Table 3.
Individual questions on prostate cancer answered correctly by participants who had heard of prostate cancer
| Questions | Correct answers provided | |
|---|---|---|
| n | % | |
| Where is the prostate located? | 140 | 88.6 |
| What causes prostate cancer? | ||
| Family inheritance | 51 | 32.3 |
| Diet | 22 | 13.9 |
| Both correct and no incorrect options chosen | 10 | 6.3 |
| What are the risk factors? | 91 | 57.6 |
| How can prostate cancer be prevented? | ||
| Exposure to sunlight | 11 | 7.0 |
| Certain vitamins | 47 | 29.8 |
| Both correct and no incorrect options chosen | 1 | 0.6 |
| How can prostate cancer spread? | 116 | 73.4 |
| What are the signs and symptoms of prostate cancer | ||
| Blood in urine | 46 | 29.1 |
| Difficulty passing urine | 85 | 53.8 |
| Weight loss | 33 | 20.9 |
| All three correct and no incorrect options chosen | 18 | 11.4 |
| Can prostate cancer be cured? | 123 | 77.9 |
| Does it affect both men and women? | 92 | 58.2 |
| At what age should screening for prostate cancer commence? | 39 | 24.7 |
| Where can screening services be provided? | 129 | 81.7 |
(n = 158).