Awareness and uptake of prostate cancer screening among male civil servants in Lagos State Unversity Teaching Hospital, Ikeja, Lagos Department: Nursing Science By: iamjahmeyou Project ID: 9106 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦5000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThis study investigates the awareness and uptake of prostate cancer screening among male civil servants in Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja. The primary objectives were to assess awareness levels, determine screening uptake rates, and identify factors influencing these behaviors. Prostate cancer remains a significant public health concern globally, and early screening is essential for timely diagnosis and treatment. A descriptive cross-sectional methodology was employed, involving 140 male civil servants at LASUTH. Data collection was conducted through structured questionnaires, and results were analyzed using frequencies, percentages, and Chi-square tests for hypothesis testing. The results indicate a high level of awareness, with 87.9% of respondents acknowledging prostate cancer's preventability and 90.7% recognizing the need for men above 40 years to undergo screening. However, only 55.7% had been screened, and 52.1% had undergone digital rectal examinations. Factors hindering screening uptake included lack of time (86.4%), high screening costs (81.4%), and fear of the procedure (73.6%). Additionally, 80.7% of respondents cited lack of awareness, while 65.7% identified inaccessibility of screening centers as barriers. Hypothesis testing revealed no significant relationship between socio-demographic variables and screening uptake (p> 0.05). In conclusion, while awareness of prostate cancer screening is relatively high among male civil servants in LASUTH, the uptake rate remains suboptimal due to various barriers. It is recommended that health authorities implement targeted awareness campaigns, subsidize screening costs, and improve accessibility to screening facilities. Future research should explore interventions to address these barriers and promote early detection practices among at-risk populations...Preview Download Preview +Other Nursing Science project topics and materials you might be interested in»Factors contributing to ineffective utilization of immunization programme among mothers in Ekwerazu town Ahiazu Mbaise local government area Imo state»Knowledge and practice of quality assurance among nurses working in accident and emergency unit of University of Ilorin teaching hospital, Kwara state»Awareness of female genital mutilation and its implication to reproductive health among mothers in Amaifeke in Orlu local government, Imo state»Factors that influence the patronage of traditional birth attendants in Umuowa community Orlu Lga, Imo State»Accessibility and use of information communication technology (ICT) in the enhancement of nursing education among nursing students in Madonna University Teaching Hospital (MUTH)»Attitude of nurses towards research among accident and emergency nurses of University of Ilorin teaching hospital»Awareness and practice of pressure sores prevention in the care of the elderly among nurses in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Incidence of protein energy malnutrition among children under five years in General Hospital, Yelwa Yauri, Kebbi state»Factors influencing the attitudes of women toward family planning in Rivers state»Assessment of nutritional pattern and practice among pregnant women in holy rosary hospital»Assessment of exclusive breastfeeding in the development of under-five children in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Burnout syndrome and use of therapeutic approaches among nursing students in Madonna University, Rivers state»Assessment of practices used in the prevention of Lassa fever infection among health workers in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Factors influencing high rate of abortion among women of childbearing age in Saki, Saki West Local Government Area, Oyo State»Awareness of determinants of sexual abuse and identification of supportive care among female nursing student of Madonna University