Table 8.
Prostate Cancer Knowledge and Attitudes among Chamorro Men (N=117)
| Variables | N (%) |
|---|---|
| Old age increases prostate cancer risk | 121 |
| Agree | 87 (79.0) |
| Disagree | 17 (14.5) |
| Don’t know | 17 (14.5) |
| Diet high in fat increases risk of prostate cancer | 117 |
| Agree | 72 (61.6) |
| Disagree | 25 (21.4) |
| Don’t know | 20 (17.1) |
| Smoking increases risk of prostate cancer | 117 |
| Agree | 66 (56.9) |
| Disagree | 32 (27.6) |
| Don’t know | 19 (15.5) |
| Having a blood relative with prostate cancer increases the risk of prostate cancer | 117 |
| Agree | 55 (47.0) |
| Disagree | 40 (34.2) |
| Don’t know | 22 (18.8) |
| Having multiple sex partners increases risk of prostate cancer | 117 |
| Agree | 28 (24.0) |
| Disagree | 60 (51.3) |
| Don’t know | 29 (24.8) |
| How much would prostate cancer affect marriage | 111 |
| A lot | 24 (20.5) |
| Somewhat | 25 (21.4) |
| Very little | 26 (22.2) |
| Don’t know | 36 (30.8) |
| How much would prostate cancer affect sexual relationship | 109 |
| A lot | 29 (24.8) |
| Somewhat | 23(19.7) |
| Very little | 17(14.5) |
| Don’t know | 40(34.2) |
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The total numbers reflect the number of respondents who answered the question regarding each variable. Not all respondents answered each question. Percentages may not total up to 100 due to rounding errors.