Table 2.
Respondents knowledge of prostate cancer screening
| Respondent is: | Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Aware that prostate cancer is preventable | 265 | 77.0 |
| Aware that prostate cancer is treatable if detected early | 234 | 68.0 |
| Awareness of screening methods | ||
| Collection of blood sample (PSA test) | 177 | 51.5 |
| The doctor inserting a gloved, lubricated finger in my anus (DRE exam) | 60 | 17.4 |
| Don’t know | 110 | 32.0 |
| Awareness of indications for screening | ||
| Positive family history | 85 | 24.7 |
| Older age (40 years and above) | 160 | 46.5 |
| Don’t know | 110 | 32.0 |
| Primary sources of information about early detection (n=168) | ||
| Newspaper | 43 | 25.6 |
| TV | 44 | 26.1 |
| Doctor | 29 | 17.3 |
| Family/Friend | 26 | 15.5 |
| Internet | 10 | 6.0 |
| Other | 16 | 9.5 |
DRE = Digital Rectal Examination. PSA = Prostate Specific Antigen