Cancer awareness and self-examination practices in young men and women

Katz, Roger C.; Meyers, Kelly; Walls, Jennifer J.

doi:10.1007/bf01857661

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“…The levels identified are also consistent with those reported by Katz et al (1995) in their recent study based on US data. In contrast, the results are remarkably higher than those reported in earlier studies (Cummings, 1983;Neef, 1991;Reno, 1988;Thornhill, 1986), suggesting that perhaps there has been an increase in awareness and practice of testicular self-examination in young men over the last decade.…”

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“…However, as the self-efficacy scale had low reliability, this prediction should be viewed with caution. Furthermore, the studies conducted by Brubaker and Wickersham (1990) and Katz et al (1995) also identified self-efficacy as a significant predictor of TSE performance.…”

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confidence: 92%

“…Research indicates that despite the value of TSE, the majority of men do not perform it (Cummings et al, 1983;Katz et al, Meyers, & Walls, 1995;Neef et al, 1991;Reno, 1988;Thornhill et al, 1986;Wardle et al, 1994). Unfortunately, Australian research into TSE is deficient, with the only data being an unpublished pilot study conducted by Ross and colleagues at Charles Sturt University.…”

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“…A variety of health behaviours have been investigated using health behaviour models (Brubaker et al, 1987;Fishbein, 1982;Maddux, 1993;Sutton, 1989). However, research using these models to identify the factors influencing performance of TSE has been limited in number (Brubaker & Wickersham, 1990;Katz et al, 1995;Reno, 1988).…”

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Young men's awareness, attitudes and practice of testicular self-examination: A Health Action Process Approach

Barling¹,

Lehmann²

1999

Psychology, Health & Medicine

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One-hundred-and-one Australian university students aged 18-25 years, with a mean age of 22. 9 years (SD = 1.62) completed a survey assessing testicular self-examination, and knowledge of testicular cancer, d statistically significant difference was found in knowledge scores between performers and non-performers. The factors influencing performance of testicular self-examination were examined using Schwarzer's (1992) Health Action Process Approach as the theoretical framework. Results showed that the majority of men were uninformed or misinformed about testicular cancer and testicular self-examination. Eighty-three per cent of respondents did not perform testicular selfexamination once per month as recommended. Intention, outcome expectancies and selfefficacy were the best predictors of testicular self-examination performance. Findings provided some support for the Health Action Process Approach.

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Lehmann²

1999

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“…The TCKS is a 10-item scale (range of scores ϭ 0 -10 determined by the sum of questions answered correctly) based on an instrument developed by Katz and colleagues to assess TC-related knowledge among young adults (Cronbach's alpha ϭ 0.70). 39 It included items regarding TC etiology, the timing and method of testicular self-examination (TSE) and the sequelae of TC.…”

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Familial testicular cancer: Interest in genetic testing among high-risk family members

Peters

Vadaparampil

Kramer

et al. 2006

Genetics in Medicine

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Purpose: This study is part of an ongoing National Cancer Institute multidisciplinary, etiologically-focused, crosssectional study of Familial Testicular Cancer (FTC). The current report targets interest in clinical genetic testing for susceptibility to FTC. Methods: Demographics, knowledge, health beliefs, and psychological and social factors were evaluated as covariates related to interest in genetic testing. Results: The majority (66%) of 229 participants (64 affected men, 66 unaffected men, and 99 women) from 47 multiple-case FTC families expressed interest in having a genetic test within 6 months, should such a test become available. Interest was similar among the three subgroups mentioned above. Worries about insurance discrimination based on genetic test results were associated with a significantly lower interest in testing. Alternatively, participants were more likely to be interested in genetic testing if they were younger and had higher levels of family support, a physician's recommendation supporting testing, cancer distress, and a need for information to inform the health care of their children.

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Beliefs About Papanicolaou Smears and Compliance With Papanicolaou Smear Follow-up in Adolescents

Kahn

Chiou²,

Allen³

et al. 1999

Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med

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Objective: To explore qualitatively adolescent girls' understanding of Papanicolaou smears and barriers to compliance with Papanicolaou smear follow-up appointments.Design: Qualitative analysis, using 3 focus groups and 15 in-depth, semistructured individual interviews.Setting: Adolescent Clinic and Young Parents' Program at Children's Hospital, Boston, Mass. Main Outcome Measures:Beliefs and attitudes about Papanicolaou smears and barriers to compliance with Papanicolaou smear follow-up.Results: The mean (±SD) age of the 15 interview participants was 18.7 (±1.9) years. Knowledge about Papanicolaou smears and pelvic examinations was poor. Most participants believed that their peers receive Papanicolaou smear screening and perceived teenagers to be susceptible to cervical cancer. Perceived benefits to getting Papanicolaou smears were prevention and early detection or diagnosis, and reported barriers included pain or discomfort, embarrassment, fear of finding a problem, fear of the unknown, denial, poor communication or rapport with the provider, not wanting to look for trouble, lack of knowledge, and peers' advice. Participant-generated strategies for how providers could overcome barriers to Papanicolaou smear screening included education and the development of trusting, consistent relationships with providers. Participant-generated strategies for how providers could enhance appointment-keeping among adolescents included telephone and written reminders.Conclusions: These data support a behavioral theorybased model of adolescent compliance with Papanicolaou smear follow-up, which may help to develop strategies to enhance compliance with Papanicolaou smear follow-up appointments. These strategies include providing in-depth education about Papanicolaou smears, addressing barriers to Papanicolaou smear follow-up, focusing on appropriate provider behaviors, and instituting an appointment reminder system.

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Cancer awareness and self-examination practices in young men and women

Cited by 84 publications

References 23 publications

Young men's awareness, attitudes and practice of testicular self-examination: A Health Action Process Approach

Young men's awareness, attitudes and practice of testicular self-examination: A Health Action Process Approach

Familial testicular cancer: Interest in genetic testing among high-risk family members

Beliefs About Papanicolaou Smears and Compliance With Papanicolaou Smear Follow-up in Adolescents

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