Prostate cancer : men's health and their prostate

Lesley M. Wilkes, Jane Cioffi, Sarah Ho

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    Abstract

    This study aimed to describe men's knowledge of prostate cancer and the factors associated with these knowledge levels at selected regions in Western Sydney. The study was a descriptive, quantitative design using a postal survey of men over 40 years of age. A questionnaire consisting of 19 items that addressed areas of knowledge related to prostate cancer was used. The men in this study needed more information about risk factors for prostate cancer, screening techniques and treatment regimens and their side effects. This study has shown that if men are to make informed decisions about prostate cancer screening, it is important to have some form of decision aid on prostate cancer screening available to them.
    Original languageEnglish
    JournalHealth Education
    Publication statusPublished - 2004

    Keywords

    • Australia
    • cancer
    • mass screening
    • men
    • personal health
    • prostate

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