Abstract: Objective To investigate the awareness rate of core knowledge of cancer prevention and treatment in Heilongjiang Province and analyze it influencing factors, so as to provide the evidence for targeted cancer prevention and control, as well as knowledge publicity and education. Methods A household survey was conducted among residents aged 15-69 years in Heilongjiang Province using the Questionnaire of Awareness rate of core knowledge of cancer prevention and control compiled by the National Cancer Center, with participants selected through a cluster sampling method of multi⁃stage and population⁃proportionate stratified. The correlation factors of awareness rate were analyzed by log⁃binomial regression. Results A total of 16，598 effective questionnaires were collected, with an awareness rate of 70.08% for the core knowledge of cancer prevention and treatment. The results of log⁃binomial regression analysis showed significantly higher awareness rate among female, age 45-59 years old, education level of junior high school or above, annual income of more than 40,000 yuan, family history of cancer, good or average health status, never smoking and urban survey site type (all P<0.05). Conclusions The awareness rate of core knowledge of cancer prevention and treatment in Heilongjiang Province is medium, which may be affected by gender, age, education level, annual income, family history of cancer, health status, smoking status and survey site type. It is suggested to strengthen the publicity and health education of cancer prevention and treatment for people with low awareness rate.

Key words: Cancer prevention and treatment, Core knowledge, Awareness rate, Heilongjiang Province