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Chinese Journal of Nursing Education ›› 2024, Vol. 21 ›› Issue (10): 1275-1280.doi: 10.3761/j.issn.1672-9234.2024.10.020

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Research progress on help-seeking behaviour for cancer symptoms

WANG Yue(),AI Shanshan,NIU Pengli,XIAO Wenjun,XU Guojun()   

  • Received:2024-03-07 Online:2024-10-15 Published:2024-10-24

Abstract:

The prevention and treatment of cancer is a public health problem in China and even the world and help-seeking behaviour for cancer symptoms plays an important role in the early detection and diagnosis of cancer. In order to provide a reference for understanding the help-seeking behaviour and effective intervention strategies,this paper reviewed the concept and attributes,related theoretical models,specific process,influencing factors and intervention programs of help-seeking behaviour for cancer symptoms. The paper aims to provide reference for understanding the symptomatic help-seeking behavior of cancer,improving the early diagnosis rate of cancer and improving the quality of life.

Key words: Cancer, Review, Symptom help, Help-seeking behavior