Detection of Rotavirus and Enteric Adenovirus among children with Acute Gastroenteritis admitted to Benghazi Pediatric Hospital
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https://doi.org/10.54361/LJMR.16.2B.02Keywords:
rotaviruses, enteric adenoviruses, acute gastroenteritis, immunochromatographic test (ICT).Abstract
Background; Cancer is a major public health issue that affects people all over the world and regarded as one of the main causes of death.
Aims; the study aims to evaluate Libyans' knowledge about cancer etiology, risk factors, and environmental carcinogens.
Methods; this cross-sectional study was conducted among 328 Libyan participants aged 18 and above, from the first of January until the 27th of April 2021. Data was collected through online questionnaire which was validated through content validity and reliability tests.
Results; the majority of participants were female (77.1%) and 94.5% were either graduate or post-graduate. The participants who have a medical background had significantly higher knowledge scores for cancer etiology, risk factors, and environmental carcinogens.
Conclusions; Despite the fact that the Libyan public appears to be well-informed on cancer risk factors, implementing a comprehensive cancer-related information campaigns in schools, businesses, and society is highly suggested. Efforts should focus on cancer-related infections, which has been linked to an elevated cancer risk. More studies on the prevalence of carcinogenic exposure in society, both in terms of time and amounts, is needed.
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