Men's knowledge and responsiveness to early prostate cancer screening in GP practice
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Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte
Rīga Stradiņš University
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Pētījuma būtība: Prostatas vēzis (PV) ir 2. izplatītākais vēzis, bet 4. izplatītākais vēzis saistīts ar ļaundabīgu audzēju vīriešu vidū. Lai gan agrīna skrīnings uzlabo rezultātus, vīriešu zināšanas un atsaucība skrīningam joprojām ir nepietiekama.
Mērķis: Pētījumā novērtētas vīriešu zināšanas un atsaucība pret agrīnu PV skrīningu ģimenes ārstu (GĀ) birojā Austrijā.
Metodoloģija: Izmantojot ērtu paraugu ņemšanu, vīriešiem, kuri apmeklēja savu GĀ primārās veselības aprūpes centrā Haslahā, Austrijā, no 2024. gada maija līdz augustam tika izplatīta anketa. Aptauja aptvēra demogrāfiju, informācijas avotus, attieksmi un skrīninga vēsturi. Dati tika analizēti ar Excel un SPSS, kuru statistiskā nozīme bija 95%.
Rezultāti: No 82 respondentiem (80 derīgi) vecumā no 25 līdz 65 gadiem tikai 16,25% proaktīvi meklēja informāciju, lai gan 92,3% to uzskatīja par noderīgu, kad tai piekļuva. Kopumā vīrieši vecumā virs 55 gadiem ir apmierināti ar viņu GĀ sniegto informāciju un jūtas komfortabli vai neiebilst pret sarunu ar viņiem. Medicīnas darbinieki un tradicionālie mediji ir viņu primārie avoti. Turpretī vīrieši vecumā līdz 35 gadiem rāda pretējo, jūtoties mazāk apmierināti un vairāk diskomfortabli. Informācijas iegūšanai viņi mēdz izmantot sociālos medijus un tiešsaistes platformas. Neraugoties uz šīm nepilnībām, 86,25% vīriešu izrādīja vēlmi turpmāk iziet PV skrīningu.
Secinājums: Pētījumā uzsvērtas zināšanu nepilnības par agrīno PV skrīningu, īpaši vīriešiem līdz 35 gadu vecumam. Lai uzlabotu viņu zināšanas un atsaucību, ir jāpievēršas šai vecuma grupai, izmantojot agrīno izglītību, darbseminārus un digitālās kampaņas. To risinot, nākotnē var panākt labāku atbilstību un labākus rezultātus veselības jomā.
Abstract Background: Prostate Cancer (PC) is the 2nd most common cancer, and the 4th most common cancer associated malignancy among men globally. Although early screening improves outcomes, men’s knowledge and responsiveness to screening remains improvable. Objective: The study assesses men’s knowledge and responsiveness towards early PC screening in general practitioners (GP) office in Austria. Methodology: Using convenience sampling a questionnaire was distributed to men visiting their GP at a primary health care center in Haslach, Austria from May until August 2024. The survey covered demographics, information sources, attitudes and screening history. Data were analyzed with Excel and SPSS with statistical significance at 95%. Results: Of 82 respondents (80 valid) between the ages below 25 to above 65 years, only 16,25 % searched information proactively, though 92,3% found it useful when accessed. Overall, men above 55 years of age are more satisfied with the information provided at their GP and are comfortable or don’t mind talking to them. Medical staff and traditional media are their primary sources. In contrast, men below 35 years of age show the opposite, feeling less satisfied and more discomfort. They tend to use social media and online platforms to gain information. Despite these gaps, 86,25% of men showed willingness to undergo future PC screening. Conclusion: The study highlights the knowledge gaps on early PC screening especially in men below 35 years of age. Targeting this age group through early education, workshops and digital campaigns are needed to improve their knowledge and responsiveness. Addressing this can lead to better compliance and improved health outcomes in the future.
Abstract Background: Prostate Cancer (PC) is the 2nd most common cancer, and the 4th most common cancer associated malignancy among men globally. Although early screening improves outcomes, men’s knowledge and responsiveness to screening remains improvable. Objective: The study assesses men’s knowledge and responsiveness towards early PC screening in general practitioners (GP) office in Austria. Methodology: Using convenience sampling a questionnaire was distributed to men visiting their GP at a primary health care center in Haslach, Austria from May until August 2024. The survey covered demographics, information sources, attitudes and screening history. Data were analyzed with Excel and SPSS with statistical significance at 95%. Results: Of 82 respondents (80 valid) between the ages below 25 to above 65 years, only 16,25 % searched information proactively, though 92,3% found it useful when accessed. Overall, men above 55 years of age are more satisfied with the information provided at their GP and are comfortable or don’t mind talking to them. Medical staff and traditional media are their primary sources. In contrast, men below 35 years of age show the opposite, feeling less satisfied and more discomfort. They tend to use social media and online platforms to gain information. Despite these gaps, 86,25% of men showed willingness to undergo future PC screening. Conclusion: The study highlights the knowledge gaps on early PC screening especially in men below 35 years of age. Targeting this age group through early education, workshops and digital campaigns are needed to improve their knowledge and responsiveness. Addressing this can lead to better compliance and improved health outcomes in the future.
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Medicīna
Medicine
Veselības aprūpe
Health Care
Medicine
Veselības aprūpe
Health Care
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Prostatas vēža skrīnings; Vīriešu zināšanas un atsaucība; Agrīna skrīnings; Datoru skrīnings; PSA paraugu ņemšana; Zināšanu nepilnības; Digitālais taisnās zarnas eksāmens, Prostate Cancer Screening; Men’s knowledge and responsiveness; Early screening; PC screening; PSA sampling; Knowledge gaps; Digital rectal exam;