 있어서 $SO_2$의 농도(濃度)와 피해율(被害率)과의 관계(關係)를 조사(調査)해 보면 비교적(比較的) 저농도(低濃度)의 경우에는 급격(急激)히 세포(細胞)의 파괴량(破壞量)이 많아지지 않으며 농도(濃度)가 증가(增加)함에 따라 직선적(直線的)으로 피해율(被害率)이 증가(增加)하였다. 3) 농도별(濃度別) 피해도(被害度)에 대(對)한 차이(差異)는 5종(種)의 수목중(樹木中)에서 회양목이 제일강(第一强)하였고 그 다음이 현사시나무, 개나리, 향나무, 소나무의 순위(順位)로서 소나무가 제일약(第一弱)하였다. 4) 차후(次後)로 공업단지(工業團地)의 조경(造景) 및 가로수목(街路樹木)은 침엽수(針葉樹)보다는 활엽수(闊葉樹)로서 상록다육엽(常綠多肉葉)이면서 맹아력(萌芽力)과 내화력(耐火力)이 강(强)한 수종(樹種)으로 점차(漸次) 개식(改植)할 필요(必要)가 있다. 5) 공단도시(工團都市)의 도시림조성면적(都市林造成面積)은 1인당(人當) $50m^2$정도(程度)는 필요(必要)하며 공장지대(工場地帶)와 주택지대간(住宅地帶間)에는 100m폭(幅) 정도(程度)의 녹지지대(綠地地帶)를 조성(造成)할 필요(必要)가 있다.