Effects of Information Provided to University Students Through an Educational Brochure on Health Beliefs and Testicular Self-Examination

Sagir, Fatma Nur; Altınel, Büşra

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“…18 In a quasi-experimental study by Sa gir and Altinel (2022), in which 92 university students participated, the rate of performing TSE was 3.25%. 2 In another quasi-experimental study aiming to evaluate the effect of TSE education on knowledge, performance, and health beliefs of Turkish young men, 76.5% of 174 male university students reported that they had never performed TSE, and 54.5% had never heard of TSE before. 17 Similarly, in our study, most of the participants (92.3%) reported that they had not done TSE before.…”

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“…1,2 It is the most prevalent malignancy seen in men between the ages of 15 and 24 in Turkey. 2 Although the exact origin of TC is unknown, a number of risk factors, including undescended testes, family history, age, genetic variables, and exposure to maternal oestrogen, have been linked to the condition. 3 Despite the fact that TC is a major hazard to health, it is well recognized that early diagnosis can result in improvements of up to 85%-90%, which lowers morbidity.…”

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“…3 Despite the fact that TC is a major hazard to health, it is well recognized that early diagnosis can result in improvements of up to 85%-90%, which lowers morbidity. 2,4 Although while certain kinds of TC are asymptomatic until an advanced stage, the majority of TC appear with a tiny lump that may be quickly found by a TSE before the illness has progressed. 5 TSE is a simple screening method that can assist identify abnormal changes in testis tissue and appearance.…”

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“…1 Some studies claimed that individuals had strong understanding of TSE but never used it, 7,8 while others claimed that people had poor knowledge of TC and TSE and used insufficient amounts of TSE. [2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] These investigations, the most of which were centred on medical and nursing students, found that participants' reasons for not performing TSE included embarrassment, a feeling of incompetence and inadequacy, and disdain. 4 These studies advise using a variety of educational techniques to spread the word about the significance of TC and TSE.…”

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“…By organizing health trainings on the significance of early diagnosis in testicular cancer, early symptoms of the illness, and how to do TSE, nurses are anticipated to raise men's knowledge of this issue. 1,2,8,11 The Peer Education Model has a wide place in higher education.…”

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The effect of education given to university students on health beliefs and testicular self‐examination

Saygili Duzova,

Duzova,

Golcur

et al. 2023

Int J of Uro Nursing

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This research aims to evaluate the effect of group‐oriented peer education given to university students with testicular cancer on health beliefs and self‐examination. Is there a statistical difference in the average of health belief points of university students before education compared to after education? Testicular cancer is one of the most common cancers in young men aged 0–34 years, and is the third most common cancer in men worldwide. It ranks first among the most common types of cancer in men of the same age in Turkey. This research is a semi‐experimental quantitative study with a single group pre‐test and post‐test design. The students of the health care services and therapy rehabilitation department of a Turkish state university participated in the study. The number of students to be included in the study was determined as n = 78 when the calculation was made according to the sample selection formula for the group whose universe was known. Data were obtained from the personal information form, the testicular cancer and testicular self‐examination‐related health beliefs scale, and the self‐examination form. This study followed the ethical directions of the Helsinki Declaration. Ethics committee approval and institutional permission were obtained before the study was conducted. The students were informed about the purpose of the research, and their consent was obtained to participate in the research. Mann–Whitney U, Wilcoxon, and chi‐square analyses were performed for data analysis. A significant difference was found between pre‐test and post‐test scores of severity and care, benefit and health motivation, barriers, and self‐efficacy (p < 0.05). In the study, it was determined that group‐oriented peer education was effective in promoting testicular self‐examination. Experimental studies with larger study groups are recommended to increase testicular self‐examination. Practice educational initiatives should be planned to encourage nurses to perform testicular self‐exam in the best environment and education model where they can reach men in the risk group between the ages of 15–25 organization of planned trainings for men. This study is the small sample size. A larger and more representative sample of students from the social and health departments of different faculties would have provided more reliable results.

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Section: Background For the Studymentioning

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Duzova,

Golcur

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Int J of Uro Nursing

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RETRACTED: Fostering health advocacy: Unveiling educational impact on testicular cancer awareness in male university students – Health belief model and social support strategy in a groundbreaking Pre-Post Quasi-Experimental study

Ibrahim,

Al-Sabeely,

Mohamed

et al. 2024

International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences

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Promoting ‘testicular awareness’: Co‐design of an inclusive campaign using the World Café Methodology

Saab,

Shetty,

McCarthy

et al. 2023

Health Expectations

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IntroductionTesticular cancer is the most common cancer in men aged 15–44 years in many countries. Most men with testicular cancer present with a lump. Testicular symptoms are more likely to occur secondary to benign diseases like epididymo‐orchitis, a common sexually transmitted infection. Gender and sexual minorities are at an increased risk of testicular diseases and health disparities. The aim of this study was to co‐design an inclusive community‐based campaign to promote testicular awareness.MethodsThis study uses the World Café methodology. Participation was sought from Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer+ friendly organisations, testicular cancer survivors, health policy makers, media and marketing experts and graphic designers. Participants engaged in three rounds of conversations to co‐design the campaign. Data were collected using drawing sheets, artefact cards, sticky notes, coloured markers and a voice recorder. Deductive thematic analysis was conducted.ResultsSeventeen individuals participated in the study. Six themes emerged from the analysis as follows: (i) online communication; (ii) offline communication; (iii) behavioural targeting and education; (iv) campaign frequency and reach; (v) demographic segmentation; and (vi) campaign identity. The use of social media for campaign delivery featured strongly in all conversations. Participants also recommended offline communication using posters and radio/television advertisements to scale up the campaign and achieve wider reach. Advertisements to overcome embarrassment surrounding testicular health were particularly recommended. Participants emphasised that campaign delivery must be dynamic whilst ensuring that the health‐promoting messages are not diluted or lost. They stressed the importance of being inclusive and tailoring the campaign to different age groups, gender identities and sexual orientations.ConclusionsStudy recommendations will be used to design and deliver the campaign. Future research will be needed to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, cost and effect of the campaign on promoting testicular awareness and early detection of testicular diseases.Patient or Public ContributionA participatory research approach was used to co‐design the campaign with members of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer+ (LGBTQ+) friendly organisations, LGBTQ+ student bodies, LGBTQ+ staff networks, LGBTQ+ sports clubs, men's health organisations, testicular cancer survivors, health policy makers, media and marketing experts and graphic designers.

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Effects of Information Provided to University Students Through an Educational Brochure on Health Beliefs and Testicular Self-Examination

Cited by 4 publications

References 16 publications

The effect of education given to university students on health beliefs and testicular self‐examination

The effect of education given to university students on health beliefs and testicular self‐examination

RETRACTED: Fostering health advocacy: Unveiling educational impact on testicular cancer awareness in male university students – Health belief model and social support strategy in a groundbreaking Pre-Post Quasi-Experimental study

Promoting ‘testicular awareness’: Co‐design of an inclusive campaign using the World Café Methodology

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