ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2026
Strategies to Reduce the Burden of Prostate Cancer and Their Acceptability in Africa: A Scoping Review Protocol.
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BACKGROUND/
objectivesProstate cancer is a major public health concern and a leading cause of cancer-related morbidity and mortality among men worldwide, with disproportionately high mortality rates in sub-Saharan Africa. Late diagnosis, limited access to screening services, low health-seeking behaviour, and sociocultural barriers contribute to poor outcomes, particularly in rural settings. However, evidence on effective and context-appropriate strategies for prostate cancer prevention and early detection in African countries remains fragmented.
objectiveThis scoping review protocol aims to map and synthesize existing evidence on strategies implemented to reduce the burden of prostate cancer in Africa, with a focus on prevention, screening, community engagement approaches, and their acceptability.
methodsThis scoping review protocol will be conducted in accordance with established methodological frameworks and reported following the PRISMA-ScR guidelines. A comprehensive search will be undertaken in PubMed (MEDLINE), EBSCOhost, ScienceDirect, CINAHL, and ProQuest. Studies conducted in African countries and published in English, French, or Portuguese will be included. Study selection and data extraction will be managed using Covidence, and findings will be summarized descriptively and thematically. EXPECTED
resultsThis review is expected to identify and categorize existing prostate cancer prevention and early detection strategies implemented across African settings. Gaps in evidence, differences in implementation, and reported levels of acceptability among men are anticipated to be highlighted.
conclusionsThe completed scoping review is expected to provide a comprehensive overview of prostate cancer prevention and early detection strategies implemented in Africa and to identify gaps in evidence. The evidence will inform the development of culturally responsive and context-specific interventions, with particular relevance for rural South African settings. This manuscript presents a protocol for a scoping review; no review findings are reported.
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