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ArticleScientific reports2024

Knowledge, attitude, and practices concerning prostate cancer and its prevention in the Lebanese population.

Morad Salah, Youssef Zaitoun, Battoul Fakhry, Mohamad Karayni, Ali Mokashar, Charbel Chahine, Chrystelle Chemaly, Mohamad Moussa, Mirna N Chahine

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  5. Assessment of prostate cancer awareness and screening knowledge among men in Najran, Saudi Arabia: a cross-sectional study.Saudi pharmaceutical journal : SPJ : the official publication of the Saudi Pharmaceutical Society · 2025
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Morad SalahFaculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Hadath, Lebanon.ORCID 0009-0002-9047-4156
Youssef Zaitoun *Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Hadath, Lebanon.
Battoul Fakhry *Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Hadath, Lebanon.ORCID 0000-0002-4600-1573
Mohamad Karayni *Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Hadath, Lebanon.
Ali Mokashar *Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Hadath, Lebanon.
Charbel Chahine *Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Hadath, Lebanon.
Chrystelle Chemaly *Faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Hadath, Lebanon.
Mohamad MoussaFaculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Hadath, Lebanon.
Mirna N ChahineFaculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanese University, Hadath, Lebanon. mirnachahine01@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0002-6342-413X

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Prostate cancer (PC) is a frequent neoplasm among men. This study aimed to determine the awareness level of Lebanese men on PC in terms of knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP). This was a cross-sectional online based survey, conducted on Lebanese men between April and December 2021. We collected data regarding socio-demographic characteristics, habits, and patient/family history of PC, and assessed the level of knowledge (27 items), attitudes (6 items) toward PC, and the level of practice related to the prostate exam and PSA test. We evaluated 844 responses. Only 4.6% of our participants demonstrated an adequate Knowledge level about PC. A greater score was achieved with participants of higher educational levels (p < 0.001) and those who had previously heard about PC (p = 0.002). Around 40% of responders displayed an adequate attitude toward PC. Higher educational level (p < 0.001), being informed by the physician and/or urologist about the PSA test (p < 0.001), having previously heard about PC (p = 0.001), being advised to be screened for PC (p = 0.006), and being employed (p = 0.007), improved attitude level toward PC. As for practice, PSA testing and prostate exam performance significantly increased with age, monthly income, being employed, history of prostate problems, being informed by a physician and/or urologist about the advantages and disadvantages of having the PSA test, and attitude towards PC. With unsatisfactory KAP levels toward PC, tailored awareness campaigns according to the identified predictors of PC KAP are needed in Lebanese men to prevent and alleviate their disease progression.

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Health Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeProstatic NeoplasmsAdultAgedCross-Sectional StudiesEarly Detection of CancerHumansLebanonMaleMiddle AgedProstate-Specific AntigenSurveys and QuestionnairesProstate-Specific AntigenAttitudeKnowledgeLebanonPracticeProstate cancer

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PMCPMC11574203

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