Prostate cancer awareness and attitude toward early detection among male soldiers in Ghana: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Prostate cancer (PC) is the leading cause of cancer deaths among men in Ghana. This poses a public health threat, especially among the Ghana Armed Force (GAF) where the majority are males. This study aimed to assess male soldiers’ awareness, knowledge and attitudes toward early detection of prostate cancer. Results It was found that 58.3% of the soldiers were less aware of PC and 76.0% had low or neutral knowledge regarding risk factors and symptoms of PC. The soldiers had positive attitudes toward early detection but had low intentions of getting tested. Awareness was significantly associated with education, rank, haven received PC information from a health worker and being knowledgeable of signs of PC. Conclusion We recommend that management of the GAF should liaise with the Ministry of Health to sensitize and educate soldiers on prostate cancer, and if possible, organize periodic screening activities for the soldiers to aid in early detection and effective management of the disease. The findings of this study provide valuable information for health interventions in Ghana.

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Description of Knowledge and Attitude of Prospective Hajj Pilgrims KBIH Mandiri 2019 in Malang City About Hypertension

Journal of Islamic Pharmacy ◽

10.18860/jip.v4i2.8083 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (2) ◽

pp. 15

Author(s):

Riskiyah Riskiyah

Keyword(s):

Mortality Rates ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Good Knowledge ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Negative Attitudes ◽

Knowledge And Attitudes ◽

Positive Attitudes ◽

Knowledge And Attitude ◽

Hypertension Knowledge

ABSTRACTHypertension is one of the diseases that can cause people’s death and it usually does not give any symptoms. Hypertension often occurs to the pilgrims. Knowledge and proper attitudes about hypertension of prospective pilgrims from Indonesia, especially in Malang city (East Java), are expected to reduce morbidity and mortality rates because they can manage their illness, properly. The purpose of this study is to describe the level of hypertension-related knowledge and attitudes of prospective pilgrims from KBHI 2019. The method used in this study is a descriptive cross-sectional study. 48 participants have participated in this study. They are the 2019 pilgrims from Indonesia. The results showed that 18 people (38%) had good knowledge about hypertension, 17 people (35%) are intermediately educated and 13 people (27 %) are lack of knowledge. Furthermore, this study has indicated that 25 people (52%) have positive attitudes and 23 people (48%) have negative attitudes about hypertension. This study concluded that in the majority, the 2019 prospective pilgrims from Malang have good knowledge and acceptable attitudes about hypertension.Keywords: Hajj pilgrims, hypertension, knowledge, attitude

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Knowledge and Attitudes towards Dementia among Clinical Years Medical Students at Jazan University: A Cross-sectional Study

International Journal of Innovative Research in Medical Science ◽

10.23958/ijirms/vol05-i02/848 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 5 (02) ◽

Author(s):

Mona H. Elmahdy ◽

Maryam E. Ajeebi ◽

Arwa A. Hudisy ◽

Jnadi M. Madkhali ◽

Athar M. Madkhali ◽

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Keyword(s):

Medical Students ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Self Assessment ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Knowledge And Attitudes ◽

Positive Attitudes ◽

Diagnosis Of Dementia ◽

The Subject

Background: The literature suggests that training in dementia among medical students appears to be inadequate. This study aimed to evaluate medical students’ knowledge and attitudes toward dementia. Aim: To assess knowledge and attitudes of Saudi medical students towards dementia. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at College of Medicine, Jazan University, Jazan, Saudi Arabia using a sample of 241 medical students from clinical years (4th, 5th, and 6th). A structured and self-assessment questionnaire was used and included the socio-demographic data and questions related to knowledge and attitudes toward dementia. Data were presented as frequency and percentage, and as mean and standard deviation (SD). Results: A total of 241 participants agreed to take part in our study; 155 (64.3%) of them were females. Only 44 (18.3%) participants stated that they had a good training in dementia (mostly theoretical, 16.6%) and 17 (7.1%) mentioned having an extracurricular course in the subject. Out of 14 questions, participants obtained a mean of 1.49 (SD = 1.48). Regarding attitudes, participants agreed that much can be done to improve the quality of life of patients with dementia and their caregivers, that it is useful to provide the diagnosis of dementia to the family, and that dementia is better diagnosed in specialized service units. Conclusions: The findings of the present study suggest that while medical students generally have positive attitudes toward dementia, they have poor knowledge about the subject. More effort is needed to bridge knowledge gaps in dementia understanding at undergraduate level.

