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

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  • Ndivhuwo Maladze

    (Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Venda, Private Bag X5050, Thohoyandou 0950, Limpopo, South Africa)

  • Angelina Maphula

    (Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Venda, Private Bag X5050, Thohoyandou 0950, Limpopo, South Africa)

  • Mzamani Maluleke

    (Department of English Media Studies and Linguistics, Faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Education, University of Venda, Private Bag X5050, Thohoyandou 0950, Limpopo, South Africa)

  • Lufuno Makhado

    (Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Venda, Private Bag X5050, Thohoyandou 0950, Limpopo, South Africa)

Abstract

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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  • Ndivhuwo Maladze & Angelina Maphula & Mzamani Maluleke & Lufuno Makhado, 2023. "Knowledge and Attitudes towards Prostate Cancer and Screening among Males in Limpopo Province, South Africa," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(6), pages 1-14, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:20:y:2023:i:6:p:5220-:d:1104173
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