Knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards prostate cancer screening amongst men living in the southern Italian peninsula: the Prevention and Research in Oncology (PRO) non-profit Foundation experience

Mirone, Vincenzo; Imbimbo, Ciro; Arcaniolo, Davide; Franco, Marco; Rocca, Roberto La; Venturino, Luca; Spirito, Lorenzo; Creta, Massimiliano; Verze, Paolo

doi:10.1007/s00345-017-2074-9

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“…In France, 30% of men aged over 40 get an annual PSA,12 with the highest incidence of PSA testing in men over 70 11. Italy and Germany also have high rates of PSA testing with around half of men aged over 70 having annual PSA 14151920. Ireland has particularly high rates of PSA testing, with 500 000 PSA tests performed each year17 in a population of 600 000 men of screening age.…”

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Current policies on early detection of prostate cancer create overdiagnosis and inequity with minimal benefit

O'Brien

Montorsi

Galvin

et al. 2023

BMJ

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Current policies on early detection of prostate cancer create overdiagnosis and inequity with minimal benefit

O'Brien

Montorsi

Galvin

et al. 2023

BMJ

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“…It is currently regarded as the second most diagnosed type of cancer and contributes to the increasing death rate in adult males [ 1 , 2 ]. Studies revealed a high prevalence of PC among older men because they have moderate knowledge about the symptoms, while some have a negative attitude towards early screening [ 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 ]. The leading causes of PC are not clearly outlined, but age is the most common risk factor, where the highest incidences have been found in males aged 65 and above [ 8 , 9 ].…”

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“…Major contributory factors which can be associated with a high rate of PC malignancy and lack of screening include cultural beliefs, lack of knowledge, health beliefs, lack of adequate surgical care, as well the use of traditional medicine to cure unusual ailments [ 4 , 21 , 22 , 23 ]. Additionally, black males have a negative attitude towards screening, resulting in severe pain when discovered late and a high mortality rate [ 24 , 25 ].…”

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Knowledge and Attitudes towards Prostate Cancer and Screening among Males in Limpopo Province, South Africa

Maladze

Maphula

Maluleke

et al. 2023

IJERPH

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Inadequate knowledge and poor attitudes about prostate cancer (PC) negatively affect early screening practices among males. The PC mortality rate is increasing due to late reporting, screening, and treatment. This study explored the awareness, attitudes, and PC screening behaviours among males in the Limpopo, Thulamela municipality. This descriptive cross-sectional study involved 245 males that were randomly selected. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data. Fisher’s exact tests and logistic regression analysis were used to examine the association between sociodemographic variables, awareness, and attitudes towards PC. Our findings revealed that 64.1% demonstrated inadequate awareness about PC. The overall score (84.9%) showed a positive attitude towards PC. However, 87.4% had a negative attitude towards the effectiveness of treatment for PC. The majority (96.7%) of respondents had never undergone a PSA test, although 53.1% were willing to undergo a PSA test. There was a significant positive correlation between awareness of prostate cancer and attitudes toward prostate cancer (r = 0.280, p < 0.001). Health status predicted awareness about PC, while age and health status predicted attitudes towards PC among men. Rural community-based programmes and heightened awareness campaigns are needed to conscientize men about the risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of PC in rural areas of Limpopo.

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“…This is consistent with previous research showing only 'moderate knowledge' about PSA screening among men in community samples. [34][35][36] We identified a positive correlation between healthcare users' actual knowledge according to the quiz and their evaluation of the quality of information provided. In other words, knowledge and satisfaction with information provision seem related.…”

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Associations between knowledge of health issues and health care satisfaction and propensity to complain: a cross-sectional survey of adult men in Denmark

Birkeland,

Bismark,

Barry

et al. 2024

BMJ Open

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ObjectivesThe objective of this study was to investigate associations between knowledge of health issues and healthcare satisfaction and propensity to complain including the association between knowledge and greater patient involvement.DesignThe present study is a secondary analysis of a larger cross-sectional case vignette survey.SettingSurvey conducted in adult Danish men.ParticipantsParticipants included 6755 men aged 45–70 years.InterventionsParticipants responded to a survey with scenarios illustrating prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing and different information provision.Primary and secondary outcome measuresUsing Likert scales (scored 1–5), participants rated their satisfaction with the care described and their inclination to complain and responded to a short quiz (scored 0–3) assessing their knowledge about the PSA test.ResultsSatisfaction with healthcare increased with better quiz performance (Likert difference 0.13 (95% CI .07 to 0.20), p <0.001, totally correct vs totally incorrect responders) and correspondingly, the desire to complain significantly decreased (Likert difference −0.34 (95% CI 0.40 to −0.27), p <0.001). Respondents with higher education performed better (mean quiz score difference 0.59 (95% CI 0.50 to 0.67), p <0.001, most educated vs least educated). Responders who received information about the PSA test generally performed better (quiz score difference 0.41 (95% CI 0.35 to 0.47), p<0.001, neutral vs no information). Overestimation of PSA merits was more common than underestimation (7.9% vs 3.8%).ConclusionsMens’ knowledge of the benefits of screening varies with education, predicts satisfaction with care and the desire to complain, and may be improved through greater involvement in decision-making.

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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices towards prostate cancer screening amongst men living in the southern Italian peninsula: the Prevention and Research in Oncology (PRO) non-profit Foundation experience

Abstract: Knowledge about PCa screening amongst male subjects living in southern peninsular Italy is quite high. Knowledge of PCa risk factors is suboptimal and the practice of DRE is underutilized.

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Current policies on early detection of prostate cancer create overdiagnosis and inequity with minimal benefit

Current policies on early detection of prostate cancer create overdiagnosis and inequity with minimal benefit

Knowledge and Attitudes towards Prostate Cancer and Screening among Males in Limpopo Province, South Africa

Associations between knowledge of health issues and health care satisfaction and propensity to complain: a cross-sectional survey of adult men in Denmark

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