Vol. 2001 No. 1 (2001)

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Urban Youth Adoption Rates in Cancer Screening and Early Diagnosis Technologies in Lagos, Nigeria: A Study

Nnamdi Iwuanyanu, Department of Public Health, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife Femi Odufuwa, Department of Clinical Research, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife Obinna Ekwesika, Department of Surgery, University of Maiduguri Chukwuka Anakechi, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18726191
Published: January 10, 2001

Abstract

Urban youth in Lagos, Nigeria face unique challenges related to cancer screening and early diagnosis due to socioeconomic disparities and healthcare access. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including a structured questionnaire survey (n=300) supplemented by focus group discussions to explore perceptions and barriers. Urban youth in Lagos showed a moderate adoption rate of cancer screening technologies (45%) with significant variation among socio-economic groups. Factors such as perceived benefits and affordability significantly influenced their decisions. The study underscores the need for targeted interventions addressing awareness, affordability, and social determinants to enhance early diagnosis rates. Develop public health campaigns tailored to urban youth and integrate technology solutions with community-based programmes to improve access and efficacy of screening technologies. Cancer Screening, Early Diagnosis, Urban Youth, Lagos, Nigeria

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Nnamdi Iwuanyanu, Femi Odufuwa, Obinna Ekwesika, Chukwuka Anakechi (2001). Urban Youth Adoption Rates in Cancer Screening and Early Diagnosis Technologies in Lagos, Nigeria: A Study. African Rehabilitation Medicine, Vol. 2001 No. 1 (2001). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18726191

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Sub-SaharanUrbanizationEpidemiologyPublicHealthInterventionsQualitativeResearchQuantitativeMethodsSocioeconomicStatus

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