| Autor: |
MNDZEBELE, S. L., MOGALE, J. W. |
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African Journal for Physical, Health Education, Recreation & Dance; 2015 Supplement2:2, p296-305, 10p, 2 Charts |
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Considering the threat posed by prostate cancer to South African men in general, this study investigates the awareness and screening habits of men at Dr. George Mukhari Academic Hospital (DGMAH). A self-administered questionnaire was used for data collection. A sample size of 395 participants with urological conditions was systematically selected at the Urology Out-Patient Department at DGMAH. The results indicated that about 51.4% of the participants had a close relative (blood-related) who had been diagnosed with prostate cancer. About half (51.7%) of the participants knew that diagnosing prostate cancer in its early stages would ensure successfully treatment. Most of the participants (85.6%) were ignorant of the fact that individuals, whose family members had been diagnosed with prostate cancer, also stand a chance of acquiring it in future. majority of the participants (89.8%) believe that regular screening was a good practice; whilst about 57.4% even felt that this should be done only when an individual has displayed some symptoms. Most of the participants (91%) indicated that being under urological surveillance was the reason behind their regular attendance of prostate cancer screening. Participants who resided in rural areas were found to be 51% less likely to have positive perceptions towards prostate cancer screening compared to those who resided within the urban settlement [OR=0.49; 95%CI= (0.133-0.027)]. Men without tertiary education were found to be 48% less likely to undergo prostate cancer screening as compared to those who had tertiary education [OR=0.52; 95%CI=(0.053-0.002)]. Men with a close-relative who had been diagnosed with prostate cancer have average chances of acquiring it. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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