Public Awareness - Ulcerative Colitis

Ulcerative Colitis is a long term, incurable, chronic inflammatory bowel disease that causes the large intestine to become swollen and red. This disease affects approximately 33,000 Australians and diagnosis often occurs between the ages of 15-30. The most common symptoms of Ulcerative Colitis are, bloody diarrhoea, abdominal pain, fever, fatigue, weight loss however there are many other symptoms, all of which vary from person to person.

Are you aware of what Ulcerative Colitis is?

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Do you know someone with Ulcerative Colitis

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What do you believe would be the challenges of living with Ulcerative Colitis?

Would you assume that a diagnosis of Ulcerative Colitis is likely to have a negative
impact on an individual? E.g. anxiety, depression.

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How do you believe Ulcerative Colitis would affect an individual’s overall emotional wellbeing?

Are you aware that supporting an individual diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis could be as simple as facilitating lifestyle changes to assist in managing symptoms of their disease?

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Considering your knowledge of Ulcerative Colitis and public perception of this disease, do you believe that there is enough public awareness/education campaigns? Why/Why not?

Do you know what support networks are available to people with Ulcerative Colitis?

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If yes, please specify.