Assessing the efficiency of methods to teach adolescents about testicular cancer and testicular self-examination.

ABSTRACT:

Background/aim

Due to the increasing incidence of testicular cancer (TC), early testicular self-examination (TSE) in adolescent males is crucial for early detection and treatment. However, it is uncertain which method is best for teaching about TC and TSE in this age group. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of formal (face to face with model) and informal (video presentation) approaches in male adolescents about TC and TSE.

Material and methods

This intervention study was conducted in 2 high schools, and included a study group (n = 142) and a control group (n = 102). In the study group, a video was shown to one subgroup of male students (n = 60) about testicular anatomy, cancer, and self-examination, while another subgroup (n = 82) received in-person training on t

SUBMITTER: Gul Guven A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12779074 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature