Table 3.
Young men's knowledge of testicular cancer signs and symptoms; data are shown as percentages of selected answers that agreed with statements regarding the common warning signs of TC.
| Symptoms of testicular cancer | HS (%) | MS (%) | p | Pre-clinical MS (%) | Clinical MS (%) | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palpable mass in the scrotum | 50.1 | 84.9 | < 0.001 | 87.0 | 82.3 | 0.099 |
| Induration, feeling of heaviness in the scrotum | 48.1 | 82.3 | < 0.001 | 80.9 | 84.1 | 0.294 |
| Scrotum enlargement | 37.9 | 66.7 | < 0.001 | 67.9 | 65.2 | 0.499 |
| Testicular pain, discomfort | 46.3 | 16.2 | < 0.001 | 19.8 | 11.6 | 0.003 |
HS, high school students; MS, medical students.
p value: two proportion Z-test - HS versus MS and pre-clinical MS versus clinical MS.