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Smoking reduces PSA accuracy for detection of prostate cancer: results from an Italian cross-sectional study

Minerva Urologica e Nefrologica ◽

10.23736/s0393-2249.19.03360-5 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 71 (6) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Cosimo De Nunzio ◽

Giorgia Tema ◽

Alberto Trucchi ◽

Antonio Cicione ◽

Angela Sica ◽

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Keyword(s):

Prostate Cancer ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional

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Skin cancer knowledge and attitudes in the region of Fez, Morocco: a cross-sectional study

BMC Dermatology ◽

10.1186/s12895-017-0055-8 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 17 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Awatef kelati ◽

Hanane Baybay ◽

Mariam Atassi ◽

Samira Elfakir ◽

Salim Gallouj ◽

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Keyword(s):

Skin Cancer ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Cancer Knowledge ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Knowledge And Attitudes

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First Prospective Cross-Sectional Study on the Impact of Immigration Background and Education in Early Detection of Breast Cancer

Breast Care ◽

10.1159/000511654 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-7

Author(s):

Elna Kuehnle ◽

Wulf Siggelkow ◽

Kristina Luebbe ◽

Iris Schrader ◽

Karl-Heinz Noeding ◽

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Keyword(s):

Breast Cancer ◽

Early Detection ◽

First Generation ◽

Participation Rate ◽

Educational Status ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

First Generation Immigrants ◽

Cancer Early Detection

Background: Although immigrant health is an important issue in national health policy, there is a serious shortage of data in many countries. Most studies lack information on educational status, which is a major limitation. This prospective cross-sectional study analyzed a real-world breast cancer population on the influence of immigration background and educational status on participation in breast cancer early detection programs in the federal state of Lower Saxony, Germany. Methods: Data collection was conducted from 2012 to 2016 in six certified breast cancer centers using a standardized questionnaire for patients’ interview and tumor-specific data from the patients’ medical records. Results: 2,145/3,047 primary breast cancer cases were analyzed. 17.5% of our patients had a history of immigration, including n = 202 first-generation immigrants and n = 168 second-generation immigrants. Most of them were citizens of EU27 member states. No significant difference was seen in age, tumor stage, histology, grading, Ki-67, Her2/neu-status, and hormone receptor status compared to the native cohort. 100% participation rate in the breast cancer early detection programs were seen in patients with no school graduation. With regards to the national mammography screening program, participation decreased significantly with educational status (p = 0.0003). Conclusions: No tumor biological differences were seen between immigrants and German natives. In first-generation immigrants, early detection programs were well accepted despite sociocultural and language differences. Participation rate decreased significantly with higher education levels irrespective of country of origin. Immigration background does not have a negative effect on the participation in breast cancer screening. This mainly relates to immigrants from EU27 member states.

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Perception of pharmacy students towards their community pharmacy training experience: a cross-sectional study from Jordan

BMC Medical Education ◽

10.1186/s12909-021-02596-w ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 21 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Rana Abu Farha ◽

Eman Elayeh ◽

Needa Zalloum ◽

Tareq Mukattash ◽

Eman Alefishat ◽

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Keyword(s):

Positive Feedback ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Pharmacy Education ◽

Pharmacy Students ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Training Experience ◽

Patient Centered ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Positive Attitudes ◽

Need To Evaluate

Abstract Background The fact that pharmacists are in the front line of patients’ care gives a great responsibility to focus on education and training of pharmacy students to build a ‘patient-centered’ clinicians. Unfortunately, pharmacy education in the developing countries, have been lagging behind actual practice delivered by pharmacists. This highlighted the need to evaluate the perceptions of undergraduate pharmacy students regarding their current pharmacy training practices and experiences. Methods This is a cross-sectional study that was conducted in Jordan during the period from August 2018 to October 2018. During the study period, a questionnaire was distributed to pharmacy students to collect information regarding 1) pharmaceutical care services provided by them during their experiential training, 2) their perceptions towards training sites, 3) their perceptions of the outcomes of their training experience, 4) information about their training site and 5) their demographics characteristics. Results A total of 202 pharmacy students responded to the questionnaire. The majority of them reported having the opportunity to dispense refill or new prescriptions (73.8%, n = 149), and conduct patient interviews (69.8%, n = 141, but they were not provided good opportunities to create electronic patient profiles using the information obtained (53.0%, n = 107), perform required dose calculations based on patient information (37.6%, n = 76), and interact with other healthcare professionals (34.6%, n = 70). In addition, students showed positive attitudes toward training sites, positive feedback about the outcomes of their training experience (median scores range between 4 and 5 for all statements (IQR = 1 for all)). Conclusion Students showed positive feedback about the outcomes of their training experience, but they felt that the selected training sites do not have adequate resources to meet their training competencies. Memorandums of understanding development is needed to specify the purpose of training and define the responsibility for both parties of the training process.

