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Prostate Cancer Knowledge, Beliefs and Screening Uptake among Black Survivors: A Qualitative Exploration at a Tertiary Hospital, Limpopo Province, South Africa

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  • Shai Nkoana

    (Department of Psychology, University of Limpopo, Polokwane 0727, South Africa)

  • Tholene Sodi

    (DSI/NRF-UL SARChl Chair in Mental Health, University of Limpopo, Polokwane 0727, South Africa)

  • Mahlapahlapana Themane

    (DSI/NRF-UL SARChl Chair in Schools as Enabling Environments, University of Limpopo, Polokwane 0727, South Africa)

Abstract

Men of African ancestry suffer disproportionately from prostate cancer (PCa) compared to other racial groups in South Africa. Equally concerning is that black South African men generally present later and with higher stages and grades of the disease than their non-black counterparts. Despite this, a small percentage of black South African men participate in screening practices for PCa. This study sought to explore knowledge and beliefs of black South African PCa survivors, and the potential impact of this on the limited screening uptake within this population group. A hermeneutic phenomenological study design was undertaken. The sample comprised 20 black South African PCa survivors, between the ages of 67 and 85 years (mean age = 76 yrs; SD = 5.3), receiving some form of treatment at a tertiary Academic Hospital, Limpopo Province, South Africa. The sample was selected through a purposive sampling method. Data for the study were collected through in-depth, semi-structured individual interviews and analyzed through interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA). The findings demonstrated that black South African men had poor knowledge of PCa and that this may create an unfortunate system that precludes this population group from taking part in life-saving PCa screening services. The results highlight a need to elevate knowledge and awareness of PCa among black South African men and ultimately enhance screening practices.

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  • Shai Nkoana & Tholene Sodi & Mahlapahlapana Themane, 2024. "Prostate Cancer Knowledge, Beliefs and Screening Uptake among Black Survivors: A Qualitative Exploration at a Tertiary Hospital, Limpopo Province, South Africa," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 21(9), pages 1-8, September.
  • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:21:y:2024:i:9:p:1212-:d:1478820
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    1. 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.
    2. Saira Sanjida & Gail Garvey & James Ward & Roxanne Bainbridge & Anthony Shakeshaft & Stephanie Hadikusumo & Carmel Nelson & Prabasha Thilakaratne & Xiang-Yu Hou, 2022. "Indigenous Australians’ Experiences of Cancer Care: A Narrative Literature Review," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(24), pages 1-13, December.
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