Prevention of gastric cancer in scattered rural populations: information, education, and communication strategies to combat Helicobacter pylori

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18041/2665-427X/ijeph.2.12739

Keywords:

Gastric cancer, dispersed rural population, IEC strategies, rural population, H pilory, education

Abstract

Increase knowledge about the risk factors for precancerous gastric lesions and GC, focusing on H. pylori.

Promote behavioral changes related to food hygiene habits and active diagnosis seeking.

Strengthen community participation in early detection and prevention activities.

Reduce the incidence of precancerous gastric lesions and GC precursor conditions in various communities.

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Author Biographies

  • Samuel Alejandro Lucano Tello, Programa de Medicina, Facultad de Salud, Universidad Libre, Cali, Colombia

    Programa de Medicina, Facultad de Salud, Universidad Libre, Cali, Colombia

  • Leidy Vanessa Balanta Chavarriaga, Programa de Medicina, Facultad de Salud, Universidad Libre, Cali, Colombia

    Programa de Medicina, Facultad de Salud, Universidad Libre, Cali, Colombia

  • Robinson Pacheco Lopez, Posgrado de Epidemiología, Facultad de Salud, Universidad Libre, Cali, Colombia

    Posgrado Epidemiología, Facultad de Salud, Universidad Libre, Cali, Colombia

  • Margarita Maria Velazco, Facultad de Salud, Programa de Medicina. Universidad Libre, Cali, Colombia

    Programa de Medicina, Facultad de Salud, Universidad Libre, Cali, Colombia

  • Yexania Yutri Arboleda Moreno, Ciencias Básicas, Facultad de Salud, Universidad Libre, Cali, Colombia

    Ciencias Básicas, Facultad de Salud, Universidad Libre, Seccional Cali

Published

2025-09-10

Data Availability Statement

This policy brief was developed using publicly available secondary sources through a literature review. No primary data were generated. The sources used are duly cited in the bibliography at the end of the document, allowing for consultation and replication by other interested parties.

How to Cite

Lucano Tello, S. A., Balanta Chavarriaga, L. V., Pacheco Lopez, R., Velazco, M. M., & Arboleda Moreno, Y. Y. (2025). Prevention of gastric cancer in scattered rural populations: information, education, and communication strategies to combat Helicobacter pylori. Interdisciplinary Journal of Epidemiology and Public Health, 8(2), e-12739. https://doi.org/10.18041/2665-427X/ijeph.2.12739

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