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Out-of-Pocket Costs and Perceived Financial Burden Associated with Prostate Cancer Treatment in a Quebec Remote Area: A Cross-Sectional Study

Current Oncology ◽

10.3390/curroncol28010005 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 28 (1) ◽

pp. 26-39

Author(s):

Abir El-Haouly ◽

Anais Lacasse ◽

Hares El-Rami ◽

Frederic Liandier ◽

Alice Dragomir

Keyword(s):

Prostate Cancer ◽

Cancer Patients ◽

Financial Burden ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

University Education ◽

School Level ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Perceived Burden ◽

Out Of Pocket Costs

Background: In publicly funded healthcare systems, patients do not pay for medical visits but can experience costs stemming from travel or over-the-counter drugs. We lack information about the extent of this burden in Canadian remote regions. This study aimed to: (1) describe prostate cancer-related out-of-pocket costs and perceived financial burden, and (2) identify factors associated with such a perceived burden among prostate cancer patients living in a remote region of the province of Quebec (Canada). Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 171 prostate cancer patients who consulted at the outpatient clinic of the Centre Hospitalier de Rouyn-Noranda. Results: The majority of patients (83%) had incurred out-of-pocket costs for their cancer care. The mean total cost incurred in the last three months was $517 and 22.3% reported a moderate, considerable or unsustainable burden. Multivariable analysis revealed that having incurred higher cancer-related out-of-pocket costs (OR: 1.001; 95%CI: 1.001–1.002) private drug insurance (vs. public, OR: 5.23; 95%CI: 1.13–24.17) was associated with a greater perceived financial burden. Having better physical health-related quality of life (OR: 0.95; 95%CI: 0.913–0.997), a university education (vs. elementary/high school level, OR: 0.03; 95%CI: 0.00–0.79), and an income between $40,000 and $79,999 (vs. ≤ $39,999, OR: 0.15; 95%CI: 0.03–0.69) were associated with a lower perceived burden. Conclusion: Prostate cancer patients incur out-of-pocket costs even if they were diagnosed many years ago and the perceived burden is significant. Greater attention should be paid to the development of services to help patients manage this burden.

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Balanced diet related knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) among adolescent school girls in Noakhali district, Bangladesh: a cross sectional study

International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health ◽

10.1515/ijamh-2020-0106 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 0 (0) ◽

Author(s):

Susmita Ghosh ◽

Md Ruhul Kabir ◽

Mohammad Rahanur Alam ◽

Akibul Islam Chowdhury ◽

Md Abdullah Al Mamun

Keyword(s):

Adolescent Girls ◽

Sexual Maturation ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Good Knowledge ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Government School ◽

Balanced Diet ◽

Positive Attitudes ◽

School Girls

AbstractObjectivesAdolescence, a crucial period for growth velocity including sexual maturation, is an important period of life and young adolescent girls need to have proper knowledge, positive attitudes and practice of balanced diet to achieve optimum growth and development. Considering its importance this study attempts to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of balanced diets among adolescent schoolgirls in Noakhali district, Bangladesh.MethodsA descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in three secondary schools in Noakhali district, Bangladesh. A multistage sampling techniques was used to select schools and study participants. A total of 485 adolescent school girls participated and a pre-designed, validated and structured questionnaire was used for data collection. In addition to descriptive statistics, chi-square test and logistic regression were employed for analysis.ResultsThe results from the study revealed that more than half of the students did not have good knowledge about a balanced diet, 42.8% had a positive attitude, whereas the practice of consuming a balanced diet was rather low (only 4.5%). Students studying in government schools had better knowledge and attitudes than non-government school students. Moreover, 41.1% of students were underweight; more than 60% of respondent’s mothers did not have an education higher than secondary school and were mostly unemployed housewives. Parent’s education, mother’s occupation, and types of school have a strong association with KAP; however, father’s education and occupation showed an association of varying degrees. Being knowledgeable was related to positive attitudes, and students with good knowledge had (OR: 1.828; 95% CI: 1.270–2.631) more likely to have positive attitudes towards a balanced diet.ConclusionsThus, proper knowledge about a balanced diet should be introduced with basic nutritional knowledge to all levels of public education. Interventions and programs can be designed to improve knowledge, attitude, and more specifically the practice at the household level so that adolescent girls can have a proper diet during their sexual maturation phase.

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Knowledge and attitudes of nursing professors and students concerning the interface between spirituality, religiosity and health

Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem ◽

10.1590/s0104-11692011000500019 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 19 (5) ◽

pp. 1205-1213 ◽

Cited By ~ 25

Author(s):

Claudia de Souza Tomasso ◽

Ideraldo Luiz Beltrame ◽

Giancarlo Lucchetti

Keyword(s):

Religious Affiliation ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Religious Practices ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Clinical Practices ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Knowledge And Attitudes ◽

The University ◽

Common Barriers

This study compares the knowledge and attitudes of nursing professors and students concerning the interface between spirituality, religiosity and health. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 30 nursing professors and 118 students. The results reveal that more than 95% of the participants had some religious affiliation, 96% believed that spirituality considerably influences patients' health, and 77% wished to address this subject. However, only 36% felt prepared for it and most believed that the university did not provide the necessary information. No statistical differences were found between the religious practices of nursing professors and students, though a marked difference was found in their clinical practices and opinions concerning spirituality and its inclusion in the program's curriculum. The most common barriers to addressing such a subject were: fear of imposing one's own beliefs, lack of time, and fear of offending patients.

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