ArticleScandinavian journal of primary health care2018
Urological symptoms among 23,240 men in the general danish population - concerns about symptoms, their persistence and influence on primary care contacts.
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- Lower urinary tract symptoms in men: the TRIUMPH cluster RCT.Health technology assessment (Winchester, England) · 2024Trial
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- Managing lower urinary tract symptoms in primary care: qualitative study of GPs' and patients' experiences.The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners · 2021Article
- Impact of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and/or Prostatitis on the Risk of Prostate Cancer in Korean Patients.The world journal of men's health · 2021Article
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- A Nordic initiative for a more personal and accurate diagnostic pathway for prostate cancer.Scandinavian journal of primary health care · 2020Article
- Challenges in early diagnosis of cancer: the fast track.Scandinavian journal of primary health care · 2020Article
- Healthcare-seeking with bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms among men in the Danish population: the impact of lifestyle and socioeconomic status.Scandinavian journal of primary health care · 2019Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo analyse possible associations between men's likelihood of contacting a general practitioner (GP) for urological symptoms and the persistence of the symptoms, the influence on daily activities and the level of concern about the symptoms.
designWeb-based nationwide cross-sectional questionnaire study.
settingThe general population in Denmark. SUBJECTS: 48,910 randomly selected men aged 20+ years.
main outcome measuresUrological symptom prevalence and odds ratios for GP contact with urological symptoms in regard to concern for the symptom, influence on daily activities and the persistence of the symptom.
resultsSome 23,240 men responded to the questionnaire, yielding a response rate of 49.8%. The prevalence of at least one urological symptom was 59.9%. Among men experiencing at least one urological symptom almost one-fourth reported contact to general practice regarding the symptom. Approximately half of the symptoms reported to be extremely concerning were discussed with a GP.
conclusionIncreased symptom concern, influence on daily activities and long-term persistence increased the likelihood of contacting a GP with urological symptoms. This research points out that guidelines for PSA testing might be challenged by the high prevalence of urological symptoms. Key points The decision process of whether to contact the general practitioner (GP) is influenced by different factors, but contradictory results has been found in triggers and barriers for help-seeking with urological symptoms. • Increased symptom concern, influence on daily activities and long-term persistence consistently increased the likelihood of contacting a general practitioner with urological symptoms in men. • Only 50% of the symptoms reported to be extremely concerning were however discussed with the GP. • Guidelines for PSA testing might be challenged by the high prevalence of urological symptoms.
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