Assessment of Knowledge and Acceptance of Prostate Cancer screening among Male Employees of selected Local Governments in Benin City, Edo State
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Prostate cancer, screening, male employees, knowledge, acceptance, factors associated, Edo StateAbstract
Background: Worldwide, prostate cancer is a disease of public health concern, early detection and intervention is an effective means through which the Burden of prostate cancer can be reduced. This study assessed knowledge and acceptance of prostate cancer screening among male employees in selected local government areas Secretariats in Benin City, Edo State.
Method: A cross-sectional descriptive survey design among 207 male employees purposively selected in these secretariats. A structured questionnaire which was subjected to validity and reliability was used for data collection. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics and hypotheses tested at level of significance.
Result: 76% have high knowledge of prostate cancer screening, with majority (82.4%) showing moderate acceptance of prostate cancer screening whereas only 16.0% had Undergo screening. Education [COR =3.78, AOR =3.23 p<.001], Years of service [COR = 2.88, AOR = 2.66 p<.001] and Level of income [COR = 2.11, AOR = 3.45 p<.001] were associated with high knowledge of prostate cancer screening while It was indicated that level of income [COR = 2.13, AOR = 2.02 p , family history of prostate cancer COR = 0.10, AOR = 0.15; were significantly associated with acceptance of prostate cancer screening.
Conclusion: This study contributes valuable insights into the factors influencing knowledge and acceptance of prostate cancer screening among male employees in Benin City. By addressing the gaps and leveraging socio-demographic factors to tailor interventions, public health initiatives can effectively reduce the burden of prostate cancer and improve health outcomes in the community.
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