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The Instruments used to Assess Health Literacy of Prostate Cancer in Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Population: A Scoping Review

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  • Vahid Mehrnoush

    (Urology Department, Northern Ontario School of Medicine University, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada)

  • Ali Hosseinzadeh

    (Urology Department, Northern Ontario School of Medicine University, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada)

  • Waleed Shabana

    (Urology Department, Northern Ontario School of Medicine University, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada)

  • Walid Shahrour

    (Urology Department, Northern Ontario School of Medicine University, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada)

  • Fatemeh Darsareh

    (Fertility and Infertility Research Centre, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran)

  • Dhruv Lalkiya

    (Research Coordinator, Urology Department, Northern Ontario School of Medicine University, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada)

Abstract

Introduction: Prostate cancer is a major global public health concern, particularly in Canada where it is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men. The economic burden associated with treating prostate cancer is substantial, and patients often experience complex and ongoing care, resulting in decreased quality of life. Indigenous populations face even greater challenges in accessing healthcare services and resources, leading to delayed diagnosis and treatment. Health literacy, the ability to understand and utilize health information, is a major predictor in quality of care and patient outcome. Despite the significance of health literacy and prostate cancer, the tools used to assess it have not been thoroughly assessed. Moreover, health literacy in indigenous populations with prostate cancer is particularly an understudied field.

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  • Vahid Mehrnoush & Ali Hosseinzadeh & Waleed Shabana & Walid Shahrour & Fatemeh Darsareh & Dhruv Lalkiya, 2025. "The Instruments used to Assess Health Literacy of Prostate Cancer in Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Population: A Scoping Review," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(3s), pages 5294-5302, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:i:3s:p:5294-5302
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