| dc.description.abstract | Background: Liver Cancer is the fourth highest cancer in Indonesia. According to WHO, 21,392 people in Indonesia suffer from Liver cancer and 20,920 people died from it. Hepatitis B(HBV), Hepatitis C(HCV), followed by unhealthy lifestyles are the risk factors of Primary Liver Cancer. Adopting a good and healthy lifestyle can reduce the risk and anticipate the increasing case of Primary Liver Cancer. However, research related to these topic is yet to be found in Indonesia. Furthermore, previous research shows Chinese ethnicity has an increasing case of Primary Liver Cancer along with the drinking culture. Method: The method used in this research is cross-sectional by distributing validated questionnaire in person. This research started in June 2023 and ended in August 2023 Aim: To understand the knowledge and behaviour of Medan citizens with Chinese ethnicity regarding Primary Liver Cancer. Result and Discussion: Result of this research shows the lack of understanding in Primary Liver Cancer and sufficient behaviour in preventing Primary Liver Cancer. There are little research related to this topic in Indonesia. Therefore, the result of this research can illustrates the knowledge and behaviour of Medan citizens with Chinese ethnicity concerning Primary Liver Cancer. Nevertheless, there are limitations in this research such as no measurement to show the exact amount of alcohol consumed, no concrete evidence that can prove the family history of HCC. Conclusion: Based on the result, education about Primary Liver Cancer is needed. It can be done through seminar, webinar, community service and so forth. | en_US |
