"Cancer Control Practices": translation and cultural adaptation of an instrument in Crete, Greece.
BACKGROUND
Although early detection and systematic prevention of cancer improves outcomes and reduces mortality, General Practitioners' (GP) effectiveness remains an issue that merits further investigation.


METHODS
To explore cancer control practices of Greek GPs, a version of the Cancer Control Practices questionnaire, originally developed in Western New York in 2001, was translated and culturally adapted.


RESULTS
Its reliability was found satisfactory in most the items.


CONCLUSIONS
The instrument can be useful in determining Greek GPs' knowledge and application of internationally established cancer-related guidelines, barriers they face in daily practice, and educational or training needs.
Department of Social Work, University Hospital of Heraklion, Crete, Greece. Martrig1@yahoo.com
Maria
M
Trigoni
Martin C
MC
Mahoney
Joanna
J
Moschandreas
Adelais
A
Markaki
Christos
C
Lionis
D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D005260:Female; D006115:Greece; D006801:Humans; D007802:Language; D008297:Male; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians'