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Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Towards Prostate Cancer Screening Amongst Men Aged 40-60 Years in The Buea Health District: A Cross-Sectional Study

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  • Ngende Rosine

    (Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Buea, Buea)

  • Divine Enoru Eyongeta

    (Department of Surgery and Specialities, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Buea, Buea)

  • Cyril Kamadjou

    (Saint Cyr Endoscopy Urology Centre, Bonapriso, Douala, Douala)

  • Ghislain Dema

    (Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Buea, Buea)

  • Ngwa Fred Ngunjoh

    (Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Buea, Buea)

  • Asu Carine Ndum

    (Department of Public Health and Administration, Faculty of Health Sciences, Buea, Biaka University Institute of Buea)

  • Tendongfor Nicholas

    (Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Buea, Buea)

Abstract

Background: Prostate cancer is a significant global health burden, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where late diagnosis is common. It is the second most diagnosed cancer among men and contributes substantially to cancer-related deaths. In Cameroon, prostate cancer is the second most deadly cancer among men, highlighting the need for improved awareness and screening practices. Objective: The objective of the study was to assess knowledge, attitudes and practices towards prostate cancer screening among men aged 40-60 years in the Buea Health District. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Buea Health District, Cameroon, from February 2024 to May 2024. A multi-stage sampling method was used to recruit 314 men aged 40-60 years. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS version 26.0. Results: The study revealed that 62.74% of participants had poor knowledge on prostate cancer, while 50.32% exhibited positive attitudes towards screening. However, only 3.18% reported good practices regarding screening. Participants from Molyko were 4.637 times more likely to have poor knowledge (AOR = 4.637; CI: 0.79-6.28; p

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  • Ngende Rosine & Divine Enoru Eyongeta & Cyril Kamadjou & Ghislain Dema & Ngwa Fred Ngunjoh & Asu Carine Ndum & Tendongfor Nicholas, 2025. "Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Towards Prostate Cancer Screening Amongst Men Aged 40-60 Years in The Buea Health District: A Cross-Sectional Study," International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation (IJRSI), vol. 12(8), pages 597-613, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjc:journl:v:12:y:2025:i:8:p:597-613
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