AWARENESS AND ACCEPTANCE OF PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING AMONG MALE STAFFS OF BENSON IDAHOSA UNIVERSITY, BENIN CITY, EDO STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

Prostate cancer stands as the most frequently diagnosed cancer in men, excluding skin cancers. Prostate cancer, also known as adenocarcinoma of the prostate, is a malignancy of the prostate gland, a small fibromuscular accessory gland of the male reproductive system. The study aimed to assess the awareness and acceptance of prostate cancer screening among male staffs of Benson Idahosa University, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. A descriptive research design was used in this study and cluster sampling technique was used to recruit 80 respondents. A self-structured questionnaire was used as instrument of data collection. The responses were analysed with descriptive statistics using SPSS Version 25 and the hypothesis stated was tested using chi square. The results showed that majority 48(60.0%) are between the ages of 41-50, 47(64.5%) of the respondents have high level of awareness and 33(35.5%) have low level of awareness, 42(52.5%) have high level of acceptance and 38(47.5%) have low level of acceptance of prostate cancer screening. The misconceptions or gaps in knowledge are; high Prostate specific antigen test result means prostate cancer 56(70.0%), Only older men need to be considered 67(83.8%), to prevent prostate cancer 20(25.0%), invasive and risky 41(51.3%), only for those exhibiting symptoms 47(58.8%), only one type is available 60(75.0%), a sexually transmitted disease 18(22.5%), Family history is not a risk factor 20(25.o%). The factors are; early detection 62(77.5%), discomfort or side effects 36(44.0%), benefits and risks 50(62.5%), health threat 44(55.0%), cost 66(82.t%), anxiety 40(50.0%), family history 55(68.8%), early detection 48(60.0%), benefits outweigh the risks 51(63.7%), overdiagnosis and unnecessary treatments 42(52.5%). Strategies put in place are:providing free and subsidized prostate cancer screening 68(85.0%), organizing religious health education awareness campaigns 58(72.5%), organizing religious and community leaders 44(55.0%), offering prostate cancer screening during workplace health checks 58(72.5%), training health care workers to effectively counsel men 44(55.0%), using social media and mass media 41(51.3%), addressing cultural belief and misconception 40(50.0%), ensuring confidentiality and respectful treatment 54(67.5%). In conclusion, most of the respondents have high level of awareness and acceptance of prostrate cancer screening. Therefore, should provide comprehensive counseling and support to address concerns about the discomfort and potential side effects of prostate cancer screening. Keywords: Awareness, Acceptance, Prostrate cancer, Prostrate cancer screening

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