| Autor: |
Bartholomeo Nicholaus Ngowi, Alex Mremi, Orgeness Jasper Mbwambo, Modesta Paschal Mitao, Mramba Nyindo, Kien Alfred Mteta, Blandina Theophil Mmbaga |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2024 |
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| Zdroj: |
Cancer Treatment and Research Communications, Vol 39, Iss , Pp 100811- (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2468-2942 |
| DOI: |
10.1016/j.ctarc.2024.100811 |
| Popis: |
Background: Although prostate cancer (Pca) screening plays important role in early diagnosis and reduction of mortality, Tanzanian men are relatively unscreened. We aimed to investigate Pca knowledge level and barriers to screening among at-risk men in northern Tanzania. Methods: This community-based survey was conducted in northern Tanzania from May to September 2022, involving men age ≥40 years. Participants were invited by announcing in local churches, mosques, brochures, and social media groups. Participants attended a nearby health facility where survey questionnaires were administered. Knowledge level was measured on the Likert scale and scored as poor ( |
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