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1Objective: Preventive strategies are known to reduce cancer risk and incidence and improve 2 prognosis. Men seldom seek medical information about cancer prevention and risk reduction. 3The aim of this meta-narrative systematic review was to critically appraise evidence from 4 qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods studies that explored men's information-seeking 5 behaviours in relation to cancer prevention and risk reduction. qualitative studies, nine quantitative studies, and one mixed-methods study). The 11 methodological quality of the studies was appraised using different tools. 12Results: Most studies focused on screening for prostate (n=18) and colorectal cancer (n=7). 13The majority of men were passive information-gatherers rather than active information-

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Although regular screening for TC is a controversial issue, nurses should encourage young men to seek medical attention in the event of discovering scrotal abnormalities.

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