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01-03-2012

Prostate Cancer Knowledge in Irish Men

Authors: Rowan G. Casey, David J. Rea, Ted McDermott, Ronald Grainger, Michael Butler, J. A. Thornhill

Published in: Journal of Cancer Education | Issue 1/2012

Abstract

Men require prostate cancer (Pca) knowledge to practice health-seeking behaviours. Nine hundred seventy-nine men participated in a Pca screening programme comprising IPSS, bother score and health belief questionnaire. Men with private insurance had greater knowledge. Forty-nine percent (481) assessed their health status as average. Seventy-five percent (735) visited the GP at least once per year. The majority (576) felt well informed about health matters. Fifty-five percent (542) knew the prostate location but only 319 (33%) could identify it on a diagram. Forty-one percent (401) could not name a symptom. Few knew risk factors but 98% would attend a Pca screening clinic and sought more information. Men lack knowledge to pursue healthier behaviours and should be targeted possibly through a men’s health initiative.

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Title: Prostate Cancer Knowledge in Irish Men
Authors: Rowan G. Casey
David J. Rea
Ted McDermott
Ronald Grainger
Michael Butler
J. A. Thornhill
Publication date: 01-03-2012
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Journal of Cancer Education / Issue 1/2012
Print ISSN: 0885-8195
Electronic ISSN: 1543-0154
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13187-011-0256-5

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