Awareness survey on knowledge of microbial infectious causes of cancer in northern state of Sudan.

OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to assess the level of cancer awareness after delivering educational programs by assessing the awareness in regard to the role of microbial infectious agents in the etiology of some cancers. METHODOLOGY Data were collected during Cancer Awareness and Educational Programs which were conducted at various places such as schools, clubs, mosques and Government health centres. This survey included 200 participants. RESULTS Of the persons who responded to the question, whether some viruses, bacteria, parasites and fungi, can cause cancer, 111/134 (82.8%), 105/129 (81.4%), 102/124 (82.8%) and 95/122 (77.8%), respectively, answered yes. CONCLUSION The level of cancer awareness is low amongst Sudanese northern state inhabitants even after delivering an educational program.