Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine public health workers' cancer screening knowledge levels and affecting factors. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out with healthcare workers working in the Public Health Services Presidency (PHSP), Community Health Centre (CHC), and Healthy Life Centre (HLC) units in May 2024.
A Personal Data Form and Cancer Screening Knowledge Scale (CSKS) were applied. Results: Of the healthcare workers, 203 participated in the study (participation rate 84%). The mean age was 39.8±8.9 years. Of the participants, 72.4% (n=147) did not exercise regularly, 54.7% (n=111) had healthy eating habits, 34.5% (n=70) had previously been screened for cancer, and 83.3% (n=169) had recommended cancer screening to others/the community.
The mean score on the CSKS was 18.2±3.1, and most (n = 149, 73.4%) had a high-level cancer screening knowledge. The mean score on the CSKS was higher in women (p