Awareness of Lung Cancer Among the Lebanese General Population: a Cross-Sectional Study

Background. Lung cancer is a significant contributor to mortal- norates, educational level, and occupation significantly affected ity worldwide. The aim of this study was to assess the level of lung warning sign-scores. Post-hoc analysis revealed that people cancer awareness among the Lebanese general population. residing in Bekaa scored lower warning sign recognition scales Methods. An ^{online-based questionnaire} was completed ^{by 410} compared with participants residing in Beirut, Mount Lebanon, participants all over Lebanon. A validated Lung Cancer Aware- _{and North. Postgraduates and medical field workers} showed ^{ness Measurement tool was used. Multivariate analysis using} higher symptom recognition, with the latter scoring higher recall Generalized Linear model ^{and post-hoc} analysis were ^performed scales as well. Smoking was the most recalled and recognized risk after assessing validity and reliability of the scale. ^Results. risk, _poorly while _recalled,^Only 60.7% ^13.7%_with thought _persistent^correctly age was ^identified_cough unrelated. _being^age-related_the Warning _{most remembered}^lung signs ^cancer were ^{factor workers}_willing^(82%_to^showed_seek^and_medical^{higher 95.6%).}_attention^{risk Females, factor}_for^{recognition. postgraduates,}_{lung cancer}^While_suspicion,^{and 75% medical were}_58% (58%), and coughing up blood being highly recognized (87.8%). ^{lacked confidence in identifying} warning signs. Participants struggled to recognize persistent shoulder pain ^{Conclusions.Extensive awareness} campaigns focusing ^{on age-}_{(28.7%) and finger/nail} changes (29.51%) as possible _warning related misconceptions, warning signs, and risk factors hold signs of lung cancer. Multivariate analysis showed that gover- immense promise for improved therapeutic outcomes.