The Socio-Demographic Characteristics of Patients Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer Treated in South Africa's Only Rural Central Hospital in 2020: A Cross-Sectional Study Protocol.

ABSTRACT: Background: Prostate cancer remains a significant public health burden globally, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where rising incidence rates are compounded by limited screening, late-stage diagnosis and disparities in healthcare access. In South Africa, the Eastern Cape Province reports high prostate cancer prevalence, with many patients presenting at advanced stages. Understanding the epidemiological profile of affected individuals is critical for developing targeted health strategies. Objectives: This sub-study aims to describe the epidemiological characteristics of patients diagnosed with prostate cancer, using secondary data from Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital (NMAH), focusing on patients seen between March 2020 and November 2021. Methods: A quantitative cro

SUBMITTER: Ntlongweni X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12841281 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature