Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Testicular Self-Examination among Male Undergraduate Students in a Tertiary Institution in Calabar, Cross River State Nigeria

Etita, Ella Regina; Olaide, Edet Bamidele; Mombel, Opiah Margaret; Edeyo, Umana Affiong

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“…[1] In addition to Akar and Bebiş [52] who reported that the majority of study participants were unaware of TSE and did not do it before the health educational intervention. In the same line Etita et al [27] revealed that low practices of TSE among male undergraduate students of the University of Calabar even those that practiced did so irregularly and not as recommended. In addition to Wynd [11] who reported in his study that about 32% had knowledge about TSE, 22% practiced TSE, from male undergraduate and postgraduate students in a British university, but only one respondent reported regular TSE performance.…”

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“…Early detection of the disease through implementation of health educational guidelines leads to increase cure rate for about 96%, it can be facilitated if men are knowledgeable and encouraged to perform of TSE. [27] This study aimed to evaluate the effect of educational guidelines based on health belief model regarding testicular cancer knowledge, practice and beliefs among male nursing students.…”

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“…Seriousness had minimum score of (10) and maximum score of (30). Benefit had minimum score of (9) and maximum score of (27). Barriers had minimum score of (9) and maximum score of (27).…”

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“…[26] In academic environments the majority of male students had not knowledge about testicular cancer and TSE, in addition to negative health beliefs about behavioral changes, so health educational guidelines is important recommendations for these students, to increase their knowledge about causes and common early symptoms of testicular cancer, and be familiar with performance of TSE. [27,28] Health beliefs are the individual's perception of susceptibility and severity of the illness, the benefits of carrying out the behavior and cues to action. A later addition to the health belief was self-efficacy.…”

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“…[31] Lack of knowledge about the risks and warning signs of male students' specific diseases, such as testicular cancer is serious health problems, [28] so educational guidelines about testicular cancer such as anatomy of testes as normal shape and texture, in addition to informing regarding causes, risk factors and manifestation and performance of TSE must be a critical component in early detection and improving positive health beliefs about behavioral changes regarding prevention of testicular cancer. [8,27] Therefore this study was planned to evaluate the effect of educational guidelines based on health belief model regarding testicular cancer knowledge, practice and beliefs among male nursing students.…”

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Effect of educational guidelines based on health belief model regarding testicular cancer knowledge, practice and beliefs among male nursing students

Mezayen

El-Hay

2019

CNS

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Background: Testicular cancer is considered one of the most important health threats in a young men’s life. However, it is easily detected at an early stage by periodic testicular self-examination (TSE). Awareness of testicular cancer and TSE among university students is very important to aid in early detection and improve health belief. Aim: This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of educational guidelines based on health belief model regarding testicular cancer knowledge, practice and beliefs among male nursing students.Methods: Design: A quasi experimental study design was used and data were collected from Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University. Sample: Proportion stratified random sample of 160 from 500 undergraduate male nursing students were selected as following: about one third of male students from total number of them in different years in the faculty (first, second, third and fourth year). Tools: Three tools were used for data collection. Tool (I): Structure questionnaire sheet to assess students knowledge regarding testicular cancer; Tool (II): Self-reported practices regarding TSE; and Tool (III): Beliefs of students regarding testicular cancer and TSE by Using Health Belief Model (HBM).Results: The results of this study showed that there were significant improvements among students ’knowledge and selfreported practice about testicular cancer & TSE post 3-month and 6-month from educational guidelines, Furthermore, there was improvement in the positive health beliefs about behavioral changes regarding prevention of testicular cancer was observed post 6-month from implementing educational guidelines.Conclusion and Recommendation: These results indicated that educational guidelines about testicular cancer and TSE training are effective in improving knowledge, practice and health belief of young men, but TSE training should be repeated periodically for better efficacy. University faculties should create knowledge and organize workshops about TSE for students and encourage them to perform it regularly.

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confidence: 85%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Seriousness had minimum score of (10) and maximum score of (30). Benefit had minimum score of (9) and maximum score of (27). Barriers had minimum score of (9) and maximum score of (27).…”

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confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Effect of educational guidelines based on health belief model regarding testicular cancer knowledge, practice and beliefs among male nursing students

Mezayen

El-Hay

2019

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Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice regarding Testicular Cancer and Testicular Self‐Examination among Male Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degree in Bharatpur Metropolitan City, Chitwan, Nepal

Dhakal¹,

Paudel²,

Paudel

2021

BioMed Research International

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Background. Testicular cancer is a malignant tumor of the testicles, the male reproductive organs that produce sperm and testosterone. It is one of the most common cancers in young men. This form of cancer can be easily diagnosed by self-examination of testicles and is curable if detected early. Periodic self-examination must be performed for early detection. Due to lack of knowledge on testicular cancer and testicular self-examination techniques, patients can potentially miss early detection. This study is aimed at assessing the knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding testicular cancer and testicular self-examination among male college students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree. Methods. A web-based cross-sectional analytical study was adopted to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of testicular cancer and testicular self-examination among male college students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree and living in Bharatpur Metropolitan City in the Chitwan District of Nepal. The snowball sampling technique was employed to identify the eligible participants. Collected data were entered in SPSS version 22 and analyzed by using the Chi-square test, Pearson’s correlation, and binary logistic regression. Results. Out of 402 respondents, majority (56.7%) had poor knowledge regarding testicular cancer and testicular self-examination and only 11.4% had performed testicular self-examination. The majority (67.2%) of the respondents had shown an unfavorable attitude towards testicular cancer (TC) and testicular self-examination (TSE). There was a significant association between the level of knowledge and marital status 4.516 (1.962-10.397) and ethnicity 2.606 (1.443-4.709). Likewise, age 0.396 (0.191-0.821) and marital status 0.347 (0.156-0.775) have been significantly associated with testicular self-examination practice. Regarding favorable attitude, age 0.362 (0.186-0.706) and sources of information from mass media 2.346 (1.328-4.143) have been associated significantly. Conclusion. The study finding shows that the knowledge on testicular cancer and testicular self-examination was low. Due to lack of knowledge and trainings, the potential opportunities for early detection of testicular cancer are missed substantially. Periodic testicular self-examination is vital for early detection of testicular cancer. Hence, it is crucial to implement massive educational campaigns and trainings on testicular cancer and testicular self-examination techniques among young male groups.

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Awareness, Practice and Intention to Practice Testicular Self-Examination among Professional Working Males in Ghana

Amertil,

Amponsem-Boateng,

Ayitey

et al. 2024

JCT

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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Testicular Self-Examination among Male Undergraduate Students in a Tertiary Institution in Calabar, Cross River State Nigeria

Abstract: Testicular cancer (TC) is the most common cancer among young males. Morbidity and Mortality from TC is high in low income

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Effect of educational guidelines based on health belief model regarding testicular cancer knowledge, practice and beliefs among male nursing students

Effect of educational guidelines based on health belief model regarding testicular cancer knowledge, practice and beliefs among male nursing students

Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice regarding Testicular Cancer and Testicular Self‐Examination among Male Students Pursuing Bachelor’s Degree in Bharatpur Metropolitan City, Chitwan, Nepal

Awareness, Practice and Intention to Practice Testicular Self-Examination among Professional Working Males in Ghana

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