Knowledge, attitudes and practices of Ugandan men regarding prostate cancer

Nakandi, H; Kirabo, M; Semugabo, C; Kittengo, A; Kitayimbwa, P; Kalungi, Sam; Maena, Joel

doi:10.1016/j.afju.2013.08.001

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“…As for the mean score of attitude, there was no statistically significant difference between various age groups, which was similar to the results of another study (14).…”

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confidence: 89%

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of University Faculty Members and High School Teachers About Cervical Cancer Screening in Shiraz, Iran

Jahani¹,

Ghahramani²,

Abdollahifard³

2015

Women's Health Bull

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Background: Due to the increasing rate of cervical cancer screening, and the importance of teachers and faculties in changing the perspective of population on this issue, the present study was carried out to evaluate knowledge base, attitude and performance of teachers and faculty members in relation to cervical cancer screening test. Objectives: This study attempted to evaluate the knowledge, attitude and performance of teachers and faculty members on cervical cancer screening test in Shiraz, Iran. Patients and Methods:The present cross-sectional survey was conducted on a community with high education level. The study was carried out on a sample of 417 randomly selected subjects involving 206 participants from high school teachers and 211 faculty members. Stratified random sampling method was used proportionate to the size, of the main population in each group. P value 0.05 was considered for estimating sample size. Valid and reliable questionnaires were completed via face to face interview. Data were analyzed using SPSS Software version 13. Results: Mean score of knowledge (4.78 ± 0.71) was higher in faculty members than female teachers (4.21 ± 1.16). There was no statistically significant difference in mean scores of knowledge (P value = 0.748) and attitude (P value = 0.704) between teachers of different age groups. Mean score of knowledge (P value = 0.001) and attitude (P value = 0.009) was significantly different among faculty members with different academic degrees. Although academics had higher Knowledge and attitude, the mean score of performance among teachers (18%) was higher than faculty members (16.6%). Conclusions: This study showed that in regard to screening of cervical cancer, there is no acceptable knowledge, attitude and performance level among faculty members and teachers in different zones of Shiraz.

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“…As for the mean score of attitude, there was no statistically significant difference between various age groups, which was similar to the results of another study (14).…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 89%

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of University Faculty Members and High School Teachers About Cervical Cancer Screening in Shiraz, Iran

Jahani¹,

Ghahramani²,

Abdollahifard³

2015

Women's Health Bull

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“…More than half of the participants in the study mentioned mass media as their main source of information regarding prostate cancer, which is consistent with the results of the Nakandi et al study (4). Given the role of mass media, HBM model principles are useful for designing training programs and encouraging health messages through the media, so that a greater percentage of men can be encouraged to practice prostate cancer screening.…”

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confidence: 79%

“…It is the second most common cancer and the second leading cause of death from cancer among the male population worldwide (3,4). The peak incidence of disease is in people between the ages of 60 and 70 (2).…”

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A Survey of Knowledge About and Perceived Barriers to Prostate Cancer Screening Among Medical Staff

Akbarizadeh

Gheibizadeh

Fereidooni-Moghadam

et al. 2016

Jundishapur J Chronic Dis Care

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Background: Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men and the second leading cause of deaths from cancer. Results of previous studies indicate the effectiveness of screening and early detection in reducing mortality from this disease. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to survey the knowledge about prostate cancer and perceived barriers to prostate cancer screening among medical staff of two universities in Ahvaz, Iran. Materials and Methods:This cross-sectional descriptive study was performed on 120 employees over 40 years old at Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences and Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, who were selected by using simple random sampling. The data collection tool was a researcher-created questionnaire based on the study of texts and other studies. Data analysis was performed using SPSS software and through analytical methods including descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The most common barriers to screening for prostate cancer were a lack of knowledge about where to go for tests and how screening tests are done (70.8%), a lack of emphasis on screening tests (59.1%), and a fear of thinking about the disease (50%). Results showed that there was no significant relationship between doing the serum antigen test and having knowledge regarding prostate cancer. But there was a significant association between prostate cancer screening and perceived barriers (P = 0.001). Conclusions: Results showed that whereas knowledge by itself cannot guarantee men's participation in prostate cancer screenings, perceived barriers can play an important role in discouraging men from cancer screening participation. Therefore, designing programs to address these barriers is very important.

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“…Such intention, in turn, influenced the likelihood of prostate cancer screening among the more educated men (e.g., better knowledge and resources) as impetus for prostate cancer screening (Drake et al, 2010) and African American men feeling adequately prepared to navigate the health care system in order to have prostate cancer screening (Ross et al, 2007;Arras-Boyd et al, 2009). Thus, a high level of intention is closely associated with a higher likelihood of an individual behaving in a particular way (Ajzen, 2006) Other studies proved that there was generally poor knowledge and several misconceptions regarding prostate cancer and screening intention, The level of Knowledge, Beliefs, and intention to screen among older adult men are low, which indicate the important to provide health education program to them (McFall et al, 2006;ArrasBoyd et al, 2009;Atulomah et al, 2010;Nakandi et al, 2013;Wanyagah, 2013;Ghodsbin et al, 2014;Abuadas, 2015).…”

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Enhancing Knowledge, Beliefs, and Intention to Screen for Prostate Cancer via Different Health Educational Interventions: a Literature Review

Saleh

Fooladi²,

Petro-Nustas³

et al. 2015

Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention

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Background: Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting men globally, constituting the sixth leading cause of cancer related death in males, and the eleventh leading cause of death from cancer in all age groups. In Jordan, prostate cancer is the third most common cancer in the male population, accounting for one third (6.2%) of cancer related deaths and in 2010 alone, 218 (9.4%) new cases were identified. Objective: To assess the effectiveness of different health education interventions aimed at enhancing knowledge, beliefs and intention to screen for prostate cancer. Materials and Methods: A literature search from January 2000 to April 2015 was conducted using the key words "prostate disease," "educational program," "knowledge," "prostate cancer," "demographic factors and prostate cancer," "knowledge and prostate cancer," "education for patients with prostate cancer," "factors that affect intention to screen," "knowledge, beliefs, and intention to screen for prostate cancer," "impact of prostate educational program on beliefs," and "impact of educational program on intention to screen." Results: Majority of studies reviewed indicated that men had low levels of knowledge regarding prostate cancer, and mild to moderate beliefs with good intention to screen for prostate cancer. Conclusions: Most studies indicated that men's knowledge levels about prostate cancer were poor and they had mild to moderate beliefs and intentions to screen for prostate cancer. Therefore, development of an assessment strategy based on the Health Belief Model seems essential. An effectively designed and implemented educational program can help identify the needs and priorities of the target population.

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Knowledge, attitudes and practices of Ugandan men regarding prostate cancer

Cited by 83 publications

References 16 publications

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of University Faculty Members and High School Teachers About Cervical Cancer Screening in Shiraz, Iran

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of University Faculty Members and High School Teachers About Cervical Cancer Screening in Shiraz, Iran

A Survey of Knowledge About and Perceived Barriers to Prostate Cancer Screening Among Medical Staff

Enhancing Knowledge, Beliefs, and Intention to Screen for Prostate Cancer via Different Health Educational Interventions: a Literature Review

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