The Study of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Prostate Cancer Prevention and Its Relationship With Socio-demographic Characteristics Among Men at Ppr Lembah Subang 1, Selangor, Malaysia

ABSTRACT

@#Introduction: Prostate cancer is one of the most common causes of cancer deaths among men worldwide. In Malaysia however, it is the fifth leading cause of cancer among men. The increases of prostate cancer among men in Malaysia due to its close association with lack of awareness, poor knowledge and attitude. Therefore, this study is to obtain information on the prostate in terms of the level of awareness, perception, and the practice of prevention of prostate cancer among Malaysians, particularly residents of PPR Lembah Subang 1. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was collected among 200 respondents aged 18 years and above in PPR Lembah Subang 1 consisting of 37 questions comprised of socio-demographic data, source of information, risk factors, knowledge on prostate cancers, attitude on prostate cancer and practice of prevention. Likert scale scoring system used in this research. Results: Men in PPR Lembah Subang 1, show a significant association between knowledge on prostate cancer with age group, level of education, and family history showing (p value <0.001), (p value 0.01), (p value 0.03), respectively. There is an association between attitude towards prostate cancer and age group and income level both with (p value <0.001). The findings showed a significant association between the practice of prevention towards prostate cancer with level income and education showing (p value <0.001) and (p value 0.01) respectively. Conclusion: In PPR Lembah Subang, knowledge, attitude , and practice of prevention of Prostate Cancer found to be associated with socio-demographic risk factors.