The awareness and practice of testicular self-examination among male undergraduates in Nigeria: a descriptive cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Testicular cancer is a relatively rare form of cancer but curable. In Nigeria, late presentation hinders treatment due to limited resources for diagnosis and treatment. Testicular self-examination enables men to identify the presence of lumps and any abnormality in their testes. This can facilitate early detection and presentation at hospitals. The purpose of this study was to examine the awareness and practice of testicular self-examination by students at a College of Health Sciences in a Nigerian university.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted. The target population were second-sixth year students in the College of Health Sciences. The respondents were conveniently selected to complete a 38-item, self-administered questionnaire. The paper-based questio

SUBMITTER: Ibitoye BM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9233382 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature