Research Article
Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Related to Preoperative Chemoradiotherapy in Rectal Cancer Patients
Table 2
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of rectal cancer pre-CRT.
| | Variables | (%) | Pre-CRT () | No Pre-CRT () |
| | Knowledge | | | | | Know that CRT is treatment of rectal cancer | 35 (31.5) | 20 (37.0) | 15 (26.3) | | Know the importance of CRT | 44 (39.6) | 22 (40.7) | 22 (38.6) | | Know that pre-CRT can reduce local recurrence rate | 76 (68.5) | 47 (87.0) | 28 (49.1) | | Know that pre-CRT can reduce the side effects | 76 (68.5) | 47 (87.0) | 28 (49.1) | | Know that pre-CRT can keep anal sphincter function | 76 (68.5) | 47 (87.0) | 28 (49.1) | | Do not think pre-CRT will delay surgery timing | 82 (73.9) | 41 (75.9) | 41 (71.9) | | Attitudes | | | | | Willing to go to a doctor | 103 (92.8) | 52 (96.3) | 51 (89.5) | | Do not worry about the side effects | 65 (58.6) | 31 (57.4) | 34 (59.6) | | Trust the doctor | 106 (95.5) | 50 (92.6) | 56 (98.2) | | Confidence in the treatment | 66 (59.5) | 37 (68.5) | 29 (50.9) | | Family’s support and encouragement | 97 (87.4) | 52 (96.3) | 45 (78.9) |
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