Authors: Matthew O A Benedict, Wilhelm J Steinberg, Frederik M Claassen, Nathaniel Mofolo, Cornel Van Rooyen
The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practice (KAP) regarding prostate cancer screening among primary health care (PHC) providers in the Free State of South Africa. To gather relevant information, a cross-sectional analytical survey was conducted with participating nurses, CHWs, medical doctors, and clinical associates. Results uncovered that most participants had poor knowledge (64.8%), neutral attitudes (58.6%), and poor practice (40.0%) regarding prostate cancer screening. In addition, female PHC providers, lower cadre nurses, and CHWs had lower mean knowledge scores. These findings emphasize a need for improvements to be made to teaching and learning strategies regarding prostate cancer screening for PHC providers, CHWs, medical doctors, and clinical associates.
Link: Knowledge, attitude and practice on screening and early diagnosis of prostate cancer of primary health care providers in the Free State
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Resource Topic: CHW, KAP, Primary healthcare providers, Prostate cancer screening
Resource Type: Research
Year: 2023
Region: Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA)
Country: South Africa
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